Linda Espinosa: Scaffolding the Assets of Dual Language Learners
Hear from Linda Espinosa about ways to apply the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) to children who are dual language learners.
Head Start programs are committed to providing equitable access to comprehensive services that prepare children for school and life. An important part of this commitment is recognizing and respecting the culture and language of the children and their families.
Head Start programs put into practice an equity-focused mindset in several ways. They implement anti-bias and nurturing environments. They promote protective and supportive factors for children’s and family’s health and well-being. And they provide educational opportunities, systems, and policies that position each child to reach their highest level of learning and life potential.
Programs do this while emphasizing children’s cultural and linguistic strengths and holding high expectations for all. Administrators, teachers, providers, caregivers, and families can use these resources to promote a positive experience for all children and by emphasizing children’s cultural and linguistic strengths.
Hear from Linda Espinosa about ways to apply the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) to children who are dual language learners.