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​​​​Families, teachers, and policymakers have become increasingly aware of the need to address the linguistic diversity of Illinois early childhood students, many of whom are experiencing formal schooling for the first time. On this page, there are resources available for parents/ guardians, teachers, and administrators to utilize for English Learners in early childhood.​

 Articles, Reports & Resources

Articles and Reports

​Internet Resources

WIDA Early Years Resources

 Multilingual Preschool Videos for Families

  • ​Watch this video to learn about a tool we use in Illinois to identify children's home languages. You will learn about your rights and how schools use the Home Language Survey.
    • "Identification of Multilingual Learners in Illinois Preschool Programs" in English, Spanish and Arabic
  • ​Helping your child maintain their home language or learn a new language from an early age has lasting benefits that go beyond just speaking more than one language." The State of Illinois has a statewide goal to nurture bilingualism in all children, and your commitment to your home language is an important part of that goal. Watch this video to learn more.
    • ​"Young Children and the Bilingual Brain" in English, Spanish and Arabic

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