Explain how students who are English Language Learners can be both over and underrepresented in special education. Present a question that can guide teachers in trying to prevent this situation.
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should indicate that over-representation occurs when English language learners are misidentified as having a learning disability because their poor academic achievement is caused by a lack of English proficiency. When educators mistakenly believe that students' poor academic achievement is due to lack of English proficiency when learning disability is the cause, underrepresentation results. It is a concern, in either case, as students do not receive appropriate services. The answer should include any of the questions, listed in the chart "Cultural and Linguistic Considerations: Identification of Students with Learning Disabilities," as means of guiding teachers in preventing the situation.
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