Leading with the PS-TK English Learner Roadmap Toolkit
Nearly 60% of California’s children ages 0-5 are Dual Language Learners (DLLs), growing up in homes where languages other than English are spoken. These children represent a vibrant and diverse tapestry of linguistic and cultural backgrounds—including Spanish, Hmong, Dari, Farsi, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and many others.
As early learning educators and leaders, we have a unique opportunity to affirm and nurture these children's identities, languages, and cultures from the very start.
This interactive session is designed for educational leaders, preschool program directors, and early childhood educators across California’s mixed-delivery system who are committed to creating inclusive, high-quality learning environments for all children.
Grounded in the Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Toolkit for English Learner Roadmap Implementation, this session will guide participants to:
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Deepen understanding of young DLLs and the unique strengths they bring to early learning settings
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Explore effective program models and practices for Preschool–Transitional Kindergarten (TK) that support multilingual development
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Learn strategies to affirm, leverage, and develop children’s language and cultural assets in everyday instruction and family engagement
Why It Matters
By embracing multilingualism as a strength, we can ensure that every child’s home language and culture are seen as vital to their healthy development, school readiness, and long-term success. This session will equip you with tools and insights to strengthen your site’s approach to multilingual learning and build programs that reflect the rich diversity of California’s youngest learners.
DATE
January 27, 2025
TIME
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Audience: Administrators, Site Leaders with Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Programs, Preschool Program Directors, Family Child Care Home Providers, Head Start Directors
NOTE: Participants in attendance will receive a hard copy of the toolkit.
Sponsored by the Educator Workforce Investment Grant through the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Excellence in Education.