ERIC Number: EJ1399469
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Early Childhood Professionals' Reported Use of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices during Initial Evaluations: A Mixed Methods Study
Steed, Elizabeth A.; Stein, Rachel; Burke, Heidi; Charlifue-Smith, Renee
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v43 n3 p214-226 2023
We utilized a mixed methods design to analyze responses to a U.S.-distributed survey regarding early childhood professionals' (N = 1,047) use of culturally and linguistically responsive practices during the initial evaluation for early intervention or early childhood special education. Findings from the fully mixed concurrent equal status mixed methods design showed that personnel used some culturally and linguistically responsive evaluation practices, such as using interpreters and asking families about language use and routines at home. Other culturally and linguistically responsive evaluation practices were used by fewer than half of survey respondents. Participants noted a lack of bicultural and bilingual staff, training, materials, and other supports for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive evaluations. We discuss the need for ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to early intervention and special education services for racially and linguistically marginalized young children.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Culturally Relevant Education, Language Usage, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Bilingualism, Evaluation Methods, Disability Identification
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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