Justice, Equity, and Belonging Resource Library for Early Childhood

Justice, Equity, and Belonging: Resources

“Diversity is a fact but inclusion is a choice we make every day. As leaders, we have to put out the message that we embrace and not just tolerate diversity.” -Nellie Borrero

Click on the tabs below to explore resources that can support you in creating inclusive environments for children, families, and educators. Click here to return to the J.E.B. homepage.

Resources Created by ECCLA

Title	Topic	Format/Notes
Action Plan Template	Integrating J.E.B. practices	Word / Google Doc
Equity Decision Making Tool	Decision-making; Integrating J.E.B. practices	Pdf; Guide to help organizations make decisions through an equity lens
Glossary of Terms and Acronyms		Pdf
Justice, Equity, and Belonging: A Commitment to Ongoing Learning Presentation 12/1/2022	Integrating J.E.B. Practices	PDF slide deck; Presented at 2022 Whole Child Consultative Roles Conference
Justice, Equity, and Belonging: A Commitment to Ongoing Learning Presentation 07/18/2023	Integrating J.E.B. practices	PDF slide deck; Presented at Child Care Navigation CoP

Resources for Caregivers and Educators

“But it is the teacher with a strong sense of social justice who recognizes bias for what it is, where it is coming from, and how to remove it from their verbal and nonverbal interactions with children” – Maurice Sykes

Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Environments

Title	Publisher	Topic	Format / Notes
4 Key Factors for Laying a Foundation for Rich Science Inquiry with Young Multilingual Learners	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Classroom supports, Dual Language Learners	Text article
15 Resources for Teaching Native American History and Culture	Internation Society for Technology in Education	Teaching resources	Text article with links
Addressing Trauma in Young Children in Immigrant and Refugee Families through Early Childhood Programs	Migration Policy Institute	Creating inclusive environments, Classroom supports, Refugees	Video (webinar recording) and audio (podcast)
Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education Position Statement: Recommendations for Early Childhood Educators	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive environments	Text article
Anti-Bias Education	Teaching for Change	Anti-bias, Creating inclusive environments	Text article, videos, book list
Anti-Bias Education and Holidays: Making Thoughtful Decisions	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive environments	Text article
Anti-Bias Lessons Help Preschoolers Hold Up a Mirror to Diversity	PBS News Hour	Anti-bias; Creating inclusive environments	Video (7 m, 13s)
Anti-Bias Teaching and Learning Environments in Head Start and Early Head Start	Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center	Creating inclusive environments	Video
A Sense of Place: Human Geography in the Early Childhood Classroom	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive environments, Dual Language Learners	Text article
Beginning (or Continuing) the Journey to a More Equitable Classroom	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive environments	Text article
Black Boys Matter: Strategies for a Culturally Responsive Classroom	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive environments, Classroom supports, Selecting diverse materials	Text article
Children’s Acknowledement of Country (Circle Time Activity)	Lifelong Learning Centres (Australia)	Activities	Video
Coming Together: Talking to Children about Race, Ethnicity, and Culture	Sesame Workshop	Talking about race, Creating inclusive environments, Activities	Resource library with videos, articles, and activities
Continuing the Dialogue: Infants and Toddlers Face Racism Too PART ONE \| PART TWO	ZERO to THREE	Research, Creating inclusive environments	Video series
Conversations About Race With Young Children	NHPR	Talking about race, Creating inclusive environments	Audio Podcast and Text Transcript
Creating Inclusive Environments and Learning Experiences for Infants and Toddlers	Child Care Technical Assistance Network	Creating inclusive environments, Infants and toddlers	Text article
Deepen your discussions around indigenous peoples of America with these resources	CommonSense.org	Teaching resources, Creating inclusive environments	Text article
Guiding Questions to Navigate Your Journey to Inclusion	Inclusive Schools Network	Creating inclusive environments	Text article
I am Somebody (Giant Song)	Sesame Street in Communities	Talking about race, creating inclusive environments	Videos
Introduction to Inclusion	Inclusive Schools Network	Inclusion	Video / Online Training
Early Childhood FAQs from the ADL	ADL	Resources	Text articles
Five Activities to Promote Diversity in the Classroom	Purdue University Global	Inclusion, promoting acceptance of diversity	Text article
Learning to Listen: Supporting Dual Language Learners’ Language Acquisition and Learning Identities (Voices)	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Classroom supports, Creating inclusive environments, Dual language learners	Text Article
Moving Beyond Anti Bias Activities: Supporting the Development of Anti-Bias Practices	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Classroom supports, creating inclusive environments	Text article
Race, Equity, Bias, and Early Childhood: Examining the Research	ZERO to THREE	Research, creating inclusive environments	Text article
4 Key Factors for Laying a Foundation for Rich Science Inquiry with Young Multilingual Learners	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Classroom supports, dual language learners	Text article
State Examples for Inclusion	Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center	Creating inclusive environments and programs	Text article
Talking About Race (English) (Spanish)	Sesame Street in Communities	Talking about race, Creating inclusive environments, Activities	Resource library with videos, articles, and activities
Talking about Race (Educator Portal)	Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture	Talking about race, Creating inclusive environments	Resource library
Talking to Very Young Children about Race	National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations	Talking about race, Creating inclusive environments	Text article
Teaching Kids the Wonderful Diversity of American Indians	Native Child	Teaching resources, Creating inclusive environments
Teaching Tolerance Anti-bias Framework	Learning For Justice (Teaching Tolerance)	Anti-bias	Text, pdf
The ABC’s of Racial Literacy (English) (Spanish)	Sesame Street in Communities	Talking about race	Video and printable activities
Understanding Anti-Bias Education: Bringing the Four core Goals to Every Facet of Your Curriculum	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive environments	Text article
Understanding Implicit Bias – What Educators Should Know (English) (Spanish)	American Federation of Teachers	Creating inclusive environments, Anti-Bias	Text article available in English and Spanish
We Are Not a Stereotype: Breaking Down Asian Pacific American Bias	Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center	Talking about race, Creating inclusive environments	Resource library
Welcoming Refugee Children into Early Childhood Classrooms	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive environments, Refugees	Text article
What is Anti-Bias Education?	National Association for the Education of Young children	Creating inclusive environments, Anti-Bias	Text article, pdf

