Importance of Home Language Series (English and Spanish)
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.
Resource Link: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/culture-language/article/importance-home-language-series
Resource Type: Handouts/Tipsheets, Planning and Facilitation Tools, Website
Topic(s): Early Intervention, Family-Centered Practices, Inclusion, Literacy, Social-emotional development, Teaching practices
Types of Diversity: Children and Families from Underrepresented Populations, Children who are Dual Language Multilingual Learners
Community College Core Course(s): Child Development and Learning, Child, Family, and Community, Early Childhood Capstone Practicum, Introduction to Early Childhood, Language and Literacy Experiences