Claudia Rinaldi, Ph.D.

Claudia is a Full Professor of Education and Chair of the Education Program at Lasell University. Claudia is a researcher, consultant, and teacher educator committed to addressing the needs of bilingual students who are learning English and have a disability.

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How do Bilingual/Multilingual English Learners in Schools fare by State? Take a Look

Today, I was reminded of this report that came out in 2017 by NPR.  The…

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Professional Organization is Now Free!

Good morning colleagues, Yesterday the International Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) professional Organization granted access…

New report from the Council for Great City Schools on the State of English Learners from their member district.

This is a brand new report from the Council for Great City Schools (CGCS).  CGCS…

Conceptualizing a graduate certificate program in Teaching Bilingual English Learners with Disabilities

Graduate programs today are starting to look very different.  In fact, there is a growing…

Featured at the International Council for Exceptional Children 2019 Conference: Strand of Culturally Responsive Assessment for Bilingual English Learners

Strand of Culturally Responsive Assessment for Bilingual English Learners Last week esteemed colleague leaders in…

My most recent article online “Helping English Language Learners Succeed with a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)” in ColorinColorado.org

I am excited to share that I just had the opportunity to have one of…

Looking for Professional Development Presentation for Supporting English Learners with Disabilities?

Teacher and administrators continue to have challenges in the identification of Bilingual English Learners with…

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As parents we may not know where to begin to get help when the education…

Did you child struggle academically last year in school? How can you get started on a better place this year?

We have a third grader who we have been helping a lot with tutoring? How…

My child is bilingual and has dyslexia. I am getting conflicted information about helping him to read- help me please!

  I recently received this email.  I edited the names and some details to address…