In order for children to close any achievement gap they may have experienced when they entered Head Start or Early Head Start, programs must have clear systems in place that support high-quality instruction. These resources are designed specifically for program leaders. They may be used to ensure school readiness and success for all children.

• Dual Language Learners Program Assessment (DLLPA): Users' Guide
• What the Research Tells Us
• Highly Effective Teachers Use Key Language and Literacy Strategies All Day, Every Day, with Every Child
• Strong, Focused Leaders Ensure All Children's Language and Literacy Success
• Classroom Language Models: A Leader's Implementation Manual
• Supports for Classroom Language Models for All Children: Step-by-Step Guide
• Updating Classroom Language Models in a Planned Language Approach

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Last Updated: June 30, 2023