Dual Language Learner (DLL) & English Language Learner (ELL) Toolkit

The ELL Tool Kit is a project of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).  It is
due to their vision and leadership that this resource has been developed to provide guiding
principles, research, and best practices for early learning professionals working with young
Dual Language Learners (DLLs) and English Language Learners (ELLs), their families, and their communities.

RESEARCH

• Research Brief and Toolkit (PDF)
• Annotated Bibliography (PDF)
• Web Resources (PDF)
• Toolkit Keystone STARS Leadership Conference 2009 (PDF)
• Alignment of Standards for the Early Learning Professional and ELLs (PDF)

TOOLKIT

• Cross Cultural Competence Model (PDF)
• Cultural Identity and the Cross Cultural Continuum (PDF)
• Guidelines for Culturally Responsive Educational Practice (PDF)
• Guidelines for Working Effectively with ELL Families (PDF)
• Myths and Realities (PDF)
• Stages of Second Language Acquisition (PDF)
• Professional Development in Spanish (PDF)
• Professional Development Resources in Spanish (PDF)