[NIFL-ESL:3888] ESL Students With Special Needs

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Date: Wed Jan 05 2000 - 00:06:03 EST


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In light of the recent discussion of ESL and special needs students, I was 
wondering about resources for ESL students who are special needs students. I 
am currently teaching an adult ESL that is moving towards inclusion. For one 
hour in each 3 hour class, the "typical" adult ESL students are joined by  
younger adults with special needs who are also ESL students. When I began this 
class I searched for materials and resources for ESL students with special 
needs, and found only a few things for young children. Does anybody know of 
anything for the adult population population?

The inclusion aspects of the course have been demanding, but quite rewarding. 
Anybody who would like to talk about inclusion in adult ESL (in the sense of 
typical and special needs ESL students working together, not as has been 
described in the most recent postings) feel free to contact me directly. I am 
thinking about setting up some sort of discussion group or listserv on this 
topic.

Erik Jacobson



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