This training provides foundational knowledge to design early childhood instruction that meets the language development needs of emergent bilingual students while addressing the critical areas of academic success. It is best used as a refresher for experienced teachers and administrators or an introduction for new teachers and administrators.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the best approaches to teaching specific skills to support emergent bilingual students in early childhood education.
- Explain how language develops in young emergent bilingual students
- Apply research-based strategies to support development
- Design literacy experiences that accelerate language
CPE: 1.5 Hours