https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/els-with-disabilities ELs With Disabilities en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/how-can-school-districts-better-support-english-learners-with-disabilities Join this webinar to hear recent findings from the EdWeek Research Center and discover practical strategies for improvement. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/how-can-school-districts-better-support-english-learners-with-disabilities https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-can-better-support-older-english-learners/2026/09 Strategies exist to help students who carry the English-learner label beyond elementary school. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-can-better-support-older-english-learners/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-failing-english-learners-with-disabilities/2026/07 An EdWeek Research Center survey found gaps in trained staff for dually identified students. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:40:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-are-failing-english-learners-with-disabilities/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-how-this-district-teaches-bilingual-students-with-dyslexia/2025/12 Students with dyslexia receive instruction in Spanish or English, depending on their dominant spoken language. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:57:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-how-this-district-teaches-bilingual-students-with-dyslexia/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 Advocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:07:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/english-learners-with-disabilities-the-rules-schools-have-to-follow/2024/11 Schools can't force English learners with disabilities to choose between special ed. and language instruction—and other tips from OCR. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:00:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/english-learners-with-disabilities-the-rules-schools-have-to-follow/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/english-learners-with-disabilities-lack-consistent-state-support/2024/07 An analysis of state education agencies' resources on English learners with disabilities found room for improvement. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:59:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/english-learners-with-disabilities-lack-consistent-state-support/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-problem-schools-have-accurately-identifying-english-learners/2024/06 A U.S. Government Accountability Office report examines how states and districts are identifying English learners. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:58:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-problem-schools-have-accurately-identifying-english-learners/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-teachers-of-english-learners-with-disabilities-need-specialized-training/2024/06 An expert discusses what comprehensive training works best for teachers working with students who are English learners with disabilities. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:29:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-teachers-of-english-learners-with-disabilities-need-specialized-training/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/innovative-approaches-to-special-education Join this free virtual event to explore innovations in the evolving landscape of special education. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:00:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/innovative-approaches-to-special-education https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 From language barriers to bilingual education program lockouts, dual-identified students face unique challenges researchers say. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-unique-challenge-what-english-learners-with-disabilities-need/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-special-ed-and-english-learner-teachers-can-collaborate-a-guide/2023/10 School and district leaders share how they got two departments to more deeply collaborate to support their students. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:47:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-special-ed-and-english-learner-teachers-can-collaborate-a-guide/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-to-identify-and-serve-english-learners-with-disabilities/2023/09 When it comes to identifying and serving English learners with disabilities, there are various nuances at play. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:04:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-to-identify-and-serve-english-learners-with-disabilities/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/on-bilingualism-bias-and-immigration-our-top-english-learner-stories-of-2019/2019/12 Education Week's top English-language learner stories on 2019 explored who's teaching the nation's English-learners and the struggles those educators encounter on the job, how the Trump administration's immigration policies affected students and their families and examined why more schools in the United States are embracing bilingualism. Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:10:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/on-bilingualism-bias-and-immigration-our-top-english-learner-stories-of-2019/2019/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ways-to-better-serve-often-misunderstood-english-learners-with-disabilities/2019/07 Identifying and supporting students who are eligible for English-language acquisition and special education support can leave teachers feeling underprepared and overwhelmed. A new policy paper offers support. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 15:35:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ways-to-better-serve-often-misunderstood-english-learners-with-disabilities/2019/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/evaluating-english-learners-for-special-education-is-a-challenge-heres-help/2019/06 Two new resources aim to help educators determine whether English-learners' struggles in schools stem from learning disabilities. Experts say educators often struggle to identify these students and to steer them to the right services. Tue, 18 Jun 2019 18:00:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/evaluating-english-learners-for-special-education-is-a-challenge-heres-help/2019/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/itinerant-english-learners-pose-challenges-for-school-systems/2019/05 A new study that sought to examine learning conditions across the country for long-term English-learners found that 1 in 5 of the students are highly mobile, and may not have access to consistent language support as a result. Thu, 23 May 2019 20:57:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/itinerant-english-learners-pose-challenges-for-school-systems/2019/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-700-000-english-language-learners-have-a-disability-we-have-to-do-better-by-them/2018/08 By focusing on ELL students’ strengths and not their deficits, teachers can help their students thrive, writes one veteran teacher. Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:25:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-700-000-english-language-learners-have-a-disability-we-have-to-do-better-by-them/2018/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/dont-underestimate-shortchange-ells-with-disabilities-researcher-argues/2018/03 A researcher found that some educators though bilingualism was "too lofty a goal" for English-language learners with disabilities. Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:15:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/dont-underestimate-shortchange-ells-with-disabilities-researcher-argues/2018/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/minority-students-missing-out-on-speech-and-language-services-study-finds/2017/08 Black and Hispanic children are not receiving speech and language therapy at the same rate as similar white peers, which could set them up for academic problems later on, says new research. Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:29:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/minority-students-missing-out-on-speech-and-language-services-study-finds/2017/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/civil-rights-groups-take-new-mexico-to-court-in-fight-over-equitable-education/2017/06 Advocates argue that New Mexico's constitution requires the state to provide an adequate public school education for all school-age children. Two civil rights organizations will make their case in court in a trial that begins next week. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 20:37:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/civil-rights-groups-take-new-mexico-to-court-in-fight-over-equitable-education/2017/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-often-fail-to-educate-support-english-language-learners/2017/02 In a wide-ranging report on the state of education for ELLs, one theme is consistent: The nation's public schools must devote more resources and research to educating students who aren't native English speakers. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:00:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-often-fail-to-educate-support-english-language-learners/2017/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-will-essa-rules-change-education-for-english-language-learners/2016/08 Advocacy groups and researchers are taking a deeper look at what changes may be on the horizon for English-language learners and the people responsible for educating them. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:35:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-will-essa-rules-change-education-for-english-language-learners/2016/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/states-struggle-to-identify-support-ells-with-learning-disabilities/2016/06 States and schools often have trouble drawing distinctions between English-learner students who struggle with the language and those who have learning disabilities. Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:25:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/states-struggle-to-identify-support-ells-with-learning-disabilities/2016/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/feds-urge-broad-support-for-nations-youngest-bilingual-learners/2016/06 A new federal government policy statement aims to increase awareness about the challenges that young English-language learners face and proven strategies to address them. Thu, 02 Jun 2016 19:18:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/feds-urge-broad-support-for-nations-youngest-bilingual-learners/2016/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-look-at-how-the-brain-processes-language-patterns/2016/05 New research and applications may help young children with both normal hearing and deafness improve their literacy. Wed, 11 May 2016 20:07:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-look-at-how-the-brain-processes-language-patterns/2016/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/national-council-of-la-raza-honors-alexander-murray-for-work-on-essa/2016/03 The new federal K-12 law could do more to hold all schools accountable for the education of non-native English-speaking students, who are overwhelmingly Spanish-speaking Latinos. Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:05:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/national-council-of-la-raza-honors-alexander-murray-for-work-on-essa/2016/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/english-learners-are-assets-john-b-king-jr-tells-educators-in-bilingual-address/2016/03 In a videotaped address to National Association of Bilingual Education members, John B. King Jr. touted the potential benefits of the Every Student Succeeds Act for ELLs. Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:27:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/english-learners-are-assets-john-b-king-jr-tells-educators-in-bilingual-address/2016/03