Considerations for English Language Learners with MTSS | PaTTANpod [S1E20]

In the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Support, specific factors regarding English Language learners need to be taken into account to ensure proper identification and placement. Guest Ana Sainz de le Pena talks about those factors and how to discuss key information with families. Click here for more episodes    • PaTTANpod   Also available in podcast format on iTunes and Google Play Music iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Google Play Music https://play.google.com/music/m/Iwyth... Ana Sainz de la Peña is an ESL/ELD Consultant, supporting the MTSS Initiative and English Instruction Educational Programs for the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) in Harrisburg. With more than 25 years of experience in the English as a Second Language field, Ana has served at local, state and international levels, as Director of Bilingual and ESOL Programs, Director of ESL and World Language Programs, Elementary and Secondary ESL teacher and Spanish Immersion Program teacher. Ana’s experience at the State and international levels includes Pennsylvania Department of Education ESL and Bilingual Programs Lead Advisor and Title III Director, Consultant for The Department of Education of Peru and Newton College International Academy in Lima, Peru. Her experience in higher education includes, adjunct faculty in the MA in TESOL Program at DeSales University in Center Valley, and Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA. Host Dawn Durham Producer John Ragsdale Technical Support Michael Esposito Creative Assistance Lisa Smith Marci Davis PaTTAN Leadership Team Angela Kirby Chris Cherny Victor Rodriguez-Diaz Animation Media Solutions Thank You Ana Sainz de la Pena Special thank you to Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Bureau of Special Education Visit our website at http://www.pattan.net