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LANGUAGE USE

Language development begins from day one. This section focuses on how programs support strong communication and language growth across a child’s earliest experiences. Includes resources on ASL and spoken language development, multilingualism, communication approaches, language-rich interactions, and strategies that support children and families across modalities.

Core Language Use Resources

Practical checklists, tip sheets, and research-backed strategies for building programs that support language development in birth-to-three children.

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