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.
Supporting children who are dual language learners who also have a disability or suspected delay requires intentional support. Learn to design inclusive learning experiences to support their development.
Read about the value of continued home language development while facilitating the acquisition of English. Review helpful resources that promote a planned approach to supporting home language development.
Explore research findings about how children learn language. Discover how learning multiple languages influences that process, and the cultural and cognitive benefits of bilingualism.
Infants and toddlers have an amazing capacity to learn multiple languages. In this podcast, learn about early language development and discover strategies to support dual language learning.
In this BabyTalks webinar, learn about infants' and toddlers' amazing capacity to learn multiple languages. Explore strategies and resources that support children who are dual language learners from birth to 3 years.
In this video, learn about strategies for recruiting families with children 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.
Explore what current research says about strategies to individualize instruction for children who are dual language learners (DLLs) who also have a disability.
Typically scheduled in the third week of February, this annual virtual celebration is all about children who are dual language learners and their families.
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.