Term
Spring 5-3-2016
Capstone
Thesis
Degree Name
MALED
Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair
Karen Moroz
Secondary Advisor/Reader One
Sarah Skahan
Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two
Robert Logan
Abstract
The research question addressed in this capstone was, How do educators decipher whether a student is experiencing the typical language acquisition process or if they have a learning disability? This capstone provides research from current educators’ knowledge around understanding and identifying potential learning disabilities in English language learners. In order to address the gaps in knowledge that were identified, professional development and scholarly articles were collected and presented to school administration to distribute and make recommendations around professional development opportunities for staff.
Research Methodology
Action Research, Survey
Keywords
At-risk Students, ESL/ ELLs, Special Education, Staff Development
Recommended Citation
Logan, Erin Elizabeth, "English Language Learners and Learning Disabilities" (2016). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4104.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4104