Recipient Perspectives to Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander Families
Learn how Head Start programs from Regions II, V, and IX have supported their Asian American and Pacific Islander communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Culture and Language
Across early childhood systems and programs, managers and staff must be prepared to enhance experiences for the growing number of young children who are learning their home languages and English. Administrators, teachers, caregivers, and families can use these resources to help ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services for all children birth to 5. These resources can also help staff provide high quality services for children who are dual language learners (DLLs). Programs can promote positive experiences for DLLs by holding high expectations. They can also emphasize children’s cultural and linguistic strengths.
Health Disparities: Responding with a Lens on Race and Ethnicity
Watch this webinar to review disparities in access to health care and health outcomes for high-risk children and families.
Engaging in Conversations About Racial and Ethnic Equity
Explore information about creating respectful, inclusive environments that invite and honor the diverse perspectives of staff and families in service of moving forward together.
Dual Language Learner Celebration Week
Dual Language Learner (DLL) Celebration Week is an annual virtual celebration about children who are DLLs and their families.
Culture, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (CDIE): Spotlight on Human Resource Systems
Examine how the Multicultural Principles for Early Childhood Leaders support Head Start management systems and help you honor culture, diversity, inclusion, and equity when developing program goals and objectives.
Elevating Cultural Responsiveness in Effective Teaching Practices
Examine examples of how to elevate instructional interactions with culturally authentic and relevant connections to support early learning in all domains.
Updating Classroom Language Models in a Planned Language Approach
Discover how Classroom Language Models (CLMs) can help support children and families who speak multiple languages. Learn about the steps to select and implement a model that meets the unique circumstances of programs.
Responsive Teaching and Learning Environments for Dual Language Learners
Explore how to address teaching and learning environments, including homes, for children who are dual language learners. Discover strategies and supports for use with families while programs are social distancing.
Intentional Language Supports in the Preschool Classroom
Explore the research around effective teaching practices that support children who are dual language learners. Discover planning support strategies for early language and literacy development for all children.
Advancing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Head Start
Watch the Advancing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Head Start Webinar Series for anti-bias and anti-racism strategies Head Start and Early Head Start programs can use in their practices, services, and systems.