In this brief, the authors describe Washington state’s approach to bilingual education and detail the ways in which state leaders have leveraged policy and funding to expand access to it. They also offer specific policy considerations for strengthening bilingual education and developing bilingual educators in states across the country. View Resource Citation: Rutherford-Quach, S., Kelly, … Continue reading Bilingual Education: Lessons from Washington State
Many teachers struggle with recognizing when their English learner students have disabilities. This video describes REL Northeast & Islands’ work with Connecticut to support educators in improving instruction for English learners. View Resource Citation: Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Islands (May 24, 2021). Identifying Learning Disabilities Among English Learners. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZVDnSIsCZw&t=2s Related Project: REL Northeast … Continue reading Identifying Learning Disabilities Among English Learners
The PDG B-5 TA Center supports PDG B-5 Grantees in building high-quality systems of services and programs for young children and their families, via general assistance to all states and TA tailored to the individual needs of each state grantee. » Learn more Project Leader: Missy Coffey Funder: ACF Years: 2020 – 2022 Related Resource: … Continue reading National Technical Assistance Center for Preschool Development Grants Birth Through Five (PDG B-5 TA)
Project: Educator Toolkit: Using Educational Technology — 21st Century Supports for English Learners
The educator and developer’s toolkit are based on insights from the findings of the National Study of English Learners and Digital Learning Resources conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, Policy and Program Studies Service, on behalf of the Office of English Language Acquisition and the Office of Educational Technology. The Educator Toolkit aims to … Continue reading Educator Toolkit: Using Educational Technology — 21st Century Supports for English Learners
Resource: Dual Language Learner Supports
The Dual Language Learner Supports tool promotes full implementation of research-based strategies that ensure DLLs at infant, toddler, and preschool levels have full access to and effective participation in the daily learning experiences. Coaches and educators can use the tool to: review instructional practices, identify children’s strengths and, plan for next steps. View Resource Related … Continue reading Dual Language Learner Supports