Part I

Background Knowledge

• Introduction
• Demographics
• Terminology
• Legal Provisions
• Scope Of Practice

APPENDIX A: ASHA Documents

Part II

Second Language Acquisition

• Introduction
• Challenges to Learning English
• Stages Of Second Language Acquisition
• Characteristics Of Second Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Acculturation
• Stages of Early Bilingual Learning

Part III

State-wide Tests and Student Specific Diagnostics

• Introduction

• Setting the Stage
• Statewide Achievement Testing and Statewide English Language Proficiency Testing
• Assessment of Preschool ELLs

• Culturally Responsive Practices
• Multifactored Evaluation For Suspected Disability
• Differential Diagnosis

• Roles and Guidelines

Part IV

Services and Interventions

• Introduction
• Culturally Responsive Practices
• Best Practice Strategies
• Programs
• Instructional Support/SLP Roles and Responsibilities
• Interventions
• Therapy

Additional Resources

General References and Resources Index

• Articles
  • How Long Does it Take English Learners to Attain Proficiency?, Hakuta, et al, 2000 PDF
  • What Teachers Need to Know About Language, Wong-Fillmore and Snow, 2000 PDF
  • Why is Yogurt Good for You? Because it has Live Cultures, Mahendra, et al, 2005 PDF
• ASHA Professional Development Products
• Internet Sites
• Myths and FAQS
  • Myths about Second Language Learning, ODE
  • Myths and Misconceptions about Second Language Learning: What Every Teacher Needs to Unlearn, McLaughlin, 1992
  • National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA) FAQs
• Glossary
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Acronyms
• Bibliography
  • Recommended Further Readings
  • Bilingualism