Dual Language Learner (DLL) Support

California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Resources

• Management Bulletin (MB) 23-03 Updated Guidance on Identification of Dual Language Learners
• Family Language Instrument (Attachment A) (DOCX)
• Family Language and Interest Interview (Attachment B) (DOCX)
• California State Preschool Program Dual Language Learner Identification Tools Translations
• Preschool Language Information System (PLIS) Support
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Management Bulletin 23-03 and the Preschool Language Information System (PLIS)
• Webinar Resources: Dual Language Learners Series
  • Part 1: Identifying Dual Language Learners (DLLs) in California State Preschool Programs - May 9, 2023
    • May 9 Webinar Recording (1:19:36)
    • May 9 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
  • Part 2: Data Reporting Dual Language Learners in California State Preschool Programs - May 16, 2023
    • May 16 Webinar Recording (1:18:06)
    • May 16 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
  • Part 3: Supporting Dual Language Learners in California State Preschool Programs - June 13, 2023
    • June 13 Webinar Recording (1:31:32)
    • June 13 Webinar Slides (PPTX)

Additional Resources

Resources to share with families regarding the benefits of multilingualism and home language development:

• Ways to Develop Your Child's Multilingualism (Spanish) (PDF)
• Keeping Your Home Language (available in 16 languages)
• Benefits of Multilingualism (PDF)
• The Importance of Home Language Series (available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and other languages)

Research to Practice:

• Early Learning and Care for Multilingual and Dual Language Learners Ages Zero to Five (PDF): This research to practice was developed by the California Department of Education (CDE).
• Multilingual Programs and Pedagogy: What Teachers and Administrators Need to Know and Do (PDF): This research to practice was developed by the CDE.
• Multilingual Learning Toolkit : This toolkit was developed by Early Edge California, CDE, and partners, and includes evidence-based practices for supporting multilingual children in preschool through third grade.

Dual Language Learner Research:

• A Promising Approach for Dual Language Learners 2022 (PDF): This study was conducted by the American Institutes for Research.
• Dual Language Learner Pilot Study : This study was conducted by the American Institutes for Research and First 5 California.

Classroom Support:

• California's DLL Identification Process Helps Teachers Support Young Children & their Families: This video was developed by Early Edge California and shares from a teacher and parent perspective the benefits of the DLL identification process for children, teachers, and families.
  • English Video (2:29)
  • Spanish Video (2:29)
• Dual Language Learners Initiative Quality Start Los Angeles : Resources for families and educators as provided by Quality Start Los Angeles.
• A three-part webinar series for teachers that focuses on Family Engagement, Oral Language Development, and Home Language Development : This series was developed by Early Edge California and SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language).
• Classroom Strategies webinars developed by Early Edge California:
  • English: Effective Classroom Practices for Equitably Serving Preschool-Age Dual Language Learners (1:01:54)
  • Spanish: Prácticas efectivas para apoyar equitativamente a los estudiantes preescolares que aprenden en dos idiomas (1:00:51)
• Personalized Oral Language Learning (POLL) to support young Dual Language Learners and their families