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Linguistic and Cultural Considerations When Using Response to Intervention for English Learners. David Bautista Assistant Superintendent Oregon Department of Education Equity Unit. Introduction. Setting expected gains for English Learners Assessment Requirements
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Linguistic and Cultural Considerations When Using Response to Intervention for English Learners David Bautista Assistant Superintendent Oregon Department of Education Equity Unit
Introduction • Setting expected gains for English Learners • Assessment Requirements • Setting Expectations and Sensitivity to Growth • Instructional Programs and Practices • Language Proficiency Defined • Relationship in Language Proficiency and Academic Success
Implementation of RTI for ELs • Teacher Skill Set Requirements? • Universal Screening for ELs • Progress Monitoring for ELs • Tier 1 for ELs • Tier 2 for ELs • Tier 3 for ELs
The Role of Language and Culture Instruction • in the child’s native language • content-based in English • reciprocal, whereby students are active learners, interacting with peers • and interaction with monolingual English peers
The Role of Language and Culture Value • of students’ languages and cultures • of the school’s bilingual education program, as an integral part of the school