Contents

1. Land Acknowledgement

2. I. An Updated Framework for Early Intervention

   1. An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Early Intervention

      1. What Does Cultural Responsiveness Mean?

   2. An Updated Framework for Culturally Responsive Early Intervention

      1. Developing a Foundational Understanding of the Socio-historical Context
      2. Determine and Implement Culturally Responsive Interactional Practices and Strategies for Support
      3. How to Use This Book

   3. References - An Updated Framework for Early Intervention

3. II. Developing a Foundational Understanding of the Sociohistorical Context

   1. Acknowledging and Naming the Dominant American Culture

   2. The Origins of Race

   3. The Layers of Racism

   4. Structural Racism and Early Intervention

   5. Racism and White Privilege

   6. The Socio-Cultural Context and Our Relationships with Families

   7. Moving Forward

      1. Reflective Questions

   8. References

4. III. Examining Our Own Culture and Identity

   1. A Definition of Culture

   2. Personal and Social Identities

   3. Intersectionality

      1. Identity and Intersectionality

   4. Whiteness and Cultural Identity

   5. Unpacking Privilege and Our Relationship to the Dominant Culture

   6. Identity Work and Defensiveness

   7. Putting it All Together: Identity and Early Intervention

   8. Moving Forward

   9. Resources to Further Your Learning

   10. References

5. IV. Acquiring and Applying Cultural Knowledge

   1. Identifying the Cultural and Social Groups in Your Catchment Area

   2. Doing the Work to Acquire Cultural Knowledge

   3. Avoiding Stereotypes

   4. Intentional Use of Self and Culturally Responsive Rapport Building

   5. Funds of Knowledge

   6. Building Knowledge about Surface, Shallow, and Deep Culture

   7. Overcoming Language Barriers

   8. Just do it! Applying Cultural Knowledge in Home Visits

   9. Moving Forward

   10. Resources to Further Your Learning

       1. Opinions
       2. Web Resources
       3. Videos
       4. Podcasts

   11. References

6. V. Reflect and Evaluate Culturally Responsive Practices

   1. Understanding and Defining Reflective Practice

   2. Reflective Practice Models

   3. Seeking Out Reflective Feedback

   4. Using Reflective Tools

   5. Building Resilience So You can Take in and Act on Critical Feedback

   6. Moving Forward

   7. Resources to Further Your Learning

      1. EI Focused
      2. Special Education Focused
      3. School Focused but easy to apply to the EI context
      4. Resilience

   8. References

7. VI. Institutionalizing Culturally Responsive Practices

   1. What Does it Mean to Institutionalize Culturally Responsive Practices?

   2. Seeing Your Place in the System

   3. Widening Your Sphere of Influence

   4. The Process of Change Implementation

   5. Moving Forward

   6. Resources to Further Your Learning

      1. Videos
      2. Articles
      3. Web Resources
      4. Books

   7. References

8. VII. Case Studies and Reflective Tools

   1. Case Study: A Cultural Mismatch in a Kosher Kitchen

      1. Questions for Reflection
      2. To learn more about the nuances of Jewish Orthodox Life

   2. Case Study: Deficit Mindsets about Family Engagement

      1. Reflective Questions:

   3. Case Study: Differing Views of Disability

      1. Questions for Reflection
      2. Resources

   4. Case Study: Examining Native American EI Drop Out Rates

      1. Resources

   5. Case Study: I Just Need You To Answer Me

      1. Reflection Questions

   6. Case Study: Letia and Stereotype Threat

      1. Questions for Reflection
      2. Resources to help you learn more about Stereotype threat and the Experiences of Black Mothers
      3. References

   7. Case Study: Mothers (and Fathers) of Dragons

      1. Questions for Reflection

   8. Case Study: No, That’s Why Your People Are Here

      1. Questions for Reflection
      2. Resources

   9. Case Study: The Seahorse Dress

      1. Questions for Reflection

   10. Case Study: Shoes Off? Part One

       1. Questions for reflection

   11. Case Study: Shoes Off? Part Two

       1. Questions for Reflection

   12. Case Study: A Tale of Two Families

       1. Questions for Reflection
       2. Resources

   13. Case Study: They Don’t Come Off As Being Extraordinarily Culturally Competent

       1. To learn more about why American cities and neighborhoods are so segregated, see the following:
       2. Citations

   14. Reflective Tool: Culturally Responsive Reflective Supervision Prep

   15. Reflective Tool: Equity Reflective Supervision

   16. Reflective Tool: Surfacing Feelings in Challenging Interactions

       1. Guiding Ideas and Questions

   17. Reflection Tool: Culturally Responsive EI Continuum

   18. Reflective Tool: Identifying Your Spheres of Control, Influence, and Concern

       1. Sphere of Control
       2. Sphere of Influence
       3. Sphere of Concern

   19. Reflective Tool: Primary Identities

       1. Guiding Ideas and Questions

   20. Reflective Tool: Personal and Social Identities

       1. Reflective Questions

   21. Reflective Tool: Identifying Your Core Values

   22. Reflective Tool: Determining Your Relationship to Dominant Cultural Values

       1. Guiding Ideas and Questions
       2. Resources to further your learning

   23. Reflective Tool: Unpacking Your Privilege

9. Grant Information