Assessment and Intervention for English Language Learners: Translating Research

Description: Assessment and Intervention for English Language Learners by Susan Unruh, Nancy A. McKellar Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book presents evidence-based practices for appropriate assessment of and school-based services for young English language learners. It identifies and addresses the challenges of assessing and intervening with these students at the curricular, instructional, environmental, and individual levels, particularly the complexities of determining the presence or absence of learning disabilities. Case studies and comparisons with fluent English speakers illustrate the screening and evaluation process – including multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) and response to intervention (RTI) – and proactive intervention planning in core literacy and math domains. Together, these chapters model effective teaching practice, advocacy, and teamwork with parents and colleagues as well as policy development toward meeting the needs of this diverse student population.This invaluable guide:Examines challenges of data collection when working with English language learners.Traces the development of dual-language fluency and competence.Discusses language-acquisition issues affecting oral language assessment.Reviews commonly used assessment and intervention tools in use with English learners.Features specialized chapters relating to reading, writing, and mathematics competencies.Can be used regardless of first language spoken by students.Assessment and Intervention for English Language Learners is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and graduate students in diverse fields including school and clinical child psychology; assessment, testing, and evaluation; language education; special education; and educational psychology. Author Biography Susan Unruh, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of School Psychology at Wichita State University. She received her doctorate in School Psychology from the University of Kansas with a specialty in bilingual education. Dr. Unruh has more than 25 years of experience working with English language learners, first as a practitioner in public schools and then in her research at WSU. She has made numerous presentations in the area of bilingual assessment and education at regional, national, and international conferences and has published articles in various journals on the topic. Nancy McKellar, Ph.D., is Associate Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program at Wichita State University. She began her career as a special education teacher. She received her masters and doctorate in Psychology from Northern Illinois University, with emphases in school psychology as well as human learning and memory. Since 1984, Dr. McKellar has been a school psychology trainer at Wichita State University, where she developed and teaches the course in school-based interventions. Her research and professional presentations have focused on the needs and ways to help children at risk due to disabilities or circumstances. Details ISBN 3319526448 ISBN-13 9783319526447 Title Assessment and Intervention for English Language Learners Author Susan Unruh, Nancy A. McKellar Format Hardcover Year 2017 Pages 200 Edition 1st Publisher Springer International Publishing AG GE_Item_ID:137723958; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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