Topic: Culture and Language
NHSA And The Zoo In The Classroom: Me, You, and Elephants Too!
Resource
February 2, 2024
Webinars Best Practice Culture and Language Early Childhood Education School Readiness
“Me, You, and Elephants Too!” means learning Identity, Culture and Community through the experience of observing elephants from Smithsonian’s National Zoo!
Connecting with Refugee Communities
Program: Resources to Connect Head Start and Refugee Resettlement Agencies: Welcoming Families New to the United States Description: NHSA and research and communications firm Fors Marsh have teamed up to promote connections between local Head Start programs and refugee communities. In addition to providing high-quality services to the families of eligible children in refugee communities,…
For Catawba Children and Families, “Head Start is Heart Work”
The Iswa Head Start program on the Catawba Reservation in South Carolina advocates for equitable and accessible early childhood education.
ESL Program Helps Oklahoman Refugee Parents Advocate for Themselves and Their Children
Esther Cing had to rebuild her life when she fled from violence in Myanmar and settled in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2016. Esther, who is Zomi, and her family started by trying to find the basic necessities. Fortunately, Esther found a bustling Zomi community in Tulsa, where upwards of 7,000 Zomi/Burmese refugees now live. And through her new community, she…
Culturally Responsive Leadership During COVID-19
Willing Chin-Ma employed a culturally responsive approach to supporting families with forward-looking leadership during COVID-19.
DEI Courses at The Academy
Prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities with practical tools, innovative strategies, and foundational standards and competencies taught by NHSA and leading experts in early childhood education.
Bias Busters Essentials
Academy
January 20, 2022
Professional Development Culture and Language Diversity Equity & Inclusion Workforce Instruction and Effective Practice Program Operations Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Essentials Education Manager Family Service Manager Health Manager In-Person Live Online
Take your programs’ understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to the next level. This live course ensures everyone on your staff builds a common understanding of unconscious bias to create a more equitable environment.
Bias Buster Basics
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Course Culture and Language Diversity Equity & Inclusion Workforce Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Program Operations Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Basics Education Manager Family Service Manager Health Manager New-Hire Onboarding On-Demand Online Yes IT PK
Educate and have an open dialogue with your staff on the topics of diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI). This course is the perfect first step in your program’s DEI journey by defining shared vocabulary, language, and values.
Head Start Basics
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Course Instruction and Effective Practice Leadership and Management Parents and Families Program Operations Support Services Culture and Language Early Childhood Education Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Program Operations Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Basics Education Manager Family Service Manager Health Manager New-Hire Onboarding On-Demand Online Yes
Available in Pre-Service Bundle
This course trains new and returning staff on the basics of Head Start—the program’s history, parent and family engagement, health policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), and more!