These frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) are designed to address some of the most common concerns and challenges faced today by early childhood educators regarding English learners (EL’s). These questions came from real preschool teachers and administrators just like you. It is hoped that the FAQ’s will serve as a resource to build your knowledge, link you to further resources, and help build expertise throughout your school and community.
The vignettes provided in this section are real life examples of the Core Principles in action. They are intended to be shared with staff in order to ignite a common vision and inspire a sense of possibility regarding services for English learners in your school. They represent a few of the many options for meeting the needs of EL’s.