The effects of culturally adapted version of First Steps to Success for Latino English language learners: Preliminary pilot study

• Published in: Psychology in the schools Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 36 - 49
• Main Authors: Castro‐Olivo, Sara, Preciado, Jorge, Le, Loan, Marciante, Mia, Garcia, Melissa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley-Blackwell 01.01.2018; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: At Risk Persons; Behavior Problems; behavioral intervention; cultural adaptation; Cultural differences; Culturally Relevant Education; English; English as a second language; English as a second language learning; English language; English Language Learners; English Learners; High risk; Hispanic American Students; Instructional Effectiveness; Intervention; Latin American cultural groups; Pilot Projects; Reading ability; Reading comprehension; Reading Improvement; reading intervention; Reading Skills; Research Design; Second Language Instruction; Student Behavior; Student Improvement

For decades, Latino English language learners (ELLs) have been identified as a high‐risk population for both reading and behavioral problems. A comprehensive approach that provides academic and behavioral support in both home and school settings has been suggested by researchers as a viable option f...