CDSS – CDMIS User Manual; Appendix A: Dual Language Learner (DLL) Designation

Dual Language Learner (DLL) Designation (CDD-801A Only)

This identifies whether a child is considered a Dual Language Learner (DLL).

Where to Find It:

Determined using the child’s Family Language Instrument or during the Staff Designation Process.

Rules and Guidelines:

• This field is only required for center-based CCTR and center-based CMIG programs. All other programs must leave blank.
• This information field is required.
• 5 valid entries (detailed below) 
  • 1: DLL
  • 2: Non-DLL 
  • 3: DLL-Staff Designation 
  • 4: Parent Opt-Out 
  • 5: Not yet designated 
• Do not include a leading zero.
• This field must be left blank during non-DLL reporting months.

Details of entry options:

1: DLL: Child is designated as a DLL through the Family Language Instrument or through previous designation.

2: Non-DLL: Child only speaks English.

3: DLL Staff Designation: Staff Designation is only used to identify a child as a DLL if a parent/guardian originally identifies a child as not a DLL but then the staff observe that the child responds to, understands, or communicates in another language(s) other than English.

4: Parent Opt-Out: Parent has opted out of Dual Language Designation, including Staff Designation.

5: Not Yet Designated: The child does not have a completed Family Language Instrument on file, typically because the child enrolled prior to the DLL reporting requirement, and have not recertified into the program yet.

Error Messages and Solutions

See Appendix B: Error Message Codes for solutions to error messages.

• What do I report if the parent ops-out of the Dual Language Learner (DLL) Designation?
  • Report option 4: Parent Opt-Out.
• What do I report if the child recently enrolled and does not have a completed Family Language Instrument on file?
  • If the child does not have a completed Family Language Instrument on file, Report option 5: Not Yet Designated.