Special Education Referral, Evaluation, and Placement Practices for Preschool English Language Learners

From: Journal of Research in Childhood Education | Date: October 1, 2007| Author: Peisner-Feinberg, Ellen S; Roach-Scott, Marisa; Hardin, Belinda J | Copyright information

Abstract.

The number of English language learners (ELLs) in early childhood regular and special education services has increased dramatically in the past decade. A survey was conducted with 141 early childhood administrators and teachers to examine their beliefs and practices concerning the special education referral, evaluation, and placement process for preschool ELLs and their families. Survey questions were designed to gather information about: 1) how cultural and language differen...

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