We hope that you will find these resources interesting and useful in your practice. While we do not endorse any of these resources, we value their information and find it useful for programs to know that they are available. These websites are constantly changing and adding new information to support teachers and parents of all children, including DLLs. Check back often to find new resources!
Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Dual Language Learning
Gallaudet University. "Literacy for Latino Deaf and Hard of Hearing English Language Learners: Building the Knowledge Base." PowerPoint presentation by Barbara Gerner de Garcia. [PDF, 264.46 KB]
Gallaudet University. "Acquisition of English Literacy by Signing Deaf Children." Barbara Gerner de Garcia. Ponto de Vista, Florianopolis, n.05, p. 129-150, 2003. [PDF, 264.18 KB]
Resources in Other Languages
Center for Inclusive Child Care. HIIL NAAFO - Inclusion DVD for the Somali Community.
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. "Practical Strategies to Promote Social and Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children."
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning. "Tools for Developing Behavior Support Plans." {English and Spanish}
Teaching Resources
Catlett, C., P.J. Winton, & S.E. Hamel, eds. Resource guide: Selected early childhood early intervention training materials (12th ed.). Chapel Hill, NC: The University of North Carolina, PFG Child Development Institute, 2004. [PDF, 1.23 MB]
Gallaudet University Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center. "Creating a Multicultural School Climate for Deaf Children and Their Families."
Technical Reports
Burnette, J. (November 1999). Critical Behaviors and Strategies for Teaching Culturally Diverse Students. Reston, VA: ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.
Burnette, J. (March 1998). "Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of Minority Students in Special Education." Reston, VA: ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.
Website Articles
Brown, Dale S. & Karen Ford. "Communication Strategies for All Classrooms: Focusing on English Language Learners and Students with Learning Disabilities." (2007).
FPG Snapshot: Preparing Culturally Competent Early Childhood Teachers. [PDF, 831.56 KB]
Be sure to visit the Disabilities section of the ECLKC website for more information for all children.
