Diverse Learners

1.5-hour webinar that took place on September 17, 2019. 

Is it helpful or harmful to grow up learning 2+ languages?  What does it mean when a child switches between languages as they speak? Join us as we answer these common questions and more while learning about best practices for DLLs.

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PK-3TeachLeadGrow.org. Take a tour of the new FREE web-based, Danielson Framework-aligned learning toolkit that provides videos and tips-n-tools for teachers and leaders that can easily be used to enhance early learning classrooms. Leave this session with many ideas for maximizing this online resource focused on the critical first years of school.

Soyul & Teacher Yvette… Adventures in Preschool Second Language Acquisition, a singular video series, showcases the teacher-child dynamic across 14 months.

The Young Dual Language Learner: 20 Short Videos is a vibrant series and professional development tool, shining a bright light on best practices in dual language learning. Now available on our YouTube channel!  This series features 20 three-minute videos and offers online streaming, presenter’s guide and questions & reflections.

These PPT handouts were used during the webinar on March 20, 2019

PK-3TeachLeadGrow.org. Take a tour of the new FREE web-based, Danielson Framework-aligned learning toolkit that provides videos and tips-n-tools for teachers and leaders that can easily be used to enhance early learning classrooms. Leave this session with many ideas for maximizing this online resource focused on the critical first years of school.

1-hour webinar that took place on March 20, 2019.

PK-3TeachLeadGrow.org. Take a tour of the new FREE web-based, Danielson Framework-aligned learning toolkit that provides videos and tips-n-tools for teachers and leaders that can easily be used to enhance early learning classrooms. Leave this session with many ideas for maximizing this online resource focused on the critical first years of school.

A Resource Guide for Community-Based Organizations

2-Hour Webinar that took place on January 11, 2018.

Illinois policy reflects the growing body of research indicating that our youngest English learners (ELs) benefit from language programming in preschool and pre-kindergarten.  Working with ELs before kindergarten presents educators with unique opportunities in meeting the needs of our youngest ELs.  The session will also explore the current state of policy in practice, how schools and districts are meeting the mandates, and challenges and obstacles to meeting the policy requirements.

This toolkit provides resources that can be used to support young children who are learning their home languages and English. It is divided into three sections: administrators and managers; teachers, caregivers, and family services staff; and families.

Tip Sheet