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The 2023 edition of Multicultural Principles for Early Childhood Leaders builds on growing research about how race, ethnicity, ability, gender, and socio-economic status influence young children's learning. These influences can impact the practices, policies, and systems of early learning programs and the parent-child relationship.

In the 15 years since the last publication, research literature in child development, equity, and inclusion has grown significantly. This edition builds on the time-tested strength of the original principles, updating the language and organizational structure to support use the principles in daily practice.

An equity-focused mindset and culturally sustaining practices are integrated throughout the Multicultural Principles. An equity-focused mindset includes both an awareness of the historical and current injustices, discrimination, and barriers faced by disproportionately marginalized communities. It also requires a commitment to respond in ways that disrupt these inequities.

Organization and Action Categories

The Multicultural Principles for Early Childhood Leaders is organized into three action categories: Explore, Nurture, and Grow. These three actions describe what Head Start leaders and staff can do to ensure program services embrace and use the principles in everyday practice. The actions encourage:

Learning from and about one another

Building understanding and appreciation of the culture, traditions, and values of others

Supporting inclusive and equitable practice

Each principle describes intercultural approaches that promote respect, understanding, and effective communication leading to meaningful and cooperative relationships. This moves us beyond the acknowledgement of diverse cultures to proactive practices.

How to Use This Resource

This resource reviews each principle and shares:

Why current research and implications for practice matter

Connections to Head Start Program Performance Standards

Example indicators of the principles implemented in early childhood settings

Practical strategies that support implementation of example indicators

Voices from the Head Start community to present one or more examples of policies and practices from Head Start programs

Supplemental materials to guide reflection, planning and implementation

The Multicultural Principles apply to all Head Start programs and program options, but they do not present a one-size-fits-all approach. Program leaders should use this resource in ways that are applicable for their own local community. The example indicators and practices are designed to prompt discussion and planning by program leaders and their staff. The Voices from the Head Start Community sections present specific examples of systems, policies, and services from actual programs. These examples do not represent all program options or all relevant practices.

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Multicultural Principles for Early Childhood Leaders | ECLKC

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The Multicultural Principles promote an equity-focused mindset and culturally sustaining practices that respect and validate children and families' identity to support development and learning.

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REGISTER NOW and PLEASE SHARE!        https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4431772/CC0C8200048B202FEA23893498F535BC                          Crear entornos acogedores para padres, familias y personal LGBTQIA2S+ de origen latino        Creating Welcoming Program Environments for LGBTQIA2S+ Parents, Families, and Staff -- February 22, 2024 | 3:00 pm–4:15 pm ET                             