As early childhood learning environments grow more and more diverse, schools and programs must address inequitable practices and policies so that every child learns, belongs, and thrives. The practical solutions programs need are in this groundbreaking book, the first guide to coaching early childhood educators in
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB)
practices.
Expertly converting theory into concrete action steps, this book is a reader‐friendly, step‐by‐step guide to launching transformative DEIAB work—or expanding the work your program or school is already doing. You'll discover how to
coach early childhood educators in creating an equity‐focused classroom culture
, providing them with guidance on instructional delivery, curriculum content, and teaching materials. You'll learn how to advance multicultural education by
implementing big‐picture changes
to program policies, hiring practices, and marketing materials. Throughout the book, an illuminating case study traces the progress and setbacks of a sample program as they use an equity‐based lens to enhance their learning environments and teaching practices.
An essential professional development resource for school and program leaders and an ideal textbook for early education courses, this timely book will help you empower educators to ensure equity, access, and belonging for all children and families.
Learn How To:
Use the invaluable
Anti‐Ism Scale
to assess your program's current status and monitor growth
Recognize your program's
"hidden curriculum"
—biases embedded in policies, practices, and materials
Identify how the
intersectionality
of social identities influence each person's experiences, both positively and negatively
Create an
effective action plan to coach educators
on a journey toward greater equality and inclusion
Put your DEIAB plan into action through
book studies, Equity and Diversity Workgroups
, and other
team learning opportunities
Implement
structural changes
to support a multicultural curriculum, diverse staffing, and policies that uplift everyone
Overcome obstacles
to DEIAB work, from communication blocks to staff and community resistance
Ensure
continuous growth and improvement
through ongoing
assessment and reflection