1. Communication

This section reinforces the importance of programs being able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. A strong communication system offers language assistance services to ensure access to all program services for children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and their families.

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices

Indicate your overall rating for the following items. For all program options, does our communication system…

Questions	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Identify each family’s preferred language(s) and use this information for planning and providing services?	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Use guidelines from national interpretation and translation associations to ensure high-quality service?	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Provide language assistance at our meetings, trainings, and program events in families’ preferred languages?	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Provide language assistance in families’ preferred languages during teacher-family conferences, home visits, and group socializations?	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Translate our print, multimedia materials, and signage in the preferred language(s) of families?	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Provide policies and procedures to address issues such as social media management and confidentiality?	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Have guidelines for staff communication with our families, including how our program defines “considerate and respectful communication?"	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Inform community stakeholders about our services to children who are DLLs and their families?	1	2	3	4	5	N/A
Ensure that our program transportation services provide bilingual support for children who are DLLs and their families?	1	2	3	4	5	N/A

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Dual Language Learners Program Assessment (DLLPA)

1. Communication

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices