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ERIC Number: EJ1042117
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Nov
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1053-4512
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Students with Limited English Proficiency: Legal Considerations
Miller, Rhonda D.; Katsiyannis, Antonis
Intervention in School and Clinic, v50 n2 p121-124 Nov 2014
How to address the educational needs of students with limited English proficiency (LEP) is a particularly challenging and often controversial endeavor. Failure to address the needs of students with LEP often results in denial of meaningful educational opportunities and leads to disproportionate representation in special education programs. This article reviews relevant legislation and litigation regarding students with LEP and provides recommendations for improved practice. The case law reviewed addresses (a) equal opportunities for all students, regardless of native language, English language proficiency, or disabilities, (b) nondiscriminatory assessments, (c) assessments done in a timely fashion, and (d) parental involvement.
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Brown v Board of Education; Elementary and Secondary Education Act; Equal Educational Opportunities Act 1974; Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004; Keyes v Denver School District Number 1; Lau v Nichols
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