Date of Award

5-15-2013

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

First Advisor

Naomi Weiss

Abstract

This paper will provide teachers with essential information on internationally adopted children's unique language acquisition process and their common language-based school difficulties. It will also address the potential for educational misclassification of internationally adopted children and provide suggestions for IDEA language modifications in order to ensure proper classification of internationally adopted children. Lastly, the paper will discuss a variety of potential supports and interventions for struggling internationally adopted children.

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