Working with Early Childhood Dual Language Learners

When
August 09, 2012
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location
University of Minnesota

There are many pressing questions in the field regarding recommended practices in early childhood educational settings and in conducting screening and evaluations with this population of children. This training is designed to answer practical questions about evaluation procedures and interventions that best support young Dual Language Learners by:

Examining the role of language proficiency in eligibility determination
Exploring the role of native language support and the key components of bilingual acquisition
Discussing how to effectively work with interpreters and actively involve families

Keynote Speaker

Lillian Duran, Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University

Minnesota Early Childhood Practitioners Panelists

Ann Derr - Bilingual speech and language pathologist, St. Paul Public Schools; lead author, Talk with Me manual, on bilingual assessment & intervention of special needs children
Sarah Clyne - Executive Director, Joyce Spanish-English Immersion Preschool, Minneapolis
Terry Kohlmeier - Director of Education, PICA Head Start

Register here.

The event is $50.00 and attendees will receive 4 CEU contact hours.

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