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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.
Learn ways to develop young children’s phonological awareness and how families can help their children build this key skill. Find out how kindergartner, Joan, developed phonological awareness from birth.
Explore resources related to developing young children's oral language and vocabulary, including support strategies for parents and families. See how these skills develop through the eyes of a kindergartener.
Find ways to support children’s book knowledge and print concepts. Learn how families can help children build these skills. See how background knowledge develops through the eyes of a kindergartener.
Discover how young children’s background knowledge is key to learning as well as ways parents and families can support it. Learn how background knowledge develops through the eyes of kindergartener, “Joan.”
Viewers guide for "Ready for Success: Supporting Literacy Development for Children Who Are Dual Language Learners in Head Start and Early Head Start Webinar."
Timeline stretching back to 1972 outlining Head Start's support for children and families who speak languages other than English.
PDF of slide deck for "Head Start 101: Getting Started with Dual Language Learners in Head Start & Early Head Start."
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.
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.
Learn ways to support home visitors who work with families of children who are dual language learners (DLLs). Explore strategies to support DLLs’ learning in the Big Five for All areas of early literacy.
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official website of the Administration for Children and Families
