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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

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.