In this BabyTalks webinar, learn about infants' and toddlers' amazing capacity to learn multiple languages. Explore strategies and resources that support children who are dual language learners from birth to 3 years.
Use this resource to check whether materials for children and families are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
This infographic displays the many languages dual language learners speak in Head Start programs. Discover how being bilingual supports a child's development, learning, and success in life.
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.
Find out how to use this assessment tool to target improvements in management systems and program areas that support culturally and linguistically responsive services for all children and families.
Review the specific Head Start Program Performance Standards that require management systems and services to ensure full and effective participation of children who are dual language learners and their families.
School readiness and school success for children who are dual language learners are tied directly to mastery of their home language. This series of handouts is designed to provide staff and families with basic information on topics related to children learning two or more languages. They emphasize the benefits of being bilingual, the importance of maintaining home language, and the value of becoming fully bilingual. These easy-to-read resources highlight important information that every adult living or working with young dual language learners should know.
Listen as guest experts share resources to support children with disabilities and their families. Explore the webinars and related resources below.
Learn about the key components of a Planned Language Approach (PLA). Find out why it's important, who can use it and where, and how a PLA can support systems and practices.