Early Childhood

Articles

Early Childhood Education Resource Guide
From the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)

Effective practices and principles to support English language learners in the early childhood classroom

Working with Young English Language Learners: Some Considerations

What Early Childhood Teachers Need to Know About Language

Understanding the Impact of Language Differences on Classroom Behavior

Same article in Spanish:
La comprensión del impacto de diferencias lingüísticas en el comportamiento dentro del aula

Teaching Limited English Proficient Students Through the Arts

Becoming Bilingual: First and Second Language Acquisition

Is It Wrong to Speak to My Babies in Their Home Language?

Thematic Literature and Curriculum for English Language Learners in Early Childhood Education

Publications

Technology In Early Childhood Education: Finding the Balance
from the June 2001 Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
http://www.nwrel.org/request/june01/index.html

What Works? Promising Practices for Improving the School Readiness of English Language Learners This Compendium outlines research, identifies promising practices and provides snapshots of programs at work. These findings can be applied to states, jurisdictions, and programs working with the young English Language Learner population. Click here

Bulletin #78: English Language Learners 2005
Available online at
http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/hsbulletin78/cont_78.htm OR
http://www.headstartinfo.org/pdf/Bulletin78.pdf

Available in print, FREE of charge by calling toll free (866) 763-6481

Head Start has strong programmatic requirements that specifically refer to the home language, the learning of English, or the cultural background of families and children. Program staff and parents will benefit from the best practices, training models, recent research, and web-based resources identified in this issue. Sections include: The Community and Families; Educational Leaders; Teachers and Home Visitors Speak; Assessment; and Resources.

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