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McCollin, Michelle; O'Shea, Doris J.; McQuiston, Kathleen – Preventing School Failure, 2009
Secondary-level students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds who struggle with reading need strategies for aligning new information with their previous knowledge as well as for obtaining and retaining essential information from the text. Important components of all secondary literacy support must include instruction in…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, Secondary Education, Vocabulary Development
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Chitiyo, Morgan; Wheeler, John J. – Preventing School Failure, 2009
The reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 emphasized the use of positive behavioral interventions, supports, and services for students with disabilities who display challenging behaviors. Unfortunately, most teachers and schools still lack systems for identification, adoption, and sustained use of these…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Disabilities, Technical Assistance, Consultation Programs