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Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources
The California Department of Education (CDE) provides resources and information on the development and implementation of multilingual programs. User will need to use the tabs provided on the site to find information on Types of Programs, Implementation Resources, Frequently Asked Questions, and Parent Resources.
Below the "Overview of Multilingual Programs" section, please find the Multilingual Program Implementation Resources suing the following tabs:
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Parent Toolkit for Multilingual Education: This toolkit includes PowerPoint presentations and printable parent guides in English and Spanish for parents about the benefits of multilingual education, multilingual programs, and how to become involved in their children’s education.
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California's Best Practices for Young Dual Language Learners: This series of research overviews spans the disciplines of neuroscience, cognitive science, developmental psychology, assessment, educational research, family engagement, and special needs.
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Global California 2030: The mission of Global California 2030 is to equip our students with the world language skills to succeed in the global economy and to fully engage with the diverse mixture of cultures and languages found in California and throughout the world.
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Promoting the Educational Success of Children and Youth Learning English: The 2017 National Academies of Sciences report on English learners identifies effective practices for educators and recommends steps to support high-quality educational outcomes for students.
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Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education: The third edition of this widely-used resource has been updated to reflect new knowledge, practices, and policies in the arena of dual language education.
Recursos para la Educación Multilingüe (español): https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/multilingualeduspan.asp
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