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Informing Culturally Responsive Training for Home Visitors: Supporting Dual Language Learners

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Title: Informing Culturally Responsive Training for Home Visitors: Supporting Dual Language Learners
Language: English
Authors: UnidosUS
Source: UnidosUS. 2025.
Availability: UnidosUS. 1126 16th Street NW Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-785-1670; e-mail: info@unidosus.org; Web site: http://www.UnidosUS.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Spanish, Culturally Relevant Education, Cultural Awareness, Home Visits, Native Language, Professional Development, Educational Needs, Language Usage, Misconceptions, Hispanic Americans, Child Development, Preschool Children, Language Acquisition, Cognitive Development, Social Development, Academic Achievement, Professional Personnel
Abstract: This report examines the critical role of home visitors in supporting dual language development among Latino children, who represent a growing share of the U.S. population. Through surveys and interviews with home visitors, UnidosUS identified gaps in training and resources needed to effectively serve culturally and linguistically diverse families. Findings reveal persistent misconceptions about bilingualism and external pressures discouraging home language use, underscoring the need for professional development. By equipping home visitors with culturally responsive strategies, this report aims to strengthen support for Latino families, ensuring children benefit from the cognitive, social, and academic advantages of bilingualism.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Access URL: https://unidosus.org/publications/informing-culturally-responsive-training-for-home-visitors/
Accession Number: ED671102
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This report examines the critical role of home visitors in supporting dual language development among Latino children, who represent a growing share of the U.S. population. Through surveys and interviews with home visitors, UnidosUS identified gaps in training and resources needed to effectively serve culturally and linguistically diverse families. Findings reveal persistent misconceptions about bilingualism and external pressures discouraging home language use, underscoring the need for professional development. By equipping home visitors with culturally responsive strategies, this report aims to strengthen support for Latino families, ensuring children benefit from the cognitive, social, and academic advantages of bilingualism.