Program Leadership Tip Sheet for Birth-to-Three

Strong program leadership creates a shared vision that puts language access and ASL and English Bilingual development at the center of services for Deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to three. Use this tip sheet to shape that leadership. It describes what strong programs do: hold a clear vision, align staffing and decisions with it, include Deaf and hard of hearing adults in leadership and planning, foster collaboration among families and community partners, and use data and family feedback to keep improving. Use it as a starting point for building a program that supports strong child and family outcomes.