In this episode of Information ELevated, we explore early literacy strategies for English learners. Learn how high-quality early childhood education practices can support language development, literacy skills, and school readiness for young children. This video features research-based tips and resources from NCELA and partner organizations, including:

- NCELA  Brief: Integrating Language into Early Childhood Education - https://ncela.ed.gov/resources/brief-ncela-teaching-practice-brief-effective-instructional-practices-examples-and-0

- NCELA Fact Sheet: Dual Language Learners in Early Care and Education - https://ncela.ed.gov/resources/fact-sheet-dual-language-learners-in-early-care-and-education-march-2022

- NCELA Webinar: Strengthening Early Childhood Education Systems and Practices - https://ncela.ed.gov/events/2023-03-14-webinar-young-dual-language-learners-strengthening-early-childhood-education

- First 5 California DLL Pilot Study - https://www.air.org/project/first-5-california-dual-language-learner-pilot-study

- Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child? - https://childmind.org/article/why-is-it-important-to-read-to-your-child/

Explore more resources: https://ncela.ed.gov/resources/oela-resources