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An Office of the Administration for Children and Families Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC).

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DLL and Professional Development

 
 
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Find information to help  support teachers and program staff in working effectively with DLLs and their families. Find more information on addressing cultural competence, past and future conferences and materials and higher education programs.


The OHS Definition of Dual Language Learners and report will help you learn about dual language learners and their families.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Conferences & Trainings

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This section offers information and resources from past conferences that support DLL learning. It also provides updates on future conferences and trainings that help teachers implement culturally and linguistically responsive practices.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Staff Development
                

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Find information and resources that prepare high quality teachers  to serve DLLs. This section offers professional development support to help programs and teaching staff implement culturally responsive practices in the classroom.