Special Considerations: Developmental Screening of Children Ages Birth to 5 Who Are Dual Language Learners (DLLs)

Standard 3Resource Type: ToolkitTopic: Assessment Methods and ToolsTopic: Observation and DocumentationTopic: Multilingual Learners

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Written By Kadisha Conteh

This guide reviews current understandings of the development and importance of screening in supporting DLLs. It includes tools that can help Head Start and Early Head Start program leaders make informed and intentional decisions about selecting valid screening instruments and implementing high-quality screening practices for young DLLs. This is helpful when valid screening tools are not available in the languages of the children being served. While the emphasis in this publication is Head Start and Early Head Start, the content has broader applicability and relevance.

Organization/Author: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC)

Type of Resource: Toolkit

Publication Date: 2019

Key Competency 3bKey Competency 3cAge range: Birth to 5

Kadisha Conteh

Special Considerations: Developmental Screening of Children Ages Birth to 5 Who Are Dual Language Learners (DLLs)

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