Early Childhood Education
Resources for Supporting
Preschool English Language Learners
Preschool ELL FAQ's
Gateways Scholarship
Articles/Reports
- Addressing Emergent Literacy Skills in English Language Learners
- Challenging Common Myths About Young English Language Learners
- Good Intentions, Bad Advice for Bilingual Parents
- If Your Child Learns in Two Languages
A parent’s guide for improving education opportunities for children acquiring English as a second language: National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education - Meeting the Home Language Mandate: Practical Strategies for All Classrooms
- Parent Tip Sheet: Helping Your Child Learn in Two Languages: Illinois Early Learning Project
- Report: Key Demographics and Practice Recommendations for Young English Learners — National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
- Report: Dual Language Learners in the Early Years: Getting Ready to Succeed in School — National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
Books
- Espinosa, L. M. (2010). Getting it RIGHT for Young children From Diverse Backgrounds: Applying Research to Improve Practice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
- Tabors, Patton O. (2008). One Child, Two Languages: A Guide for Preschool Educators of Children Learning English As a Second Language. Baltimore, Maryland: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
Training Materials
- Supporting the Literacy Development of Diverse Language Learners in Early Childhood Classrooms (chat transcript)
- What Does the Research Say about Curriculum and Assessment for Young Dual Language Learners? Webinar
- Foundation and Instructional Considerations for Students in TPI and TBE Programs PowerPoint Presentation
- Overview: The New ISBE Bilingual Rules and Early Childhood Teacher Preparation PowerPoint Presentation
Language, Bilingualism, Cognition and Learning in Early Childhood
- Online Class: Understanding the Development of English Language Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom (ECE508)
- Bilingual Preschool in Practice Symposium, Erikson Institute, April, 2011
- Dr. Eugene Garcia - Bilingualism in Early Childhood Webinar Parts 1-4
Websites
- Colorín' in Colorado: A Bilingual Site for Families and Educators of English Language Learners
- Latino Policy Forum
- National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children and Families
- National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
- What Does the Research Say About Dual Language Learners? Illinois Early Learning Project
