Here at the EBC, we are dedicated to ensuring every young multilingual learner (MLL) receives a high-quality education in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
In California, where 60% of children from birth to five years old and 19% of K-12 students are multilingual learners, we believe that creating a supportive educational atmosphere that values these students is crucial. By focusing on the success of multilingual learners in the early grades, we aim to generate long-term benefits for all students, fostering a thriving and multilingual economy in California. Join us in our mission to empower young multilingual learners and cultivate a brighter future for all.
WELCOME to the emerging bilingual collaborative
We want to see young multilingual learners thrive.
Here’s how we support them:
Educator Mobilization
We mobilize PreK-3 educators to advocate on behalf of their multilingual learners.
Educator Preparation
We support local educator preparation pathways focused on building a diverse, multilingual educator workforce and preparing all educator candidates to serve young multilingual learners.
Educator DEVELOPMENT
We support coherent and sustainable professional development for PreK-3rd grade educators and administrators focused on high-quality instruction for multilingual learners in environments that value them.
Resources & Initiatives
Multilingual LearnING Toolkit
The Multilingual Learning Toolkit is an online hub for research-based key principles and instructional strategies for educators who teach PreK-3rd grade multilingual learners. And the best part? This toolkit is absolutely free. Start with the user guides to find how you can use it to support the important work you’re doing.
Meet our Grantees
Contact us
If you are a funder looking for opportunities to support multilingual learners in California,
please reach out to Kathleen Dutta, Director of the EBC at info@emergingbilingualcollaborative.org
