Language Use Administrator Checklist (Birth to Three)

Language use is how a program supports communication and language development for Deaf and hard of hearing babies and toddlers. Administrators use this checklist to keep it a priority across services and staff development. It prompts you to maintain a clear language philosophy, help staff understand language acquisition and Bilingual learning, and build ASL, Deaf language models, and mentors into your program. It also covers embedding language into everyday routines, providing interpretation and translation so services reach families from all linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and using feedback and data to keep improving.