Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn Differently

En español: Preguntas y respuestas sobre la educación especial


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We recorded this episode in Spanish, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Los padres suelen tener muchas preguntas referentes a la educación especial. En el proceso de entender y aprender de qué se trata, se topan con términos y una jerga con los que no están familiarizados. Ante esto, cualquiera se podría sentir abrumado. Pero las dificultades pueden ser aún mayores para muchas familias hispanas.

El acceso a la información es limitado o difícil de encontrar para algunas familias hispanas. También las barreras lingüísticas y las diferencias culturales juegan un papel muy importante. Estos factores pueden hacer que los padres se sientan inseguros sobre cuál es la mejor manera de ayudar a sus hijos.

En este episodio respondemos preguntas sobre la educación especial. Explicamos qué son las discapacidades del aprendizaje y cómo pueden afectar la vida diaria. Examinanos en detalle los apoyos que brindan las escuelas para ayudar a los niños a progresar en el aula. Escuche a la educadora Claudia Rinaldi (PhD) explicar:

  • Las diferencias entre el IEP y el plan 504
  • Cómo saber si un niño tiene una diferencia de aprendizaje o problemas para aprender un nuevo idioma
  • Los derechos legales que tienen las familias al solicitar una evaluación

Visite la página del episodio para obtener la transcripción y enlaces a recursos útiles. 

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When it comes to special education, parents often have many questions. While learning the ins and outs, they come across terms and jargon that they’re not familiar with. This can leave any parent feeling overwhelmed. But for many Hispanic families, it can feel like an even bigger challenge.  

For some Hispanic families, access to this information is limited. Or even hard to find. For others, language barriers and cultural differences play a huge role. These factors can make parents feel unsure about how to best support their child’s needs.

In this episode, we answer questions about special education. We break down what learning disabilities are and how they can impact daily life. We take a closer look at supports schools provide to help kids make progress in the classroom. Listen as Dr. Claudia Rinaldi, an educator, explains:

  • The difference between IEP and 504 plans
  • Ways to figure out if a child has a learning difference or trouble learning a new language
  • Legal rights families have when requesting an evaluation

We recorded this episode in Spanish, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.  

Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.  

We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected].  

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