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Peer reviewedOrtiz, Alba A.; Yates, James R. – Journal of Special Education Leadership, 2001
This article presents a framework to guide special education services for English language learners. Policies and procedures that can minimize disproportionate representation are suggested, as are recommendations for appropriate referral, assessment, and instructional practices. Multidisciplinary teams are discussed and placement options for…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Diversity (Student), Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textOrtiz, Alba A.; And Others – 1991
This handbook describes the Assessment and Intervention Model for the Bilingual Exceptional Student (AIM for the BESt), an instructional/intervention approach to the education of language minority students. The model aims to improve academic performance through use of shared literature and Graves writing workshops, reduce inappropriate referrals…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Ortiz, Alba A.; And Others – 1991
The Assessment and Intervention Model for the Bilingual Exceptional Student (AIM for the BESt) was designed as a comprehensive service delivery system to help school districts address the educational needs of language minority students. The model incorporates prereferral intervention, assessment, and intervention strategies. Implementation of the…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
