Region 9: Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) Language & Literacy Development Domain 3-Part Series 1 (LLD, FLD, ELD)

The domain of Language and Literacy Development includes two complementary subdomains: Foundational Language Development and English Language Development. The Foundational Language Development subdomain covers the foundations of language and literacy development in any language a child may be learning. It is designed for use with all monolingual and multilingual children. The English Language Development subdomain is designed for use with multilingual children who are learning English as an additional language around the time of entry in an early education program.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Review the PTKLF Language and Literacy Development (LLD) domain and the two subdomains, Foundational Language Development (FLD) and English Language Development (ELD) for children aged three to five-and-a-half years
• Introduce key developmentally appropriate strategies highlighted in the LLD domain
• Build understanding of the FLD and ELD subdomains
• Explore and gain understanding of how the PTKLF are representative and inclusive of children's cultures, languages, and lived experiences.
• Identify how teachers can support Foundational Language Development and English Language Development

REGISTRATION IN THIS SESSION WILL ENROLL YOU IN THE SERIES 1. PLEASE SEE DATES BELOW AS WELL AS THE DESCRIPTION IN OMS WITH DATES. 

IF YOU ENROLL IN SERIES 1, PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL IN SERIES 2. CHOOSE ONE. BOTH WILL BE THE SAME CONTENT. 

Series 1 Information:

• Langauge and Literacy Development Overview (Session 1): March 12, 2025
• Foundational Language Development Overview (Session 2): March 26, 2025
• English Language Development Overiew (Session 3); April 1, 2025

OMS Registration: http://ocde.k12oms.org/1239-262399