Race, Equity, and Language in Early Education

2The Race, Equity, and Language in Early Education Certificate is designed to prepare students to work with young multilingual learners and their families in early care and education settings. This certificate provides increased knowledge, skills and teaching competencies for both pre- and in-service early childhood educators.

The Certificate of Achievement requires completion of the major (15 units) with a “C” or better grade in each course.

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The Race, Equity, and Language in Early Education Certificate is designed to prepare students to work with young multilingual learners and their families in early care and education settings. This certificate provides increased knowledge, skills and teaching competencies for both pre- and in-service early childhood educators.

1. Design curriculum and environments that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and support children with a focus on race, equity, and varieties of languages.
2. Select anti-bias, anti-racist, and multilingual literature that promotes children’s learning and supports their social-emotional development
3. Engage in a process of self-reflection through critical thinking that will guide and inform their teaching practice.
4. Develop strong and reciprocal partnerships with multilingual families.

The Race, Equity, and Language in Early Education Certificate is designed to prepare students to work with young multilingual learners and their families in early care and education settings. This certificate provides increased knowledge, skills and teaching competencies for both pre- and in-service early childhood educators.

The Certificate of Achievement requires completion of the major (15 units) with a “C” or better grade in each course.