Importance of Home Language Series (English and Spanish)

2013
Intended for staff and families of dual language learners, this series of handouts contain basic information on the benefits of dual language learning and the value of maintaining the home language.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/importance-home-language-series

Resource Type: 

  • Website
  • Handouts/Tipsheets

Topic: 

  • Family
  • Family Engagement
  • Interaction
  • Social-emotional development
  • Literacy
  • Early Intervention
  • Embedded interventions
  • Planning and Facilitation Tools
  • Inclusion

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who are Culturally, Racially, and Ethnically Diverse
  • Children who are Dual Language Learners

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Introduction to Early Childhood
  • Child, Family, and Community
  • Language and Literacy Experiences
  • Child Development and Learning
  • Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

Audience: