The Dual Language Learning Professional Development (DLLPD) for the California Early Childhood Workforce project was funded by the California Department of Education from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
This investment focused on equipping early educators throughout the state with the skills needed to teach dual language learners in child care programs. Specialized training in this area is critical as over 60% of children between the ages of birth and five in California live in a household where members speak a language other than English.
The project focused on offering a statewide undergraduate two-course sequence, a one-unit graduate course for administrators, and online training through CSUCI’s Extended University . The courses were adapted from existing Early Childhood Studies curriculum at CSUCI, ECS 462 Supporting Dual Language Learners: Context and Approaches. These courses and training introduce students to current theory, research and policy to support dual language learners and effective strategies to use in the classroom. The grant funded courses, EDUC 490 and EDUC 697 were offered online and in-person, in both English and Spanish. Over 500 early educators across the State of California, coaches and administrators completed training.
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This project was made possible by the Budget Act of 2018 which authorized professional development of licensed providers directed towards providers serving young dual language learners. The purpose of this funding is to offer high quality professional development activities for early educators of dual language learners in infant/toddler, early care and center-based settings or classrooms.
The EDUC 490 two-course undergraduate sequence and EDUC 697 graduate level course for Administrators addressed the goal of these grants to increase professional knowledge and skills in the areas of:
To learn more about this funding visit: https://earlyedgecalifornia.org/dll-professional-development-funding-2018/
This course introduces early childhood professionals to the development of young dual language learners in early learning settings. The course responds to a growing need for teachers and early learning professionals to develop skills and knowledge to implement optimal learning experiences in high quality learning environments for all children. The focus of this course is on current education policies and demographic trends, children's bilingual language development and assessment, and on teachers' cultural competence.
This course focuses on effective instructional and programmatic practices that ensure full and effective participation of young dual language learners. Topics that will be covered include: Classroom Language Models, Planned Language Approach (PLA), Personalized Oral Language Learning (POLL) principles and strategies, and program self-assessments.
Each course includes an embedded community of practice. Students discuss their experiences planning, implementing and reflecting on classroom and programmatic supports for dual language learners.
This course introduces early childhood administrators to the development of young dual language learners in early learning settings. The course responds to a growing need for early learning leaders to implement optimal learning experiences in high quality learning environments for all children. The focus of this course is on researching, planning and implementing a planned language approach.
Each course includes an embedded community of practice. Administrators discuss their experiences planning, implementing programmatic supports for dual language learners during. They are also encouraged to continue networking outside of class for on-going peer support.
1 Academic Unit Per Course
Total of 2 Units
Tuition Covered by CDE
Total of $920
Classroom Materials Covered by Sobrato Foundation
Textbook