2019 Dual Language Learner Celebration Week
In this vlog, Dr. Bergeron and Jennifer Amaya discuss Dual Language Learner Celebration Week, Feb. 19–22, 2019. Learn how to join in on key celebration activities.
HeadStart.gov Archive
Cross-Cutting Approaches
60 Minutes from Catalogue to Classroom (C2C)
This series of professional development training modules highlights individual journal articles featured in the Head Start Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness Resource Catalogues (Volumes 1-3). Head Start program directors, education managers, trainers, and others may use this content to encourage discussion with staff on culture, dual language learning, and best practices.
A National Overview of Grantee CLASS® Scores in 2012
Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2012 grantee-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
A National Overview of Grantee CLASS® Scores in 2013
Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2013 grantee-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
A National Overview of Grantee CLASS® Scores in 2014
Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2014 grantee-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
A National Overview of Grantee CLASS® Scores in 2015
Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2015 grantee-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
Arizona Refugee Head Start Project
The Arizona Refugee Head Start Project is a short video that illustrates the benefit of Head Start for refugee children and families. It highlights the collaboration between an Arizona Head Start grantee, a refugee resettlement program, and other agencies to support the unique needs and success of refugee families and their young children.
Assessing the Progress of Children Who Are Dual Language Learners (DLLs) in Head Start and Early Head Start Webcast
This webinar, part of the Ready for Success series, focuses on how to best assess the progress of dual language learners in Early Head Start and Head Start. The members of the panel discuss how to systematically observe and assess, how to be culturally and linguistically responsive, how to utilize the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework, and how to develop goals to create individualized assessment practices. A viewer's guide and additional resources are available below.
Assessing the Progress of English Language Development of Children Who Are Dual Language Learners in Head Start and Early Head Start Webinar
Ready for Success Series
This webinar, as part of the Ready for Success series led by the Office of Head Start's Early Language Specialist, Sharon Yandian, focuses on assessing children's progress in learning English as a second language. Panelists discuss the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework as a tool in the assessment of expressive and receptive English language development in children who are dual language learners.
Assessing Young Dual Language Learners: What You Need to Know and Why
2008 Dual Language Learners Institute General Session - Carol Hammer
Carol Hammer, keynote speaker for the 2008 Dual Language Learner's Institute General Session, discusses major findings from research conducted with Dual Language Learners. Head Start programs may find these findings useful in assessing and supporting language development.
