Supporting Multilingual Learners with Disabilities

Colorín Colorado offers a collection of resources to help educators identify and support multilingual learners with learning differences and learning disabilities.

The collection includes resources addressing special education and multilingual learners, identifying student needs, the referral process, and instruction and assessment.

The collection also includes videos featuring educators and other experts. I am honored to be among the contributors.

Colorín Colorado also includes a reprinted chapter on English Learners and disabilities from the first edition of Transforming Schools for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators, with resources addressing:

For an updated and expanded treatment of these topics, see the second edition, Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators.

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Debbie Zacarian

Dr. Debbie Zacarian is an internationally recognized leader in strengths-based education, specializing in inclusive systems, leadership, and policy that improve outcomes for multilingual learners and students experiencing adversity. With more than 30 years of experience as a district administrator, university professor, and leader of an educational service agency, she integrates research, policy, and practice to improve outcomes. Her background in clinical psychology and educational policy informs an approach grounded in how students and educators experience systems. As founder of Zacarian & Associates, she partners with schools, universities, and organizations worldwide to design and implement high-impact professional learning, strategic initiatives, and policy frameworks. Through keynotes, workshops, and consulting, she helps educators and leaders apply research to improve teaching, learning, and student outcomes. A best-selling author and widely respected thought leader, Dr. Zacarian equips educators and leaders with practical tools to build inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive, contribute, and succeed.

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