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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.
Hear from Dr. Linda Espinosa, retired professor of early childhood education at the University of Missouri, as she talks about what assessment tools can be used with children who are dual language learners. This clip is part of the Dual Language Learners: Program and Family Support module, one of several EarlyEdU Alliance Higher Education Learning Modules.
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.
This standard outlines the requirements for tribal language preservation and revitalization in programs that serve American Indian and Alaska Native children.
In this short video, Luis Moll describes the concept of “funds of knowledge.”
Listen to Dr. Lisa Lopez share key concepts on how to improve practices to support children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and their families.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
