While we do not endorse any of these resources, we value their information. 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.

Books

NAEYC. A World of Difference: Reading on Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society. (2003).

Websites

Center for Applied Linguistics. Center for Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence.

CACF. Coalition for Asian American Children & Families.

Minnesota Humanities Center.

University of Washington College of Education. Center for Multicultural Education.  

Website Articles

Colorín Colorado. The Diversity of English Language Learners.

Colorín Colorado.  Multicultural Education/Diversity/Culturally-Responsive Instruction.

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. Early Childhood Research Institute Technical Reports.

National Association for the Eduation of Young Children. "Position Statements on Linguistic and Cultural Diversity."

NAEYC. Incorporating Cultural Themes to Promote Preschoolers’ Critical Thinking in American Indian Head Start Classrooms. 2011.

Santos, Rosa Milagros and Debbie Reese. "Selecting Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Materials: Suggestions for Service Providers." ERIC Digest (1999). [PDF, 35KB].

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