Dual Language Learners (DLL)
ELL Evaluation Resources
MDE’s English Learner Companion to Promoting Fair Evaluations. There are a several chapters that are very helpful when thinking about evaluation and assessment of multi-lingual learners. Please note that any mention of pre-referral interventions does not apply to the preschool population, as OSEP has been very clear that RTI/MTSS cannot delay the referral for a special education evaluation for a Pre-K child suspected of having a disability.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Tips for Assessing Bilingual Children As a Monolingual SLP
Dynamic Assessment
Multicultural Affairs and Resources (Note especially the Practice Resources and Practice Portal)
Leaders Project
Understanding Assessment: Applying Dynamic Assessment
Disability Evaluations Directory
MDE’s Q&A from Compliance and Assistance:
Q&A: Evaluation Due Process Requirements for English Learner Students
Determining Eligibility when Standard Scores Cannot be Reported
DLL Resources
- CECER DLL Brief on Early Care and Ed Quality Measures (.pdf)
- CECER DLL Brief on Evaluating Early Care and Ed Practices (.pdf)
- CECER DLL Brief on Factors Associated with Development of DLL (.pdf)
- CECER DLL Brief on Language and Literacy Development (.pdf)
- CECER DLL Brief on Social Emotional Development (.pdf)
- View the Jan. 2018 NCSI National Webinar
