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Individual Characteristics Questionnaire
Use this ALTELLA questionnaire (fillable PDF) to collect characteristic information on a multilingual learner with a disability.
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Classroom Observation Protocol
Administrators can use this ALTELLA protocol (fillable PDF) to learn more about the instructional strategies teachers are using with the multilingual learners with disabilities in their classrooms.
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Teacher Interview Protocol
Administrators can use this ALTELLA protocol (fillable PDF) to learn more about the instructional strategies teachers are using with the multilingual learners with disabilities in their classrooms.
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Characteristics of English Learners with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Findings from the Individual Characteristics Questionnaire
This ALTELLA report examines pilot findings from the ALTELLA Individual Characteristics Questionnaire, which surveyed educators about their students. The report explores survey information that may be useful to states in developing accountability policies, alternate academic achievement standards, and other state policies and guidance materials.
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Classroom Perspectives on English Learners with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
This ALTELLA report highlights findings from 88 classroom observations and 94 follow-up interviews with educators of these classes. These findings shed light on the classroom practices used to support the English language development of students who are dually identified as English learners and students with significant cognitive disabilities.
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Developing Item Templates for Alternate Assessments of English Language Proficiency
This ALTELLA Report explores how item and task development – a critical component of assessment design – might be implemented for an alternate assessment of English language proficiency standards.
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The Role of Language and Communication in the Education of English Learners With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Use this ALTELLA Research Brief to distinguish between language and communication. The brief covers how multilingual learners with significant cognitive disabilities use both language and communication.
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Nonverbal Communication in Diverse Classrooms: Intercultural Competence Considerations for Supporting English Learners With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Use this ALTELLA Research Brief to learn about nonverbal communication, which is an important component of communication for multilingual learners with significant cognitive disabilities. The brief explores the individual cultural differences in nonverbal communication for these students.
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A Framework for Understanding English Learners With Disabilities: Triple the Work
This ALTELLA Research Brief explains the Language and Disability Needs Framework. The brief focuses on considerations of students’ language-related and disability-related needs and their implications for instruction and assessment.
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Considerations for Educators Serving English Learners With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Use this ALTELLA Research Brief as a step-by-step guide on how to best serve multilingual learners with significant cognitive disabilities more effectively.
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Case Examples of English Learners With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
This ALTELLA Research Brief provides case examples of multilingual learners who have significant cognitive disabilities. The brief has five student examples: Sabeen (grade 1), Chung (grade 2), Chue (grade 4), Isabel (grade 6) and Luis (grade 10).
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Individualized Education Programs for English Learners With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Use this ALTELLA Research Brief to plan and prepare for IEP meetings for multilingual learners with significant cognitive disabilities. The brief highlights key elements to consider, including the importance of the student’s home language and the need to build cultural responsiveness among all educators.
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Establishing a Definition of English Learners With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
This ALTELLA Research Brief defines “English learners with significant cognitive disabilities” and explores related key concepts.
Resource DetailsReleased September 2025