Characteristics and Performance of Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities Who May Be English Learners

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Abstract

There is a dearth of research describing the population of students who have significant cognitive disabilities and are also English learners (ELs). This study seeks to expand what is known about this population by summarizing data for EL students who participated in Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments in 16 partner states during the 2016-2017 academic year. A portion of teacher responses to the First Contact survey of student characteristics and final performance level are described for EL students and the consortium as a whole. The final paper will include a comprehensive set of results to provide a richer picture of EL students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Authors

• Amy Clark, The University of Kansas

• Meagan Karvonen, The University of Kansas

• Sheila Wells-Moreaux, The University of Kansas

• Karen Erickson, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill