"Teaching Dual Language Learners is a practical guide to help early childhood educators understand the needs of and provide instruction for young dual language

Offers practical ways to support young dual language learners and their families. Addresses communicating, using technology, pairing children, and more.

Teach young children English, maintain their home language, and develop the early literacy skills necessary for school readiness and success.

Outlines the core ideas of DAP as practiced in kindergarten so teachers can deepen their everyday practice.

Educating dual language learners (DLLs) and English learners (ELs) effectively is a national challenge with consequences both for individuals and for American s