Sentences with phrase «of 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.

She currently works on projects that seek to build research capacity in the study of dual language learners ages birth — five, with recent efforts that include adapting Recognition & Response (a model of Response to Intervention for pre-kindergarteners) for use with Spanish - speaking preschoolers.

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.

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.

Fordham University; New York, NY $ 365,000 over two years to examine teaching staff characteristics, professional development, and instructional practice and supports provided in classrooms serving varying concentrations of dual language learners in the New York City Universal Prekindergarten program..

Implementation in five Saint Paul Public Schools serving high proportions of dual language learners led to gains in literacy of nearly a half a year at the end of preschool.

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.

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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.

A new summary of 12 years of research on North Carolina's pre-kindergarten program for at - risk 4 - year - olds shows that «dual - language learners» make the greatest academic progress in the program.

She headed a new review of research in order to examine several measures of the quality of early childhood education specifically for dual - language learners.

«Given the research and demographic shifts, it's essential to carefully measure the quality of classroom experiences for dual - language learners and to optimize their learning in our state and across the country.»

«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.»

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.

«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.

Peisner - Feinberg said focusing on classroom quality — especially on the instructional environments of dual - language learners — is essential to understanding how to maximize their opportunities for learning.

RT @UKnowHGSE: Dual - language learners constantly navigate between two languages and cultures, while learning the rules of both.

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.

A new profile highlights the co-teaching approach for dual language learners (DLLs) at Community of Peace Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota.

[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.

The number and percentage of young immigrants and dual language learners have increased and continue to increase in every state across the country.

As Director, she oversaw Bilingual, ESOL, and World Languages programs, leading many initiatives benefitting ELL / bilingual learners and all students, including the expansion of dual language programs and piloting the NYS Seal of Biliteracy.

The potential of computer assisted instruction in reducing mathematics disparities by increasing the mathematics proficiency of Hispanic dual language learners in kindergarten.

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Program Options for English Language Learners (Also available in Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, and Spanish) A brief overview of the three main English language learning programs in New York City's public schools: English as a New Language (ENL), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), and Dual Language.

«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.

Ana Solano - Campos, an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston and an expert in serving English - learners, sees the school as creating a new narrative about dual - language education.

And examples also enable readers to have a vision of efficient communication with dual language learners and to improve their own teaching situation.

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

While it is possible that the under - enrollment of ELL students in choice schools may not be the root of the problem, the remediation of this enrollment disparity may have the potential to turn around the achievement gap for English language learners in the state of Connecticut, and both policy changes and the creation of new, dual - language magnet schools are two, very promising solutions.

The creation of additional dual - language magnet schools based on existing models is the best way to address some of the disparities in educational opportunities for English language learners, and it is not so far fetched.

This module offers an overview of young children who are dual - language learners.

This dual approach (i.e., content teaching that incorporates language development, typically referred to as sheltered instruction) and how best to implement it have been the research focus of the Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners (CREATE).

Federal policies play a particularly important role in protecting the rights of and advancing educational equity for historically disadvantaged students, including students of color, students with disabilities, low - income students, and 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

Now called two - way dual - language education or two - way immersion in an effort to silence the word «bilingual,» the new proposal required that half of the students be learners of English and the other half be learners of the language other than English (Lindholm - Leary, 2011).

Across a variety of domains, states need better data to more equitably serve dual language learners (DLLs) in early care and education (ECE).

With both languages equally represented, students who are English language learners feel a sense of appreciation for their dual language gifts.

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.

Where ESSA falls short, however, is in explicitly supporting state's development of bilingual and dual language programs as well as in attending to capacity - building efforts specific to English learners.

• Build meaningful partnerships within schools and with your community • Develop a continuum of services for students with disabilities • Support gifted learners throughout your district • Build effective pre-K services throughout the community and find the resources for early - childhood education • Serve students with options that include single - gender education and dual - language opportunities • Grow your curriculum beyond core subjects to include dynamic arts and culture offerings and compelling STEM, and more.

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.

He has also played a major role in creating a series of broadcast quality videos on infant / toddler care and development, early learning and development standards, preschool program guidelines, best practices for young dual language learners, and early childhood educator competencies.

The webinar presents an opportunity to learn about the state of the field and approaches that can help ensure high - quality early learning for dual - language learners.

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.

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.

Discover 45 of today's best strategies for teaching young dual language learners and supporting their families.

Dual language learners (DLLs), one of the largest growing populations in the U.S., will enter classrooms with little to no exposure to the English language.