Intentional Language Support for Children Who Are Dual Language Learners
Use this second of three guides to help program staff improve their intentional language support for children who are dual language learners.
Style Guide for Translations into Spanish
Explore this style guide, which comprises language best practices that are helpful in providing meaningful information to the Spanish-speaking Head Start community.
Visual Guide to Dual Language Learners in Head Start Programs
This infographic displays the many languages dual language learners speak in Head Start programs. Discover how being bilingual supports a child's development, learning, and success in life.
Brilliant Bilingual Babies
Explore this brief to learn how home visitors can support children who are learning more than one language. Find out how a solid foundation in a child’s home language is key to later language success.
Dual Language Learners Program Assessment: Users' Guide
Learn about ways to check your program’s progress in meeting a coordinated approach to serving children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and their families.
Tribal Language Preservation and Revitalization
Find out how this Standards in Action vignette addresses the requirements for tribal language preservation and revitalization.
Grounding Language Practices in Preschool Classrooms with Dual Language Learners: What Is a Planned Language Approach and Why Is It Important?
Watch this presentation about the Planned Language Approach support to planning and implementing high-quality language and early literacy services in all classrooms and for all children.
Culture and Language
Head Start programs are committed to recognizing and respecting the culture and language of the children and their families. Programs emphasize the strengths of each children’s individual culture and language and holding high expectations for all.
Assessment of Young Dual Language Learners
Watch this presentation and listen to common questions that arise when assessing young dual language learners.
Why Do We Need a Planned Language Approach?
Language competency is crucial to children’s schoo l success. Planned Language Approach (PLA) ensures that decisions about program policies, curriculum, and instruction are based on key language development research, prenatal to adult. PLA also takes into consideration the vast cultural and linguistic diversity of children in the United States, as reflected in Early Head Start and Head Start enrollments.