Preschool Dual Language Learners: ENGLISH AT THE BEGINNING
January 22, 2010
As you know, the preschool years are closely associated with language development, and for many of the children in our local family literacy and school readiness programs, the majority are dual language learners. In order to better understand how to support children learning a second language in the classroom, the First 5 LA-funded Family Literacy Support Network is offering an ECE workshop presented by Sally Durbin of Teaching at the Beginning, Inc., titled ENGLISH AT THE BEGINNING. Ms. Durbin has extensive teaching experience in early education, second language acquisition, and has presented at various universities, state and national conferences. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and holds BCLAD and Administrative Credentials.
The workshop will cover the stages of second language acquisition, strategies for English language development and the assessment of second language acquisition. Please RSVP early so that they can make sure we have adequate space and a name tag for you.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- Learn about the stages of second language acquisition
- Learn strategies for supporting English language development in preschool
- Become familiar with assessment of second language acquisition
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: ECE teachers/Lead teachers/ECE instructional assistants/Administrators/Program Directors/Coordinators.
Please bring the following:
- Business Cards
- Your calendar
- Swap shop item: Feel free to bring "anything" related to the topic. We are trying to increase the artifacts/items shared at Swap Shop. [Preschool lesson plan supporting second language acquisition, teacher developed assessment tool for language development, etc. If you are unable to make copies, email the item and we will post it on the website.
Event date: Friday, January 22, 2010
Event time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This event will be held at the LACOE Head Start Facility, 10100 Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. (Room 109)*
Please note that since this is only a 3.0 hour meeting, only light refreshments will be served. RSVP/Questions/Suggestion can be directed to Elida Garcia at 562/922-6560 or by email at Garcia_Elida@lacoe.edu
