Introduction

“Dual language learner children” are defined as children whose first language is a language other than English or children who are developing two or more languages, one of which may be English.

The Migration Policy Institute states that, 59% of California children from birth to five speak a language other than English in the home. 

To better support children, families and teachers with multilingualism, the California Department of Education has developed a standardized approach to identify dual language learners within state preschool programs.

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