Supporting Diverse Learners
The Office of Early Learning has compiled the following guidance to support diverse learners.
Preschool Children with Disabilities
Some children who have diagnosed conditions, or disabilities that are medical, physical, developmental or psychological may need more support to progress in one or more developmental areas.
EMLs are prekindergarten students who enter prekindergarten with a home or primary language other than English.ÌýÌýEMLs bring rich cultural and linguistic experiences to the prekindergarten classroom. These valued resources should be used to scaffold learning and can contribute significantly to academic achievement in prekindergarten and beyond.Ìý
It can be challenging to enroll and retain preschoolers experiencing homelessness because families in temporary housing may move frequently. State-administered prekindergarten programs offer a crucial opportunity for young children to develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Unfortunately, they often face barriers to accessing these programs and participate at lower rates than their permanently housed peers.