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Durán, Lillian K.; López, Lisa M.; Wackerle-Hollman, Alisha K.; Miranda, Alejandra; Sawyer, Brooke; Hammer, Carol Scheffner – Bilingual Research Journal, 2023
The Language Interaction Snapshot (LISn; Sprachman et al., 2009) was used to measure the quantity and quality of language interactions in English and Spanish in 143 preschool classrooms serving Spanish-speaking dual language learners. Both teachers (n = 112) and assistant teachers (n = 92) were included in analyses with a total of 461…
Descriptors: Language Usage, Second Language Learning, Preschool Children, Preschool Education
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Wackerle-Hollman, Alisha; Durán, Lillian; Miranda, Alejandra; Chávez, Carlos; Rodriguez, Michael; Medina Morales, Norma – School Psychology Review, 2022
Multitiered systems of support hold promise for dual language learners when culturally and linguistically responsive practices guide instruction. We modeled growth on Spanish and English early literacy skills and examined the role of language exposure and use at the individual and classroom instruction level in a group of 313…
Descriptors: Spanish Speaking, Bilingual Students, Preschool Children, Spanish
Wackerle-Hollman, Alisha; Durán, Lillian; Miranda, Alejandra; Chavez, Carlos; Rodriguez, Michael; Medina Morales, Norma – Grantee Submission, 2021
Multitiered systems of support hold promise for dual language learners when culturally and linguistically responsive practices guide instruction. We modeled growth on Spanish and English early literacy skills and examined the role of language exposure and use at the individual and classroom instruction level in a group of 313…
Descriptors: Spanish Speaking, Bilingual Students, Preschool Children, Spanish
Minnesota Department of Education, 2018
The ability to communicate in multiple languages and navigate distinct cultural settings are significant assets that need to be understood and supported in schools. Minnesota values schools that strive to recognize and build on the linguistic and cultural resources of students and families. Recognizing and building on the strengths and resources…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Legislation
Chase, Richard; Valorose, Jennifer – Wilder Research, 2019
As part of Minnesota's Pre-K Planning Grant, the purpose of this study is to learn about the experiences of parents of young children in order to shape/tailor effective ways to communicate with them about child development and early education opportunities. The goals of the study are to make sure all types of parents with young children in…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Child Development, Preschool Education, Parent Education