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Reading Companions

Spring 1999:
Volume 1, Issue 1

McLaughlin, B. (1992). Myths and misconceptions about second language learning: What every teacher needs to unlearn. National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education, Educational Practice Report 5,1-11.

McLaughlin, B., Blanchard, A.G. and Osanai U. (1995). Assessing language development in bilingual preschool children. NCBE Program Information Guide Series, 22, 1-23 (From the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education)

Summer 1999:
Volume 1, Issue 2

Nuttall, E.V., De Leon, B., & Valle, M. (1990).  Best practices in considering cultural factors.  In A.Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology II , (pp.219-233). Washington, DC: National Association for School psychologists

Fradd, S. H. & Wilen, D. K. (Summer, 1990).  Using interpreters and translators to meet the needs of handicapped language minority students and their families.  NCBE Program Information Guide Series, Number 4

Fall 1999:
Volume 1, Issue 3

Lopez, E. C. (1995). Best practices in working with bilingual children. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds.). Best practices in school psychology III, (pp.1111-1121).  Washington, DC: National Association of School Psychologists

Winter 2000:
Volume 1, Issue 4

Hernandez, R. D. (Winter, 1994) Reducing bias in the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Journal of Educational Issues of Lanugage Minority Students, 14. 269-300. (From the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education)

Barrera, I. (Summer, 1995) To Refer Or Not to Refer: Untangling the Web of Diversity, 'Deficit,' and Disability. New York State Association for Bilingual Education Journal, 10, 54-66. (From the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education)

Spring 2000:
Volume 2, Issue 1

Pierce Valdez, L., & O'Malley, J. M. (Spring, 1992). Performance and portfolio assessment for language minority students.  NCBE program Information Guide Series, Number 9.

Damico, J. S. (1992). Performance assessment of language minority students. Proceedings of the Second National Research Symposium on Limited English Proficient Student Issues:  Focus on Evaluation and Measurement, OBEMLA. (From the National Clearinghouse on Bilingual Education).

Summer, 2000:
Volume 2, Issue 2

Ortiz, A. A. (1992). Assessing appropriate and inappropriate referral systems for LEP special education students.  Proceedings of the Second National Research Symposium on Limited English Proficient Student Issues: Focus on Evaluation and Measurement, OBEMLA. (From the National Clearinghouse on Bilingual Education).

Tharp, R. G. (September, 1994). Research knowledge and policy issues in cultural diversity and education.  Systemic Report: Perspectives on Personalizing Education.  (From the National Clearinghouse on Bilingual Education).

Fall, 2000:
Volume 2, Issue 3

Collier, C. (1998).  Separating difference from disability: Assessing diverse learners (pp. 47-81).

Winter, 2001:
Volume 2, Issue 4

Yzquierdo McLean, Z. (Summer, 1995). History of bilingual assessment and its impact on best practices used today.  New York State Association for Bilingual Educati9on Journal, 10, pp. 6-12. (From the National Clearinghouse on Bilingual Education).

National Center for Research on Cultural Diversity and Second Language Learning.  (October, 1995). Fostering second language development in young children.  ERIC Digest.

Spring, 2001:
Volume 3, Issue 1

Collier, V. P. (Fall, 1995). Acquiring a second language for school.  Directions in Language and Education, 1 (4). (From the National Clearinghouse on Bilingual Education).

Garcia, G. N. (September, 2000). Lessons from research: What is the length of time it takes limited English proficient students to acquire English and succeed in an all-English classroom?  Issue Brief, Number 5.  (From the National Clearinghouse on Bilingual Education).

Summer 2001:
Volume 3, Issue 2

Menken, K. (September, 2000). What are the critical issues in wide-scale assessment of English language learners?  Issue Brief, Number 6. (From the National Clearinghouse on Bilingual Education).

Valvidia, R. (1999). The implications of culture on developmental delay, ERIC Digest.