Multicultural Students with Special Language Needs

Using culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment and intervention strategies Learning about different cultures, their values, child-rearing practices, social interaction patterns, and pragmatic uses of language Distinguishing language difference from Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Structuring a culturally and linguistically appropriate learning environment for students with special needs Assessing language-learning behavior in instructional settings Working with families of students with language disorders and special learning needs Meeting the needs of the growing population of immigrant EL students who have experienced trauma in their homeland