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Examining Bilingual Programs and Policies

This blog introduces a series of policy briefs that were developed in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education to better understand the state of bilingual education across the country, potential strategies to address the shortage of bilingual educators, and approaches to bilingual education policy and programming.

Citation: Rutherford-Quach, S., Kelly, H., Torre Gibney, D. & Ballen Riccards, J. (2021). Examining bilingual education programs and policies. CCNetwork.

Related Project: Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center Bilingual Teacher Project

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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.

Related Projects: First 5 Dual Language Expansion Pilot Calaveras, First 5 Dual Language Expansion Pilot San Francisco