Why do English language learners struggle with reading? : distinguishing language acquisition from learning disabilities / Janette K. Klingner, John J. Hoover, Leonard M. Baca, editors.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-131) and index.

Distinguishing between language acquisition and learning disabilities among English language learners : background information / Michael J. Orosco ... [and others] -- Misconceptions about the second language acquisition process / Janette K. Klingner ... [and others] -- Response to intervention models and English language learners / Janette K. Klingner, Laura Méndez Barletta, and John J. Hoover -- Helping classroom reading teachers distinguish between language acquisition and learning disabilities / Janette K. Klingner and Diana Geisler -- Data-driven decision making in a multi-tiered model / John J. Hoover -- Considerations when assessing ELLs for special education / John J. Hoover and Laura Méndez Barletta -- Conclusion : putting the pieces together / Leonard M. Baca, Todd Fletcher, and John J. Hoover.