2. Question
How did it make you feel not being able to understand your teacher and communicate with her?
How did it make you feel being able to understand your teacher and communicate with her?

3. Supporting Dual Language Learners

4. What is a Dual Language Learner?
“Children who acquire two or more languages simultaneously, and learn a second language while continuing to develop their first (home) language.” (Head Start)
Similar terms
Bilingual
English language learners (ELL)
English learners
Limited English Proficient (LEP)

5. Building Relationships
Let's Watch
How is the teacher showing his support for the children’s home language?
What message are the children receiving from their teacher?

6. Why should we support DLL?
Strengthens parent and child relationship
Reinforces/validates children’s family & cultural identity
Develops children’s self-esteem and pride
Strong foundation in home language development positively affects learning a second language
Children are more likely to be ready for school when their home language is supported as they learn English
Long-term success in school and life

7. Statistics
60% of children 0-8 years of age in California are dual language learners
87% of dual language learners attend Head Start/Early Head Start programs
29% of parents of dual language learners have less than a high school education
Top 5 home languages spoken by parents of dual language learners
Spanish
Chinese
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Korean