Literacy & Language

Title	Publisher	Topic	Type / Notes
12 Books to Celebrate Native American and Alaska Native Heritage	PBS	Selecting diverse materials	Text article
Choosing “Good” Picture Books Featuring Diverse BIPOC Characters from Embrace Race	Embrace Race	Selecting diverse materials	Webinar with text transcript available
Classroom Library Questionnaire	Lee and Low	Assessment tool; selecting diverse materials	Tool available in English and Spanish
Colorín Colorado	Colorín Colorado	Supporting dual language learners	Web resource for supporting children learning English
Connecting the Dots for Dual Language Learners Throughout the Preschool Day	Cox Campus	Supporting dual language learners	Free online self-paced training
Culturally Responsive Back-to-School Titles for Students and Educators	New York Public Library	Selecting diverse materials	Book list
Culturally Responsive Fairy Tale titles for the Classroom	New York Public Library	Selecting diverse materials	Book list
Diverse Book Finder	Diverse Book Finder	Selecting diverse materials	Online tool to find picture books featuring BIPOC characters
A Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books	Social Justice Books	Selecting diverse materials	Text article
Inclusive Language Guide (Living Document)	Colorado State University	Communication	Resource guide of common English phrases that have racist, ableist, or culturally insensitive origins
How to Tell the Difference: A Guide to Evaluating Children’s Books for Anti-Indian Bias (Oyate)	Oyate	Selecting diverse materials	Article, book available for purchase
Looking for Excellent “Diverse” Books for Children? Start Here!	Embrace Race	Selecting diverse materials	Text article with links to additional resources; book list
Peace & Equity Book Collection	Room to Read	Selecting diverse materials	Collection of 10 diverse books; book list
Selecting and Using Culturally Responsive Children’s Books	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Selecting diverse materials	Text resource (pdf)
Where to Find Diverse Books	We Need Diverse Books	Selecting diverse materials	Resource list of recommended books

Gender Expression and Identity

Title	Publisher	Topic	Format/Notes
Focus on Ethics: Gender Expression and Identity	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Gender identity	Text article
Practical Guidance for Teachers: Supporting the Families of Gender Nonconforming Children	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Supporting the Families of Gender Nonconforming Children	Text article
Tate and the Pink Coat: Exploring Gender and Enacting Anti-Bias Principles	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Supporting gender diversity	Text article with book recommendations at the end
Teaching Gender Equality to the Youngest Learners	Global Partnership for Education	Gender equality in education	Text article

Disability Justice

Title	Publisher	Topic	Format / Notes
Concerned About Your Child’s Development?	CDC	Early intervention	Text articles, pdf resources, and phone application
Classroom accommodations for sensory processing issues	Understood	Classroom supports	Text article
Talking About Autism: Language & Vocab	The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt School of Engineering	Creating inclusive settings	Text and infographic resource
Promoting Inclusion in Infant and Toddler Settings	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive settings, Infant and Toddler	Text article
Project Include: Early Childhood Access through Adaptive Technology	University of Colorado: Denver and the Colorado Department of Human Services: Office of Early Childhood	Program that offers training, resources, and materials	Program / Support
Relationship-based Practices: Talking with Families about Developmental Concerns	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Relationships with families	Simulation tool to practice talking to parents about developmental concerns
Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities or Suspected Delays	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Classroom supports, Infant and Toddler	Webinar / Video recording
Support You Can See (and Feel): Teaching Children with Autism	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Classroom supports	Text article
Teacher Time Series: Infant/Toddler Inclusion and Belonging (3-Part Series)	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Classroom supports; Creating inclusive settings; Infant and Toddler	Video recordings (3)
Teacher Time Series: Preschool Inclusion and Belonging (3-Part Series)	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Classroom supports; Creating inclusive settings; Preschool	Video recordings (3)

