Head Start

An Office of the Administration for Children and Families Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC).

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DLL and Family & Community Partnerships

 
 
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This section offers strategies and resources on family involvement, increasing culturally and linguistically responsiveness, and community outreach for DLL and their families.

The OHS Definition of Dual Language Learners and report will help you learn about dual language learners and their families.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Parent Involvement
 

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Explore resources that promote meaningful interactions between parents and children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Family Literacy
 

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Find resources that inform, inspire, and provide tools and ideas to promote culturally responsive practices for DLL families.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Family & Community Partnerships

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This section offers culturally and linguistically responsive materials to promote and strengthen meaningful relationships between families, communities, and child education programs.