It's well documented that all children, but especially low - income and
dual language learner children, benefit from high - quality early learning experiences.
Best Practices for Supporting Teachers and Administrators to Improve Outcomes for Dual Language Learners in PK - Grade 3 highlights research on training DLL teachers, describes best practices for teachers and administrators to support development of English and children's home language, shares a tool for coaching and professional development of teachers, and discusses policy trends and recommendations for improving outcomes of
dual language learner children.
Not exact matches
Peisner - Feinberg said the report's conclusions are consistent with FPG's comprehensive review of research on young Latino or Spanish - speaking
children, which confirmed last year that widely available public programs help
dual -
language learners make important academic gains.
«In fact, measures designed specifically with
dual -
language learners in mind do capture different dimensions of the learning environment that are especially important for these
children.»
«We know that early childhood is a critical period for
children who are
dual -
language learners,» said Virginia Buysse, the review's lead author and co-director of the National Pre-K and Early Learning Evaluation Center.
Aggregate
child - level assessment data means the data collected by an agency on the status and progress of the
children it serves that have been combined to provide summary information about groups of
children enrolled in specific classrooms, centers, home - based or other options, groups or settings, or other groups of
children such as
dual language learners, or to provide summary information by specific domains of development.
(4) Research - based strategies and activities for
children who are
dual language learners that, to the extent possible:
[154] Therefore, for
children who are
dual language learners, screening and assessment may need to be conducted in both
languages in order to gain a complete understanding of these
children's knowledge, skills and abilities.
This webinar provided participants an opportunity to identify the opportunities of SRCLP program to increase
language and literacy skills of young
children and improve practice of educators; share evidence - based research to improve reading comprehension of
children preschool to third grade; and discuss considerations for state leaders in designing policy and professional learning to increase effectiveness of early
language and literacy instruction, particularly for
dual language learners, and
children with special needs.
«This is particularly true with
dual -
language learners and
children who have lower levels of English proficiency,» says Peisner - Feinberg.
«I found Dr. Chen's book on
Dual language learners engaging and supportive of educators who face the large responsibility of motivating students effectively through respect and understanding of each
child's diverse background and communication abilities.
She also encouraged states to use this opportunity under Title IV, Part A, to provide a «well - rounded education» for young students, noting that early elementary grades tend to focus on literacy skills such as letter and word identification, while
dual language learners — as well as all young
children — would benefit from increased attention to building comprehension, vocabulary, and background knowledge.
The curriculum is appropriate for all
children, including
dual -
language learners and
children with disabilities.
Dual Language Learners: Effective Instruction in Early Childhood — article, by Claude Goldenberg, Judy Hicks and Ira Lit that appeared in the American Federation of Teachers» journal, summarizing research on effective early education for DLLs including the use of the
children's primary
language where possible, the adoption of effective practices for building English
language skills and the involvement of families in supporting
children's learning
The report addresses eight action items to improve early learning, such as professionalizing the early education workforce, intentionally supporting
dual -
language learners, and refining accountability systems with
children's development in mind, and it notes which stakeholders would be responsible for implementing each recommendation.
This module offers an overview of young
children who are
dual -
language learners.
A short overview of the research on the growing
dual -
language learner population and its implications for policy and practice, with a focus on
language and literacy development, early childhood classroom practices, and alignment between early childhood and the later grades — from the Frank Porter Graham
Child Development Institute
So districts must be prepared to serve every
child — including
children with disabilities,
children from immigrant families and
dual -
language learners,
children who are experiencing homelessness, and
children who've experienced trauma.
As the number of
dual language learners (DLLs) in early care and education (ECE) programs increases, it is critical to examine whether the quality of practices in these settings reflect the needs of the diverse groups of
children being served.
Using a variety of «good start» activities that can be transformed into better ones, they engaged in active, classroom - friendly activities and viewed videos that illustrate strategies for ensuring that all
children, including
dual language learners (DLLs), benefit from powerful science learning experiences.
Dual Language Learners Social Emotional Component focuses on social emotional development and its relationship to second
language development in young
children.
Goal 4:
Children who are
dual language learners (DLLs) will demonstrate increased competency in their home
language while developing proficiency in English.
Members include the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the state Department of Early Education and Care, the state Department of Public Health, and Head Start; specialists within these agencies that represent special education, early childhood mental health, assessment, literacy, and
dual -
language learners; and Strategies for
Children, a state advocacy organization.
In Fresno Unified School District, one out of every three
children is a
dual language learner.
Teaching Young
Children Magazine for preschool teachers published by NAEYC — Each bimonthly issue contains strategies for supporting
dual language learners (tyc.naeyc.org) by Karen Nemeth
Each chapter provides supporting guidance to make technology most effective for those working with
children who are
dual language learners or may have special needs.
The effects are particularly strong amongst certain subgroups of
children, particularly Hispanic and African - American
children,
dual language learners,
children who are homeless or in foster care, those who qualify for free lunch, and those whose mothers didn't graduate high school.
The four subgroups included
children who are
dual language learners, those with disabilities and other special needs, those with health concerns, and
children confronting cumulative environmental risks.
Populations of interest include low - income families, as well as populations that may require specialized services, including but not limited to
dual language learners,
children affected by trauma or homelessness,
children from immigrant / migrant families,
children in foster care, and
children with disabilities.
Assessment materials will be strengthened through evidence - centered design (ECD) and the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), ensuring a valid, reliable assessment that can support the learning of all
children, including those with disabilities and
dual language -
learners.
In particular, her research interests focus on
language and literacy development of
dual language learners, and the relation between the classroom context and academic and socioemotional outcomes among
children from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.