Resources for Administrators and Program Leaders

Title	Publisher	Topic	Format/Notes
21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge	American Bar Association	Racial bias, Self-growth and education	Text resource with resources to read daily
34 Common Types of Diversity in the Workplace	Built In	Creating inclusive environments	Resource guide (text)
Accessibility Resources for Adults with Autism	Autistic Self Advocacy Network	Creating inclusive environments, Supports	Resource guide (text)
Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education Position Statement: Recommendations for Administrators of Schools, Centers, Family Child Care Homes, and Other Early Childhood Education Settings	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Creating inclusive environments, Equity	Text article
Building Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs: The Role of the Leader	National Association for the Education of Young Children	System / Program Planning, Creating inclusive environments, Equity, Anti-Bias	Text article
Colorado Inclusive Economy Toolkit	Colorado Inclusive Economy	Creating inclusive environments	Resource tool kit (text)
CSU Inclusive Language Guide (Living Document)	Colorado State University	Creating inclusive environments, Communication, Self-growth and education	Resource guide of common English phrases that have racist, ableist, or problematic origins
Cultural Backgrounders on Various Refugee and Cultural Groups New to the United States	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Creating inclusive environments, Equity, Anti-Bias, Refugee and Immigrant	English and Spanish pdf files
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Professional Development	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Professional development, dual language learners, creating inclusive environments	Professional development modules
Dual Language Learners Toolkit	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Dual language learners	Text resources, pdfs
Dual Language Learner Program Assessment	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Dual language learners, Program evaluation tool	Tool
ECHOES: Early Childhood History, Organizing, Ethos, and Strategy Project	Center for the Study of Child Care Employment	Equity, Understanding the history of inequities in ECE	Text resources that detail how the current ECE system came to be, how inequity echoes throughout it, and the activist movements in ECE
Embracing Multilingualism and Eradicating Linguistic Bias	TED / Karen Leung	Creating inclusive environments, Communication	Video
Four Equity Roads for Districts, Schools, & Teams	Western Educational Equity Assistance Center	System / Program Planning, Creating inclusive environments, Equity	Pdf
Helping Adults with Autism in the Workplace	UDS Foundation	Creating inclusive environments, Supports	Text article
How to Reduce Bias in Your Workplace	TED / The Way We Work	Creating inclusive environments	Video
Implicit Association Test	Project Implicit	Self-growth and education	Tool: An implicit association test developed by scientists at the University of Washington, Harvard University, and University of Virgina
Life Kit: What ‘Likeability’ Really Means in the Workplace	NPR / Life Kit	Gender, Creating inclusive environments	Podcast Episode & Text Article
Making It Work: Implementing Cultural Learning Experiences in American Indian and Alaska Native Early Learning Settings for Children Ages Birth to 5	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Creating inclusive environments	Text resource, pdfs
Multicultural Principles of Early Childhood Leaders	Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center	Creating inclusive environments, Leadership	PDF files, available in English and Spanish
National Council of Nonprofits: Resources, Tips, and Information on Including Diversity and Inclusion Practices	National Council of Nonprofits	Creating inclusive environments	Text article with resources
Project Include Recommendations	Project Include	Creating inclusive environments, Recruiting diverse staff	HR recommendations on topics such as job postings, training, providing feedback, and more
Promoting the Education and Success of Children and Youth Learning English	The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine	Dual language learners	Text article, pdf
Talking About Autism: Language & Vocab	Frist Center for Autism and Innovation \| Vanderbilt University	Communication, Creating inclusive environments	Text and graphics
Why Paternity Leave Benefits Everyone	TED / The Way We Work	Creating inclusive environments	Video

Resources for Other Community and State Stakeholders

Title	Publisher	Topic	Format / Notes
Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education Position Statement: Recommendations for Public Policymakers	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Policy Recommendations	Text
Colorado Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health	Colorado School of Public Health	Research and training
Colorado Inclusive Economy Toolkit	Colorado Inclusive Economy	Inclusive workplace	Text resource guide
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2020: Colorado State Profile	Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at University of California, Berkeley	Data	Text and downloadable pdf
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2020: Early Educator Pay & Economic Insecurity Across the States	Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at University of California, Berkeley	Data	Text and downloadable pdf
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2020: Policy Recommendations	Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at University of California, Berkeley	Policy Recommendations, Data	Text
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2020: State Policies to Improve Early Childhood Educator Jobs	Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at University of California, Berkeley	Policy Recommendations, Data	Text
ECHOES: Early Childhood History, Organizing, Ethos, and Strategy Project	Center for the Study of Child Care Employment	Equity, Understanding the history of inequities in ECE	Text resources that detail how the current ECE system came to be, how inequity echoes throughout it, and the activist movements in ECE
Four Equity Roads for Districts, Schools, & Teams	Western Educational Equity Assistance Center	System / Program Planning, Creating inclusive environments, Equity	Pdf
Power to the Profession: Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Education Profession	National Association for the Education of Young Children	Framework, Recommendations	Text and pdf
Redesigning the workplace to be family-friendly: What governments and businesses can do	UNICEF	Policy recommendations	Text

Equity Trainings and Trainers

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