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Credential Verification

Issue date: September 9, 2026

ID: bab3d151-3c4e-41bb-b1ee-a5bf4de4e0dc

Issued by

National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)

Verified

NABE’s mission is to advocate for educational equity and excellence for bilingual/multilingual students in a global society.

Type

Program

Format

Hybrid

Duration

36 hours

Description

Project PARA NIÑOS is designed to better prepare and support Pre K-2 educators to implement evidence-based practices for teaching English learners (ELs) and dual language learners (DLs). Educators engage in a rigorous program of study over the course of 12 months focused on evidence-based instruction to improve language and literacy outcomes for EL/DLs. Educators also participated in a monthly Professional Learning Community to support implementation and provide ongoing job-embedded support.

Earning Criteria

Assignment

Topic 1: Where Language, Literacy, and Leadership Begins

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Topic 2: Living in Two Worlds: Leveraging Cultural & Generational Perspectives for School Readiness

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Topic 3: Parents as Teachers – Language, Literacy Strategies While Preserving the Home Language

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Topic 4: Storytelling and Journaling: Valuing early childhood literacy through Family History

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Topic 5: Early Childhood Education:The Key to a Better Future

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Topic 6: School Field Trip: Preparing Students and Parents for Success

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Topic 7: Improving Family and School Relationships: Partnerships for Success

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Topic 8: Creating a Family and School Action Plan for School Readiness: A Sustainability Plan

Assignment

Culminating Project: Completion of an Action Plan that incorporates one of the What Works Clearinghouse’s IES evidence-based recommendations.