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This handbook consists of five chapters that address federal policies regarding the education of English Learners (ELs), program models, preparing teachers to work with ELs, and tips for engaging with EL families.

The Dual Language Learners Program Assessment (DLLPA) was developed as a self-assessment for Head Start, child care, and prekindergarten programs to determine the degree their systems and services enable the full participation of dual language learners and their families.

Stepping Stones: A Texas Migrant Early Childhood Program for 3- and 4-Year-Olds was developed in partnership with the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

This guide looks at classroom and school-wide best practices for educating ELs and engaging families.

This paper provides guidance on how to build successful family-school partnerships. The ideas presented are "designed to act as a scaffold for the development of family engagement strategies, policies, and programs."

This checklist was developed by the Department of Education in collaboration with America Achieves, National Parent Teacher Association, National Council of La Raza, and United Negro College Fund and provides questions for parents to ask educators about their child's education.

This document provides information about interpretation in the classroom setting. It includes recommendations on seating arrangements, pre-interviews with the interpreter, and the roles of both the teacher and interpreter.

This guide catalogs standards that support educators working with ELs and former ELs.

This guide offers 20 ideas to help school leaders strengthen home-school partnerships; engage staff, parents, and students; create a culture of respect in the community; and advocate and allocate resources for EL families.