Event Calendar

Supporting Young Bilinguals

When:

October 20, 2016
6:30 PM — 9:00 PM

Where:

Child Care Links
Tri-Valley Conference Room
6601 Owens Drive Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
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Summary:

With a particular focus on the early years, students will learn about the different ways young children become bilingual, the advantages of being bilingual, and the myths and truths related to this topic. They will examine strategies to facilitate second language acquisition and develop a foundation for understanding the diverse experiences of the children and families in their programs. They will also explore the process of building respectful partnerships between family child care providers and families who have different home languages.

Topics include:
•The process of bilingualism in young children
•Advantages of bilingualism
•Strategies to facilitate second language acquisition
•Incorporating families’ cultures and foundations of knowledge into early
      childhood settings

Registration is required using one of the following:

• Online HERE
• Call 925.417.8733
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