Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Students: Strategies for Teaching and Assessment

Elizabeth A. Grassi · Heidi Bulmahn Barker

Dec 2008 · SAGE Publications

About this ebook

Connects theory to practice while presenting foundational teaching and assessment practices for CLDE students

Practical in nature and designed with an eye toward universal design for learning, this text brings together foundational information from special education and ELL/bilingual fields to help teachers address the specific needs of culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional (CLDE) students.

Key Features

• Case studies from teachers, students, and parents describe the personal challenges of CLDE students
• Authentic student language examples illustrate the concepts described and make practical connections to the research discussed
• Activities for further understanding allow students to review key points and connects theory to classroom practice

• Password-protected instructor resources include PowerPoint lecture slides, sample syllabi, and Web resources.
• An open-access student study site provides online video clips of teachers in action, which exemplify different strategies and are accompanied by critical thinking questions from the authors. Students can also access additional case studies and relevant SAGE journal articles from the study site.

About the author

Elizabeth A. Grassi is Associate Professor of linguistically and culturally diverse education at Regis University. Prior to joining the Regis faculty, Elizabeth was a K-12 teacher and coordinator of ESL/language acquisition programs both in the United States and abroad.

Heidi Bulmahn Barker is Associate Professor of elementary and special education at Regis University. Prior to joining the Regis faculty, Heidi worked in both special and general education teaching positions.