Fostering Infant Relationships with Peers and Siblings
Supporting children who are dual language learners who also have a disability or suspected delay requires intentional support. Learn to design learning experiences to support their development.
Gathering and Using Language Information That Families Share
Find considerations and questions to ask parents and families about their children’s past experiences with language. Explore what can be learned from questions and why the answers matter.
Supports for Classroom Language Models for All Children: Step-by-Step Guide
This resource offers sequenced guidance for programs to use as they implement the recommendations in Classroom Language Models: A Leader's Implementation Manual.
Integrating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices to Support Children Who Are Dual Language Learners
Explore this first of three guides designed to support program leaders. Discover ways to help program staff reflect on their own understanding and beliefs about learning and speaking more than one language.
Engaging with Families of Children Who Are Dual Language Learners
In the third of three guides designed to support program leaders, learn ways to improve engagement with the families of children who are dual language learners across your program.
Professional Learning Guides to Support Children Who Are Dual Language Learners
Program leaders can use these guides to develop practices and systems to support the full and effective participation of children who are dual language learners and their families.
Planned Language Approach: Tips for Getting Started
Explore key pieces of information about a Planned Language Approach, including its purpose, benefits, and where to start.
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Express Checkout Worksheet
Use this resource to check whether materials for children and families are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Focus on Phonological Awareness
Learn how to use the Planned Language Approach (PLA) to promote phonological awareness for children in your program. Explore the research and the development trajectory for these skills in children ages birth to 5.
Cultural Learning Experiences in Tribal Early Learning Settings
These videos demonstrate cultural practices in tribal early learning settings that support children's development in all Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) domains.