SERVING HISPANIC STUDENTS WITH LEARNING-DISABILITIES - RECOMMENDED POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Educators continue to have difficulty distinguishing learning disabili ties from second language differences among Hispanic students. This ar ticle identifies major issues in the identification, assessment, and p lacement of Hispanic students in programs for students with learning d isabilities, with a focus on limited English proficient Hispanic stude nts. The authors recommend policies and practices which can help safeg uard these students against inappropriate special education placement.