Improving Access and Opportunities for Latinos in Early Childhood Education

In Phase 1 of this project, CC&F/EDC led the development of “Connections and Commitments: A Latino-based Framework for Early Childhood Educators.” “Connections and Commitments” identifies four key values in Latino culture and describes their implications for early childhood practice. In addition, CC&F/EDC designed an online bilingual resource to provide increased access to standards-based, culturally and linguistically responsive professional development materials and strategies for working with Latino children, families, and staff. In Phase II, CC&F/EDC is continuing the development of the framework in a book format that includes tools, guidelines, and activities for practical applications of the values and principles of the framework.