N a t I o n a L c e n tero n e d u c at I o n a L

ELLs with Disabilities Report 16
Math Strategy Instruction for Students with
Disabilities who are Learning English
N AT ION AL bbC ENTER ON bbE DUCAT ION AL bbO UTC OM ES bibIn collaboration with:
Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)
Supported by:
U.S. Office of Special Education Programs

ELLs with Disabilities Report 16
Math Strategy Instruction for Students with
Disabilities who are Learning English
Manuel Barrera • Kristi Liu • Martha Thurlow • Vitaliy Shyyan • Ming Yan • Steve Chamberlain
November 2006
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N AT ION AL bbC ENTER ON bbE DUCAT ION AL bbO UTC OM ES bJane L. Krentz Kristi K. Liu
Ross E. Moen
Michael L. Moore
Rachel F. Quenemoen
Dorene L. Scott
Martha L. Thurlow, Director
Deb A. Albus Jason R. Altman
Manuel T. Barrera
Laurene L. Christensen Marjorie I. Cuthbert
Cynthia L. Jiban
Christopher J. Johnstone
NCEO Core Staff
The Pathways for Promoting the Success of English Language Learners with Disabilities in Standards-based Education project is supported by a grant (#H324D010023) from the Research to Practice Division, Office of Special Education Programs, US. Department of Education. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the US. Department of Education or Offices within it.