Use this second of three guides  to help program staff improve their intentional language support for children who are dual language learners.

Explore this brief to learn how home visitors can support children who are learning more than one language. Find out how a solid foundation in a child’s home language is key to later language success.

Find out how this Standards in Action vignette addresses the requirements for tribal language preservation and revitalization.

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.

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!

Here are eight things you can do every day to help your child learn your family’s language and become successful in school!

The easiest, most important thing is for parents and family members to use their home language every day. Many families worry that using their home language will confuse their children or make it more difficult for them to learn English. Help parents understand that children can learn more than one language at the same time.