While we do not endorse any of these resources, we value their information. These websites are constantly changing and adding new information to support teachers and parents of all children, including DLLs. Check back often to find new resources.
Books
NAEYC. A World of Difference: Reading on Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society. (2003).
Videos
California Department of Education and WestEd. Essential Connections: 10 Keys to Culturally Sensitive Child Care. The Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers. Streaming Video. 36 minutes.
Child Development Media. Project CRAFT: Culturally Responsive and Family Focused Training. Videotape. 60 minutes.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Diversity Series: Language, Culture and Communities . DVD. 60 minutes.
Educational Products. Starting Points Series. DVD. 90 minutes.
UNC FPG Child Development Institute. An Unlikely Friendship: A Curriculum and Video Guide. DVD and PDF. 35 minutes.
Websites
Center for Applied Linguistics. Center for Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence.
CACF. Coalition for Asian American Children & Families.
Education Development Center, Cener for Children & Families. Improving Access & Opportunity for Latinos in Early Childhood.
Educators for Social Responsibility. Online Teacher Center.
Minnesota Humanities Center
University of Washington College of Education. Center for Multicultural Education.
Website Articles
Colorín Colorado. The Diversity of English Language Learners.
Colorín Colorado. Multicultural Education/Diversity/Culturally-Responsive Instruction.
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. Early Childhood Research Institute Technical Reports.
The Division for Early Childhood. Responsiveness to Family, Culture, Values and Education. (2004). [PDF, 578 KB].
National Association for the Eduation of Young Children. "Position Statements on Linguistic and Cultural Diversity."
Santos, Rosa Milagros and Debbie Reese. "Selecting Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Materials: Suggestions for Service Providers." ERIC Digest (1999). [PDF, 35.2 KB]
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