Who are ELLs with Disabilities?

An ELL with a disability is a student who is eligible for both Special Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD) services.

What can educators do to promote
optimal outcomes for ELLs with Disabilities?

Educators should consider a wide range of student characteristics beyond the labels applied to these students. They should begin by considering the nature of the student’s disability and the student’s second language learning needs.