Faculty bio
Sylvia Linan-Thompson is an academic expert in instruction and assessment of English language learners with or at risk of learning disabilities. Sylvia can speak about the role of bilingual education, the identification of English learners for special education, dyslexia, and assessment and interventions for struggling readers.
Recent Media:
Oregon teacher preparation programs need to better equip graduates to teach children to read, some say (The Oregonian, March 12, 2023)
English learners will get a boost from College of Education grant (Around the O, Jan. 30, 2023)
Sylvia Linan-Thompson, College of Education
Sylvia Linan-Thompson
Associate Professor, Special Education
Practice Areas: Special Education, English Language Learners, Learning Disabilities