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Assessing DLLs: Supplementary Materials



Welcome to our supplementary materials section. This section highlights a variety of resources on how to assess Dual Language Learners (DLLs). Head Start staff may find this information helpful.

Assessing DLLs: Supplementary Materials While we do not endorse any of these resources, we value their information and find it useful for programs to know that they are available. These websites are constantly changing and adding new information to support teachers and parents of all children, including DLLs. Check back often to find new resources! Bibliography National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center.Early Identification of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children (Aged 0-5) - Minibibliography. [PDF, 270 KB] Examples of Assessment Resources Cambridge Public Schools. Bilingual Early Language Assessment. World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment. World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) Consortium Site. Examples from States and Local Agencies California Department of Education, Special Education Division. Assessing Children with Disabilities who are English Learners: Guidance for the DRDP Access and the PS DRDP-R for Children with IEPs. [PDF, 1.32 MB] Wisconsin Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7. English Language Learning Center. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Special Education and Early Childhood Connections.Assessing English Language Development in 4-Year-Olds. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Special Education and Early Childhood Connections.Madison Metropolitan School District Guidelines for Completing Non-Biased, Multicultural Assessments. Policy and Technical Reports First 5 LA. Making the Most of Assessment: What Every Practitioner Should Know About Assessing Young English Language Learners. [PDF, 2.55 MB] NIEER Policy Brief.Preschool Assessment: A Guide to Developing a Balanced Approach. Issue 7, July 2004. [PDF, 294 KB] Disclaimer: As of Fall 2009, we are in the process of identifying high quality bilingual support in this area to support Head Start programs implement culturally and linguistically responsive practices for DLLs. You will not find information that answers all your questions regarding culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices; we are working towards such a goal. In the meanwhile, please visit this section and review critical information that will assist in laying the ground and read about what other programs have found helpful when assessing DLL children. Be sure to visit the Early Childhood Education Assessing section for more information.

Assessing DLLs: Supplementary Materials. HHS/ACF/OHS. 2009. English.

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