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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.

Equity and English Learners Post-Pandemic

Published Year
2022
Resource Type
Journal

During the COVID-19 pandemic, immigrant and linguistically diverse families have both borne the brunt of America's job losses and are overrepresented in professions that are considered essential to the country's response and recovery.

Meeting the Needs of English Learners with and without Disabilities: Brief 5, Promoting Leadership and Collaboration for an Effective Multitiered System of Supports for English Learners

Published Year
2021
Resource Type
Opinion Position
Originating Organization
DOE

The Office of Special Education Programs (U.S. Department of Education) funded three model demonstration projects to improve outcomes for English Learners (ELs) with or at risk of disabilities in grades three through five using a framework for multitiered instruction.

Teacher Beliefs Regarding Dual Language Learners in Head Start

Published Year
2020
Resource Type
Journal
This study examines Head Start teachers' beliefs and knowledge about dual language learners (DLLs). Twenty-three female teachers working in Head Start preschool centers were interviewed on their beliefs regarding DLLs, DLLs' development, and their instructional practices for DLLs.