OVERVIEW

If your school struggles to meet the needs of students learning English with disabilities, you are not alone, and this session is for you. Massachusetts students who are dually identified as English Learners with a disability have had declining academic achievement outcomes. It is time to reimagine the traditional siloed approaches to supporting learners. Together, we will 1. examine legal, cultural, and linguistic factors to consider when educating students who are English learners with a disability; 2. begin co-designing interventions that support access to grade-level content and optimize language learning; 3. clarify what is additional and different at the intersection of language acquisition and disability. Participants will walk away with strategies, tools, and resources to share.

IN PERSON EVENT

Please contact Madeleine Sims at msims@masscharterschools.org by Monday November 4th if you have specific dietary needs.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require any accommodations due to a disability, please let us know what accommodations you need.

The Intersection of Language Acquisition and Disability