11F) Asset-based view of dual language development for administrators
Build your own understanding of dual language development, how to support Multilingual Learner (ML) children, and an asset-based view of linguistic diversity.
Online Modules: Dual Language Immersion Planning Guide
This is a series of online professional development modules that support leadership teams to initiate or refine a dual language (DL) program. Each module takes up a different aspect of developing a DL program and offers practical supports and recommendations for implementation.Read More
Educator Toolkit: My Name, My Identity- Creating an Inclusive and Respectful School Community
This digital book supports the socio-emotional learning of students by introducing example lesson plans that center on Multilingual Learners' identity. The resource includes videos, book lists, lesson plans, and many extension activities and further resources to help teachers build a healthy, asset-based community in the classroom.Read More
Online Module: Teaching English Language Learners-Effective Instructional Practices
This is an online professional development module for teachers on second language acquisition and instructional practices for Multilingual Learners.Read More
Website: Understanding Dual Language Development
The Understanding Dual Language Development section of this website provides information about the definition of dual language development and the several different trajectories of bilingualism. This website helps to build educators’ knowledge of dual language development and Multilingual Learners’ language acquisition.Read More
Website: English Language Development Foundations
The English Language Development Foundations section of this website describes the typical developmental progression for preschool Multilingual Learners in speaking, listening, writing, and reading. This information helps build educators’ knowledge of dual language development and Multilingual Learners’ language acquisition.Read More
Website: Guiding Principles of Supporting Dual Language Learners
This resource provides the 10 guiding principles that form the foundation for the recommended practices articulated in the California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 1. These guiding principles contribute to educators’ knowledge of dual language development, including evidence-based instructional strategies, ways to build relationships with Multilingual Learners, and developing partnerships with and engaging families.Read More
Website: Supporting Dual Language Learners through Family Support
This resource highlights the importance of gathering information about each child’s language and cultural backgrounds from their families, as well as partnering with families to co-create language and learning goals.Read More
Newcomer Toolkit: High-Quality Instruction for Newcomer Students
This is one chapter from the U.S. Department of Education's Newcomer Toolkit. This chapter focuses on high-quality instruction for Multilingual Learners, along with 21st-century global competencies and program model descriptions.Read More
Website Article: Advocacy Tools-Implementing the English Learner Roadmap and Affirming the Rights of English Learners
There are three bilingual, downloadable guides in this article that help inform families and other community members about California’s English Learner Roadmap. These bilingual resources offer explanations and advice on how to best advocate for Multilingual Learners.Read More
Research Article: Teaching English Language Learners-What the Research Does–and Does Not– Say
Author and researcher Claude Goldenberg offers a comprehensive review of the research associated with educating Multilingual Learners.Read More
Website: Support for Immigrant and Refugee Students
This website offers multiple downloadable guides to support the well-being, rights, and education of immigrant and refugee students in California.Read More
Overview: English Learner Typologies Chart
This simple chart offers key characteristics for the many student labels – like newcomers, long-term English Learners, and Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) – that are associated with Multilingual Learners. Information about the different implications and needs of these groups of students is offered as well.Read More
Overview: English Learner Typologies
There are many labels associated with Multilingual Learners (e.g. immigrants, English Learners, and newcomers). This document explains the difference across the terminology and describes the "diversity within" this group of students so that teachers can better understand students as individuals.Read More
Strategy Overview: Budding Bilingual Celebrations
This resource describes the importance of creating a celebration for Multilingual Learners and their families to promote bilingualism. This celebration helps to create an asset-based view of linguistic diversity and establish a site-wide culture that values dual language learning.Read More
Flyer: Myths and Research about Bilingual Development
This document lists common myths about bilingual development and offers research-based responses. It explains dual language instruction for Multilingual Learners, and teaches families about the benefits of home language development.Read More
Webinar: Exploration of Myths and Facts Regarding Dual Language Learners
In this video Dr. Linda Espinosa, the author of the policy brief, Challenging Common Myths About Dual Language Learners, talks through the research on instruction for PreK-3rd Multilingual Learners.Read More
Video: Home Language Supports
This video highlights the importance of supporting the home language(s) of Multilingual Learners. This video supports teachers and administrators in developing an asset-based view of linguistic diversity.Read More
Video: Identifying Language Models
This video discusses how administrators can support Multilingual Learners by identifying a person who can serve as a language model. It also shows how family engagement can support dual language learning.Read More
Policy Brief: PreK-3rd Challenging Common Myths about Dual Language Learning
This resource provides updated information to challenge common myths that educators, parents and/or community members may have about instruction for PreK-3rd Multilingual Learners. This brief does not need to be read in sequence, as each myth is described in a short section of text.Read More
