Factors that Effect Identification:

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1. Gaps in Learning: Some CLD's  have had little schooling in their native language, let alone English.

2. Level of Proficiency: CLD's may be able to speak English but not write ( vice versa)

3. CLD'S may perform well in BICS with peers but poorly with content area CALPS.

4. Cultural and familial expectations for schooling and education vary widely across the world. 

5. Families may not be aware of early intervention services or even that Special Education exists at all.

6. Poverty and phases of acculturation: Students may be over-identified or under-identified for things like   

     general learning disabilities.   

7. Behavior issues due to lack of English proficiency, frustration with school, and differing cultural 

    expectations may mask other underlying issues.