Not exact matches
The research team led
by Ji - Young Choi, an assistant professor of Human Development and Family Studies, found
dual -
language learners (DLLs) had significant growth, eventually outperforming students who only spoke English, once DLLs gained basic English proficiency.
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.
The potential of computer assisted instruction in reducing mathematics disparities
by increasing the mathematics proficiency of Hispanic
dual language learners in kindergarten.
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
Title III provides states with formula grants to support education of
dual language learners (DLL) starting at age three and to support development and implementation of effective preschool
language instruction programs funded
by local education agencies.
Studies completed
by the U.S. Department of Education show that
dual language education provides English
Learners (ELs) more opportunities to succeed in the classroom.
Multiple NCLR resources (articles, curricula, databases) are relevant to the topic of supporting young
dual language learners, and may be found
by searching this website.
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
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.