Some Steps to Address the Issues in the Education of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Special Needs
Strong school based leadership
Careful selection of school personnel
Thorough special education and multicultural education pre-service and in-service training for school personnel
Address the cultural and linguistic needs of students
Prepare special education teachers to understand the learning characteristics of LEP students
Provide an academically enriched curriculum
High expectations for all students
Accountability for all students
Program continuity across all grades
Establish Teacher Assistance Teams in every school
Eliminate ineffective responses to failure