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.
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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. Administrators, teachers, providers, caregivers, and families can use these resources to promote a positive experience for all children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sharing an English Book in Spanish
In this video from a Migrant Head Start program in California, an educator in a transitional bilingual education program reads an English book in Spanish. This clip is part of the Dual Language Learners: Program and Family Support module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.
Welcoming and Communicating with Families
Watch this video featuring Dr. Lillian Duran discussing how educators welcome and communicate with families. This clip is part of the Dual Language Learners: Program and Family Support module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.
Setting a Supportive Classroom Environment for DLL Children
In this clip, hear from expert Dr. Lilian Duran about setting up a supportive classroom environment. This video is part of the Dual Language Learners: Program and Family Support module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.
Following a Child's Lead—Example
In this short video, watch as an educator assesses a child's mathematical knowledge while the child plays math games on a computer. The educator asks the child questions to make sure she understands what the child knows. This clip is part of the Dual Language Learners: Program and Family Support module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.
Talking with Infants
Watch this clip to view how an educator uses multiple conversation strategies to talk with infants. This video is part of the Dual Language Learners: Program and Family Support module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.
