Tribal Language Revitalization Report
This Office of Head Start reports information on efforts to revitalize tribal languages. The report affirms the value of maintaining tribes' cultural and linguistic heritage.
Culture and Language
Head Start programs are committed to recognizing and respecting the culture and language of the children and their families.
Programs emphasize the strengths of each children’s individual culture and language and holding high expectations for all. Administrators, teachers, providers, caregivers, and families can use these resources to promote a positive experience for all children.
Planned Language Approach (PLA): Research Based Literacy and Language Practices
Research has found that certain skills and circumstances predict children’s success in learning to read and doing well in school. It has identified language and literacy practices that work best when teaching culturally and linguistically different children. This includes children who speak two or more languages, or dual language learners (DLLs). This body of research supports the Planned Language Approach (PLA).
Dual Language Learners with Challenging Behaviors
Children communicate so much through their behavior. Teachers and caregivers will find this article useful in identifying strategies for working with dual language learners exhibiting challenging behaviors.
1302.36 Tribal language preservation and revitalization.
This standard outlines the requirements for tribal language preservation and revitalization in programs that serve American Indian and Alaska Native children.
Supporting English Language Development When Children Have Little Experience with English
Caregivers and teachers, even when they do not know the home language of children, can use a number of effective strategies throughout the day to support the children’s English language development.
Funds of Knowledge Video
Learn how to gather and use the funds of knowledge for children and families in the classroom. This approach will help staff ensure culturally relevant programming.
Assessment of Young Dual Language Learners
Watch this presentation and listen to common questions that arise when assessing young dual language learners.
Specific Strategies to Support Dual Language Learners (DLLs) When Adults Do Not Speak Their Language
Find tips classroom staff and home visitors can use when they do not speak the languages of the children in their care.
Why Do We Need a Planned Language Approach?
Language competency is crucial to children’s schoo l success. Planned Language Approach (PLA) ensures that decisions about program policies, curriculum, and instruction are based on key language development research, prenatal to adult. PLA also takes into consideration the vast cultural and linguistic diversity of children in the United States, as reflected in Early Head Start and Head Start enrollments.
The Gift of Language
Language is one of the most important gifts you give your child. But how do you give it? The answer is simple. Speak your language with your child at home every day!