A parent asks about her child, who reads fluently in her home language, Spanish, but is being referred for special education. Language and literacy expert Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan recommends that she ask the school if the testing is being done in English or in the home language. That’s important to know, because the areas of concern may be related to learning English rather than any underlying issue. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and advocate for your child!
See this question and answer in Spanish: ¿Mi hijo, que está aprendiendo inglés, necesita educación especial? (Colorín Colorado). https://www.colorincolorado.org/es/video/lectura-sos/educaci%C3%B3n-especial
This video is part of our special series, Reading SOS, where parents ask the experts their questions about reading and how to support their kids at home.