Identifying a Language Difference vs Disorder in English Learner Students with Courtney Seidel (3 Part Series)

Identifying a Language Difference vs Disorder in English Learner Students
(3 Part Series)
with Courtney Seidel 

A disproportionate amount of English Learners are referred for Speech and Language or other areas of Special Education because of a lack of English proficiency (difference) versus a true disability. This workshop will increase your confidence in knowing when and who to refer!
 This is not your average 'sit and get' session. In addition to learning best practices, attendees will reflect on and make a plan for a student in their district, get feedback from the presenter and suggestions from peers.

These presentations are chronological in order (pre-referral to evaluation) and build off of each other.
Team participation is highly encouraged and attendees must attend these sessions chronologically (i.e., Part 1 attendance is required for Part 2 and so on).

1) Identifying a Language Difference Versus Disorder in EL Students:
PART 1 Full day presentation objectives: (Attendees: SLPs, School Psychs, EL staff & coordinator, special education teachers, bilingual teachers, LEAs)

• Identify red flags for language disorders in the DLL population
• Complete a guided reflection based on an DLL student from your school/district
• Receive a “toolkit” to support documenting concerns prior to referral
• Increase collaboration between special education staff and EL staff during the evaluation process

2) Bilingual Evaluation for Monolingual Evaluators:
PART 2 Full day presentation objectives: (Attendees: SLPs, School Psychs, special education teachers who complete evaluations, diagnosticians, and others who participate frequently on evaluation teams)

• Review red flags and application of previous knowledge
• Understand their role in the “Interpreters & SLPs: Working Together” relationship
• Assess the readiness of their own “toolkit” for bilingual language evaluation
• Understand the important components in a bilingual language evaluation report.  

3) Culturally Responsive Evaluations - Putting It In Action:
PART 3 Full day presentation objectives: (Attendees: SLPs, School Psychs, special education teachers who complete evaluations, diagnosticians, and others who participate frequently on evaluation teams)

• Consider unique factors for your agency/district
• Discuss concerns and experiences unique to specific ages/grade levels
• Bring complex EL case studies for consultation and problem solving guidance
• Create systematic change in your team.

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Registration Fee: $150 for CESA 5 Title III Members or CESA 5 School Improvement Services Members
                             $250 for Non-Members

*Includes 3 workshop days, breakfast, and lunch.

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Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.