Program leadership is the vision, systems, and decision-making that shape a birth-to-three program. Administrators use this checklist to lead with intention. It prompts you to keep a clear vision that prioritizes language access and ASL and English Bilingual development, include Deaf and hard of hearing adults in leadership and advisory roles, and make sure Bilingual, language-rich practices reach every child and family. It also covers reviewing policies and staffing through a language-access lens, using data to guide improvement, and sharing decisions openly with families and staff.
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A research list leaders can use to ground birth-to-three program decisions in evidence, gathering studies on governance, a Deaf-affirming vision, family advisory roles, and data-informed staffing.
A tip sheet leaders use to build early intervention programs with a clear vision, strong family partnerships, and services that support language access.
A self-check providers use to reflect on how they support the program's vision through family-centered, language-rich services and continuous improvement.