[Emily]

The big message here is to encourage and embrace diversity.

[Haley Aguiar]

110-300-0160

The message that is conveyed by the WAV about diversity is to provide access to diverse learning opportunities to promote acceptance. Children and staff should be accepting of all cultures and religions in their facilities. It creates balance between families and promotes inclusion rather than accepting biases that can be offensive.

[Christian]

1. The WACs 110-300-0030, 110-300-0160, and 110-300-0300 all address inclusion and equity of care – that is, respecting different cultures and diversity.

2. The biggest message that these WACs convey is that there’s no cultural discrimination to be had when it comes to education, and steps should be taken in order to support diversity. Knowing a child’s background could be vital to understanding their behavior.

[Daisy]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? -WAC 110-300-0160
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? -The early learning center must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities, diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated by providers curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children, families and staff. Use equipment/materials that include but not limited to diverse dolls, pictures, books, and games. Information that does not reinforce stereotypes.

[Roseli Santos]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WACs 110-300-0160.
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? The overall message is we should appreciate, accept, and respect all families to better support the child’s education.

[Emma]

WAC 100-300-0160 talks about diversity within childcare.

This WAC talks about being welcoming to all different families and treating every culture with respect

[Norlyn Martinez]

The position statement to respond to linguistic and cultural diversity.

Ethical code of conduct and declaration of commitment.

Inclusion represents the values, policies and practices that support the right of every child and their family, regardless of their ability, to participate in a wide range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities and society. The desired outcomes of inclusive experiences for children with and without special needs and their families is that they experience a sense of belonging and acceptance, positive social relationships and friendships, and appropriate development and learning to reach their full potential. Determinants of inclusion that can be used to identify high-quality early childhood programs and services are:

Access: provide access to a wide range of learning opportunities, activities, contexts and settings.

Participation: Even if environments and programs are designed for easy access, some children will need additional individualized accommodations and supports to fully participate in play and learning activities with peers and adults.

Support: A systems-level support infrastructure should be provided to those who provide inclusive services to children and their families

[mora neely]

WAC 110-300-0160 States that we as providers must provide learning opportunities that are racially and culturally diverse. This includes curriculum, materials such as books, pictures, and music. None of these things should reinforce stereotypes or biases. In addition to this we providers are responsible for stopping inappropriate behavior, and conversations. The message here is that our classrooms should promote diversity and inclusion.

[Kylie]

Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WAC 110-300-0160

What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? The childcare center must provide cultural and diversity learning opportunities by the provider’s curriculum. By the curriculum it needs to have activities and materials available so it can represent children’s families culturally. To incorporates the child culture by buying books, dolls, games and music to represent the children culturally.

[Veronica]

1. WAC 110-300-0160

2. It’s important to respect and support diversity and culture and that there should be absolutely no discrimination.

[Kerri]

The WACs convey that no child or family should be discriminated against or receive preferential treatment on the basis of any type of demographic diversity. Everyone is deserving of the same level of respect as is given to everyone else.

[abby kolbeck]

What messages do the WACs convey regarding diversity and collaboration?

The message WAC conveys is one of inclusion and celebration of diversity. It promotes a healthy enviroment for ALL families, celebrating differences and respecting cultural differences and choices.

[Cameron]

it is mentioned in WAC 100-300-0160 that activities must provide culturally and diverse learning opportunities.

[Sabrina]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WACs :110-300-0080 family support and self assesment and 110-300- 0085 family partnerships and communication.
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? The importance of fluid communication and confidentiality and the importance of the uniqueness of each individual, taking in account their culture, language, values, beliefs when preparing activities in the classroom and day to day routines.

[Casidy Giles]

The WACs convey the message that diversity is important. So much so, that they have guidelines requiring us to provide diverse learning materials and an inclusive environment for students to be in. Everyone’s values and ideas are important and valid. Everyone goes through life differently. It’s important to connect with others to celebrate those differences and to help each other in times of need, regardless of circumstance.