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Early education for dual language learners: Promoting school readiness and early school success

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This report contributes to the effort to identify the specific features of ECE programs that most effectively support DLLs. First, it offers a profile of DLLs, and outlines some factors that may affect their developmental and academic outcomes. Next, it takes a deeper look at the patterns of achievement among this group, highlighting the varied outcomes across national origin and socioeconomic groups. The following section reviews the research on early care and education approaches that have been shown to support higher levels of language and literacy development and achievement for DLLs. Finally, the report identifies the main elements of a high-quality early childhood education program, and shows how these features can be integrated into programs for young DLLs. It also discusses barriers to implementing effective approaches. The concluding section makes several recommendations on policy and practice for ECE programs that prepare DLLs for successful entry to school. (author abstract)
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