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Author
Plummer, Rebekah F.Keyword
Dyslexia - Bilingualism,English language learners - Learning Disability
Professional Development
Best classroom practices
Readers/Advisors
Raponi, JenniferDate Published
2022-08
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This capstone project aims to look at the learning disability known as dyslexia as it relates to the language learning student population; both English language learners and bilingual students. The research addresses a problem that is three-fold: the growing population of dyslexics and language learners worldwide, the large number of undiagnosed and/or unaddressed students with dyslexia and the lack of teacher training in regards to best teaching practices for these students. The solution to the problem is creating greater awareness of dyslexia, as well as providing more teacher training for helping theses students flourish. This capstone project concludes with a 3-hour professional development course designed for current bilingual and ELL teachers focused on dyslexia awareness and classroom practices. As a result of this research and the accompanying product, dyslexic language learners will receive the services and accommodations they truly need and will experience greater success in the academic setting.