CLASP In Focus: Cultural Competency http://www.clasp.org/issues/topic_in_focus.xml?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0009 In Focus articles from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 07:06:17 -0500 info@clasp.org webmaster@clasp.org 40 The Importance of Home Language for Young Dual Language Learners Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0438 A new series of handouts from the Office of Head Start's National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness highlights the importance of home language in children's development, and how this can be supported in the home, classroom, and community. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0438 Using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) with Dual Language Learners Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0425 The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is a validated classroom assessment tool that measures and provides data on the quality of teacher-child interactions. As CLASS is considered by more states for use in quality initiatives, understanding whether and how CLASS can reliably be used in early learning classrooms serving dual language learners (DLLs) becomes increasingly important. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0425 Improving Preschool Access for Small Immigrant Communities Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0412 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0412 Expanding Teacher Competencies to Support Young Dual Language Learners Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0409 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0409 New Project Focuses on Young Children in Black Immigrant Families Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0407 A new project from the Migration Policy Institute's (MPI) National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy examines the well-being and development of black immigrant children from birth to age 10. The project's reports have identified both strengths of black immigrant families and children, as well as potential areas of risk. http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0407 New CLASP Paper Looks at State Child Care Policies for Limited English Proficient Families Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0402 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0402 Cultivating Strong Parenting Practices in Latino Homes Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0401 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0401 New Report Highlights the Need for Additional Head Start Outreach Effort to Migrant and Seasonal Workers Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0384 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0384 English Language Learners Benefit from Preschool Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0374 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0374 Illinois to Child Care Providers: The CofferaEUR(TM)s Run Dry Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0372 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0372 Republican Lawmakers Propose Robbing Peter, Err, Children to Pay Paul Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0356 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0356 Supporting Young English Learners In and Outside the Classroom Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0351 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0351 Revisiting Early Learning Standards with ELLs in Mind Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0348 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0348 New Year, New Strategies for Quality Improvement Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0346 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0346 ELLs in the Early Learning Challenge Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0331 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0331 ELLs Need Support in Home Language to Effectively Learn English Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0323 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0323 Demographic Shift Calls for Improving Early Education Policies for Children Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0304 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0304 2010 Census: The CountryaEUR(TM)s Diversification Continues Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0300 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0300 Young Children of Recent Immigrants at Higher Risk for Poor Health and Food Insecurity Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0278 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0278 School DistrictaEUR(TM)s Commitment to All Students' Education Pays Off Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0275 http://www.clasp.org/issues/in_focus?type=child_care_and_early_education&id=0275