Promoting Equity for Multilingual Learners with Disabilities

AvSara E. N. Kangas,Alfredo J. Artiles

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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This book examines the nature of equity for one of the most vulnerable populations of K–12 students—multilingual learners (MLs) with disabilities. Drawing from a rich array of research and experiences as a teacher educator and policy consultant, the author demonstrates how MLs with disabilities encounter inequities in predictable, repeated ways throughout their schooling. Kangas establishes how these patterned inequities pervade education systems, school policies, and processes, ultimately stifling the learning opportunities and educational rights of students with intersecting language learning and disability needs. Through concrete recommendations and helpful resources, the text empowers educators, researchers, and policymakers to detect and dismantle patterned inequities in their respective roles. This is an important guide for all stakeholders wishing to promote equitable learning and life opportunities for MLs with disabilities.Book Features:Examines contemporary research across a range of topics (e.g., service provision, individualized plans, reclassification, and policy).Offers a lens for understanding the challenges and solutions to supporting multilingual learners with disabilities.Focuses on equity and social justice in education systems, classrooms, and policies.Written to be accessible for a wide range of stakeholders, including K–12 administrators and teachers, researchers, and policymakers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-10-24
Mått:156 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt:318 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Disability, Culture, and Equity Series
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Teachers' College Press
ISBN:9780807786802

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Sara E. N. Kangas is an associate professor and director of the special education and ESL programs in the College of Education at Lehigh University.

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ContentsPreface xiPART I: EQUITY FOUNDATIONS1. Introduction 3Demographic Overview of MLs With Disabilities 4Inequities Experienced by MLs With Disabilities 6Audiences of the Book 7Structure and Features of the Book 7A Few Thoughts 102. Patterned Inequities 11Pattern One: Language-or-Disability Filter 11Pattern Two: Unitary Identity 14Pattern Three: Specialization Trap 16Patterned Inequities Up Close: Disproportionality and Special Education Evaluation 18Summary 24PART II: EQUITY IN SYSTEMS3. Organization of Services and Students 29The Organization of Services and Students: Key Research Findings 30Evidence of Patterns 33Responses to Patterned Inequities in the Organizing of Services and Students 41Summary 48Recommended Resources 484. Individualized Plans and Teams 50The Organization of Individualized Plans and Teams: Key Research Findings 51Evidence of Patterns 54Responses to Patterned Inequities in Individualized Plans and Teams 61Summary 68Recommended Resources 685. Teacher Education Programs and Professional Certifications 70The Organization of Teacher Education Programs and Certifications: Key Trends 72Evidence of Patterns 73Responses to Patterned Inequities in Teacher Education Programs and Certifications 77Summary 81PART III: EQUITY IN CLASSROOMS6. High Expectations 85High Expectations: Key Research Findings 87Evidence of Patterns 89Responses to Patterned Inequities in Teacher Expectations 92Summary 97Recommended Resources 977. Rigorous Instruction 99Rigorous Instruction: Key Research Findings 99Evidence of Patterns 104Responses to Patterned Inequities in Instruction 107Summary 117Recommended Resources 1178. Sound Data Interpretation and Use 119Sound Interpretation and Use of Data: Key Research Findings 120Evidence of Patterns 122Responses to Patterned Inequities in Data Use and Interpretation 125Summary 129PART IV: EQUITY IN POLICIES9. Academic Standard Policies 133Reclassification Policies: Key Research Findings 134Evidence of Patterns 137Responses to Patterned Inequities in Academic Standard Policies 143Summary 15010. State Policy Contexts 151SEAs: Key Research Findings 152Evidence of Patterns 153Responses to Patterned Inequities in SEAs 156Summary 165Recommended Resources 166PART V: CONCLUSION11. Pathways Forward 169Our Awareness 169Our Response 172Final Thoughts 181Notes 183References 185Index 211About the Author 225