English Language Learner Home Language Development- PreK (Early Childhood)

GOAL 28 :Use the home language to communicate within and beyond the classroom.ELLHLD.EC.28

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 28A: Use the home language at age-appropriate levels for a variety of social and academic purposes.ELLHLD.EC.28A

    1. ii

      Use home language in family, community, and early childhood settings.ELLHLD.EC.28A-2

    2. i

      May demonstrate progress and mastery of benchmarks through home language.ELLHLD.EC.28A-1

    3. iii

      Develop an awareness of the different contextual and cultural features in the early childhood and community settings the child participates in.ELLHLD.EC.28A-3

GOAL 29: Use the home language to make connections and reinforce knowledge and skills across academic and social areas.ELLHLD.EC.29

  • A

    LEARNING STANDARD 29A: Use the home language to attain benchmarks across all the learning areas and to build upon and develop transferable language and literacy skills.ELLHLD.EC.29A

    1. i

      Use home cultural and linguistic knowledge to express current understandings and construct new concepts.ELLHLD.EC.29A-1

    2. ii

      With adult support, begin to bridge home language and English to demonstrate progress in meeting IELDS.ELLHLD.EC.29A-2

    3. iii

      Exhibit foundational literacy skills in home language to foster transfer to English.ELLHLD.EC.29A-3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards