Early childhood teachers who are looking for practical ways to create a supportive environment for dual language learners while integrating educational technology into their preschool classrooms can now access free tools based on research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

"Supporting Emergent Bilingual Children in Early Learning" and "Integrating Technology into Early Learning" provide easy-to-use classroom checklists to aid teachers in effectively implementing promising classroom practices to meet the needs of diverse learners. The resources, available in Spanish, Chinese, and English, are applicable to all early childhood education professionals, working in all types of learning environments, with young children from all backgrounds. 

The resources are available for download on EDC's website, at https://www.edc.org/early-ed-tools