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  • Culture and Language
  • School Readiness
  • Children with Disabilities
  • Child Screening and Assessment
  • Professional Development
  • Transitions
  • ERSEA
  • Family Engagement

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  • Dual Language Learners (69)
  • Language and Communication (9)
  • Literacy (4)
  • Bilingual children (3)
  • Reading (2)
  • Alphabet Knowledge and Early Writing (2)
  • Background Knowledge (2)
  • Book Knowledge and Print Concepts (2)
  • Oral Language and Vocabulary (2)
  • Phonological Awareness (2)
  • Cultural Practices (2)
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  • Individualization (1)
  • Practice-Based Coaching (1)
  • Recruitment (1)
  • Challenging Behaviors (1)
  • Transition to kindergarten (1)
  • Training Apps (1)
  • Health Equity (1)
  • Dual Language Learners’ Program Assessment (1)

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  • Teachers and Caregivers (3)
  • Directors and Managers (1)

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  • Center-Based (1)

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  • Article (28)
  • Video (26)
  • Publication (15)
  • Podcast (1)

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  • Infants and Toddlers (2)
  • Preschoolers (2)

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  • Front Porch Broadcast Series (3)
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Dual Language Learners

Theme board written in both English and Spanish.These resources offer information and guidance on the needs of children who are acquiring two or more languages at the same time or are learning a second language while developing their first. Besides dual language learner (DLL), other terms that resources may use when referring to these children include bilingual, English language learner (ELL), Limited English Proficient (LEP), English leaner, and children who speak a Language Other Than English (LOTE).

The Policy Statement on Supporting the Development of Children Who Are Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Programs provides recommendations to early childhood programs that promote the development and learning of young children who are DLLs. It also provides support for language revitalization efforts within tribal early childhood programs.

Find related DLL program assessment resources.

Dual Language Learners: Family Recruitment and Engagement Strategies

In this video, learn about strategies for recruiting families with children who are dual language learners.

Big 5 for All and Children with Disabilities Who Are Dual Language Learners

Explore practices to help education staff plan more individualized and responsive learning experiences for young children with disabilities or suspected delays who are dual language learners. 

Individualizing Instruction for Children with Disabilities Who Are Also Dual Language Learners

Explore what current research says about strategies to individualize instruction for children who are dual language learners (DLLs) who also have a disability.

Dual Language Learner Celebration Week

Dual Language Learner (DLL) Celebration Week is an annual virtual celebration about children who are DLLs and their families.

Elevating Cultural Responsiveness in Effective Teaching Practices

Examine examples of how to elevate instructional interactions with culturally authentic and relevant connections to support early learning in all domains.

Updating Classroom Language Models in a Planned Language Approach

Discover how Classroom Language Models (CLMs) can help support children and families who speak multiple languages. Learn about the steps to select and implement a model that meets the unique circumstances of programs.

Intentional Language Supports in the Preschool Classroom

Explore the research around effective teaching practices that support children who are dual language learners. Discover planning support strategies for early language and literacy development for all children.

Responsive Teaching and Learning Environments for Dual Language Learners

Explore how to address teaching and learning environments, including homes, for children who are dual language learners. Discover strategies and supports for use with families while programs are social distancing.

Dual Language Learners: Program and Family Support

In this module, explore the four components of effective program and family support of dual language learners.

Gathering and Using Language Information That Families Share

Find considerations and questions to ask parents and families about their children’s past experiences with language. Explore what can be learned from questions and why the answers matter.

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