Brilliant Bilingual Preschoolers
Explore research findings about how children learn language. Discover how learning multiple languages influences that process, and the cultural and cognitive benefits of bilingualism.
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.
Explore research findings about how children learn language. Discover how learning multiple languages influences that process, and the cultural and cognitive benefits of bilingualism.
Infants and toddlers have an amazing capacity to learn multiple languages. In this podcast, learn about early language development and discover strategies to support dual language learning.
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.
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.
Watch this webinar to review disparities in access to health care and health outcomes for high-risk children and families.
Explore information about creating respectful, inclusive environments that invite and honor the diverse perspectives of staff and families in service of moving forward together.
Typically scheduled in the third week of February, this annual virtual celebration is all about children who are dual language learners and their families.
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.
Examine examples of how to elevate instructional interactions with culturally authentic and relevant connections to support early learning in all domains.
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.