RAISE THE BAR: Supporting Pathways to Multilingualism Beginning with Early Learning
November
02, 2023
Event Type
Webinar
“Raise the Bar: Lead the World” is the U.S.
Early Childhood Educators
Reaching teachers of early multilingual learners through professional development: A systematic literature review
Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Journal
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
Early Childhood Educators
Early Childhood Program Administrators
This systematic literature review synthesizes 49 studies exploring teacher professional development (PD) focused on the education of multilingual learners (MLs). Specifically, we examined PD design for in-service mainstream classroom teachers serving MLs in early elementary grades.
A framework for foundational literacy skills instruction for English learners: Instructional practice and materials considerations.
Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Report
Target Audience(s)
Educational Leaders
Early Childhood Educators
State Education Agencies
Language Researchers
Literacy Coaches
This document provides a review of general and EL-specific research on early literacy, drawing from both to define a vision for foundational literacy skills instruction for ELs.
A Look at Dual Language Learner Data Gaps
Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Brief
Target Audience(s)
Dual Language/Bilingual Educators
Early Childhood Educators
Policy makers
Researchers
In 2018, New America provided nine recommendations for how state leaders can improve DLL data practices in three areas: (1) screening, identifying, and tracking DLL enrollment; (2) evaluating program quality; and (3) assessing learning outcomes. Since then, no state has addressed
Dual Language Learners in Early Care and Education - Spanish (September 2023)
Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
Early Childhood Educators
Early Childhood Program Administrators
Dual Language/Bilingual Educators
Originating Organization
OELA
Early care and education impact children’s transition to school, as well as their long-term social and cognitive growth (Belsky et al., 2007; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2018).
Engaging Dual Language Learner Families in Their Children’s Early Education.
Published Year
2022
Resource Type
Brief
Target Audience(s)
Family Liaisons
Educators of English Learners
Early Childhood Educators
Early Childhood Program Administrators
Using data from the First 5 California DLL Pilot Study, this brief presents a snapshot of the family engagement strategies used in early learning and care programs serving infant, toddler, and preschool-age DLLs across the state.