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Intentional Supports for Dual Language Learners
| Ecosystem Element 8

Rollins Staff | August 22, 2024

Session Description: This session will explore the Ecosystem Element 8, which focuses on intentional supports for DLL learners.  Dual Language Learners (DLLs) or emergent bilinguals, are children learning and developing in more than one language. This…

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Getting It Right For Dual Language Learners, as seen in Saporta Report

Rollins Staff | August 9, 2022

Over the next weeks, early childhood teachers will welcome a new group of children to their classrooms. Current demographics show that an increasing number of these children will be dual language or multilingual learners – children…

Birth to 5 Ecosystem: Supporting Dual Language Learners

Rollins Staff | July 18, 2022

Join the Rollins Staff as they explore how to support Dual Language Learners in the classroom setting. Click Here to Register!

Birth to 5 Ecosystem: Integrated Planning and Teaching Around an Anchor Book

Rollins Staff | July 11, 2022

Join us, as we share practices that are essential for  integrated plans and teaching around an anchor book. Click Here to Register.

Consistent Routines, Rituals, and Transitions

Rollins Staff | July 1, 2022

Join the Rollins staff as they explore the topic of consistent routines, rituals, and transitions.  Bring your experiences, get ready for great dialogue, and get ready to leave with ideas to transform your practice! Click…

A Culturally Responsive and Preserving Environment

Rollins Staff | July 1, 2022

Join the Rollins Facilitators as they discuss the benefits of preserving a culturally responsive environment.  Bring your experiences and get ready for great dialogue! Click Here to Register

Leaders Coffee Chat: Dual Language Learners

Rollins Staff | January 20, 2022

Are you a director, curriculum specialist, family support specialist, principal, coach, agency level advocate, or any other leader interested in sharing stories and asking questions about supporting young dual language learners? Join the Rollins Center’s…

Office Hours: Supporting Dual Language Learners

Rollins Staff | January 20, 2022

Do you have questions about how to best support young dual language learners? Do you have a story to share of something that’s working for you? Join the Rollins Center’s Dual Language Learners team to…

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The Gift

Rollins Staff | January 1, 2020

Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are children who are learning and developing in more than one language. In the US, 1 in 4 children under 8 are Dual Language Learners. Each one is given a precious…

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What Every Teacher Should Know About Dual Language Learners

Rollins Staff | October 29, 2019

A few years ago, I worked as a coach supporting a Pre-K teacher with young dual language learners (DLLs) – many of whom spoke Spanish. Nathan was one of the sweet four-year-old DLLs, and he…

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Let’s Talk About the Benefits of Bilingualism

Rollins Staff | October 28, 2019

Raise your hand if you learned a foreign language in school! Do you remember the unique name you chose to be called during your class? I do! You can call me Genevieve, today, instead of…

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5 Meaningful Ways to Support Dual Language Learners at Storytime

Rollins Staff | October 18, 2019

Children exposed to intentional storybook read alouds benefit from learning about written syntax and vocabulary, develop concepts of print and phonological awareness, and build their comprehension skills (National Early Literacy Panel 2008).  However, listening to…