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The 2010 Early Learning Dual Language Learner Forum, hosted by Preschool California, featured experts in the fields of DLL research, best practices and policy. The forum was held on March 25, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the downtown Los Angeles Sheraton, in Los Angeles, CA.
The forum was intended to identify resources and research gaps relating to dual language learners. Expert panels included Dual Language Learner (DLL) Relevant Research Findings & Child Outcomes; Best Practices, Assessment & Curriculum; and Language Policies and Leadership in the State and Federal Landscape. Additionally, participants worked in groups to make recommendations for future policy and research relating to young children developing two or more languages in the areas of Workforce Development, Quality Rating & Improvement Systems, Curriculum, Assessment and more.
Please see the agenda and materials below.
| Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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Welcome, Presented by: Ernesto Saldaña, Statewide Field Director, Preschool California
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Preschool California: Overview of DLL Policy Brief, Presented by: Janet Lopez, Senior Policy Analyst, Preschool California
Video: Overview of DLL Policy Brief
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Relevant Research Findings on Language Development
Moderator: Linda Espinosa, Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Missouri, Colombia
Introduction to current research and potential opportunities
Panelists:
Janet Oh, Assistant Professor of Psychology, California State University, Northridge
Overview of language acquisition/development and benefits of bilingualism for children ages 0-5
Kathryn Lindholm-Leary, Professor of Child and Adolescent Development, San Jose State University
Overview of different types of dual language learner programs and benefits ofbilingual education
Dina Castro, Scientist, FPG Child Development Institute, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Defining quality of early childhood practices to support dual language learners: What to do in English-only classrooms
Video: Relevant research findings on language development.
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| Questions from Audience |
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Best Practices: Two approaches toward meeting the needs of Dual Language Learners
Moderator: Diane Ujiiye, Director, Asian Pacific Islanders California Action Network (APIsCAN)
Introduction of panelists
Panelists:
LAUSD Plan:
Whit Hayslip, Assistant Superintendent, Early Childhood Education, LAUSD
Introduction to LAUSD plan
Linda Espinosa, Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Missouri, Columbia
Overview of how LAUSD plan aligns with K-12 system
Marlene Zepeda, Professor of Child and Family Studies, California State University, Los Angeles
Overview of family involvement plan
Santa Clara Sobrato Plan:
Laurie Olsen, Director, Sobrato Early Academic Literacy (SEAL) Program
Overview of the SEAL program
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| Questions from Audience |
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Boxed Lunch & Keynote Speaker: LAUSD Board Vice President Yolie Flores Aguilar
Video: Keynote Speaker Yolie Flores Aguilar
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State and Federal Landscape: Language Policies and Leadership
Moderator: Janet Lopez, Senior Policy Analyst, Preschool California
Introduction of panelists
Panelists:
Camille Maben, Director, Child Development Division, California Department of Education (CDE)
Overview on CDE resources to support language development
Kay Wernert, Director, Marin Head Start
Overview on Head Start resources to support dual language development
Carola Matera, Ph.D., Dual Language Specialist, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Project, Academy for Educational Development
Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and learning in Head Start: A systemic approach.
Video: State and Federal Landscape: Language Policies and Leadership
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| Questions from Audience |
| Breakout: Workgroups develop recommendations and next steps |
| Report: Workgroups report recommendations to larger group |
| Preschool California: Overview of next steps |
| Adjourn |
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Media Coverage:
New America Media: Using Spanish to build English skills. May 16. By Vivian Po.
The preschool, called Sobrato Early Academic Literacy (SEAL), is a five-year pilot designed to narrow the academic achievement gap between Latino English Learners and non-English learners by the end of third grade. [more]
La Opinión: Los programas bilingues. April 15. By Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education Vice President Yolie Flores and LAUSD Assistant Superintendet Whit Hayslip.
Cuando los padres de Michael Delgado evaluaron a qué programa preescolar llevar a su hijo, eligieron el programa bilingüe del Centro de Educación Inicial Brooklyn en el Este de Los Ángeles pues les atraía que le brindara las aptitudes en idioma inglés que necesitaría para su futuro éxito académico, a la vez que le permitía desarrollar sus habilidades en español. [more] |
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