[Maryleen Wonne]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?

– WAC 110-300-0160 addresses diversity and promoting acceptance of it in schools. WAC 110-300-0085 addresses collaboration with families and states that early learning providers must communicate with families on goals for the child(ren), gather information regarding their behavioral, health, social, developmental, and cultural needs, and seek support from families and staff to determine a game plan on how the program can add each and every child’s needs.

– The big message is that diversity and collaboration are both very important whether they be in an early learning childcare center or in a high school. With both, we can find balance and work towards a brighter future in order for everyone: children, their families, and childcare providers to work and learn in a safe and happy environment.

[Alejandra Guevara]

Respuestas a las preguntas:

1. ¿Qué WAC abordan la diversidad y la colaboración con las familias?

• WAC 110-300-0160: Promoción de la aceptación de la diversidad.

• WAC 110-300-0030: No discriminación en los programas de aprendizaje temprano.

• WAC 110-300-0055: Evaluación del desarrollo y comunicación con los padres o tutores.

• WAC 110-300-0085: Autoevaluación del apoyo familiar y colaboración.

2. ¿Qué grandes mensajes transmiten las WAC respecto a la diversidad y la colaboración?

• Inclusión: Valorar y respetar las diferencias culturales, lingüísticas y familiares como una fortaleza en los entornos educativos.

• Colaboración activa: Reconocer a las familias como socios esenciales en el desarrollo y aprendizaje del niño, manteniendo una comunicación abierta y constante.

• No discriminación: Garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades para todos los niños y familias, sin importar su origen o circunstancias.

• Reflexión continua: Implementar autoevaluaciones y estrategias para mejorar el apoyo a la diversidad y la participación familiar.

[Trainer]

Great job, Alejandra! Your understanding of the WACs and their messages on diversity and collaboration is impressive. Keep up the insightful contributions.

[Anna]

1. WAC 110-300-0085 states that “an early learning provider must communicate with families to identify individual children’s developmental goals.”

WAC-110-300-0030 talks about diversity by stating that early learning programs are “places of public accommodation and must not discriminate on basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, religion or disability.

2. The WACs give the message that all children, parents, and employees must be treated equally no matter what differences may be present.

[Trainer]

Anna, your understanding of WAC 110-300-0085 and WAC-110-300-0030 demonstrates the importance of communication and non-discrimination in early childhood settings. Well articulated.

[Trainer]

Anna, your understanding of WACs demonstrates the importance of embracing diversity and collaborating with families to support individual children’s developmental goals. Well articulated!

[saharrah]

I talk with the parents and get information from the internet or library to help all children feel welcome, comfortable and safe.

[Trainer]

Saharrah, great job on actively seeking resources to promote inclusivity and safety for all children in the classroom. Keep up the good work!

[Riley]

1.Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?

WAC 110-300-0085 states that “an early learning provider must communicate with families to identify individual children’s developmental goals.” WAC-110-300-0030 addresses non-discrimination by stating that early learning programs are “places of public accommodation… and must not discriminate… on basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, class, age, religion or disability.”

2.What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? <div>State law requires child care employees to honor all children’s race, religion, culture, gender, physical ability and family structure, and to provide families with information on their child’s progress in the center.</div>

[Trainer]

Great job, Riley, on highlighting the relevant WACs that address diversity and collaboration with families. Your examples effectively illustrate the importance of honoring children’s diversity.

[Adawna]

1. WAC 110-300-0100: collaboration with families and communities

2. WAC 110- 300-0200: cultural diversity must be respected.

These WAcs are about how we must embrace and value other’s cultures and how we must collaborate with families to support their children in learning.

[Trainer]

Adawna, you’ve highlighted important WACs emphasizing collaboration and respect for cultural diversity. It’s crucial for educators to embrace and value different cultures and work closely with families.

[Shayla Fanony]

The WACS that address diversity and family collaboration are WAC 110-300-0100 and WAC 110-300-0200.

The big message that the WACs give about diversity and family collaboration is that all educators and employees must welcome and accept all kinds of cultures and uniqueness. The WACs also communicate their belief that diversity and family collaboration will help children thrive and flourish.

[Trainer]

Shayla, you provided a clear summary of WAC 110-300-0100 and WAC 110-300-0200, emphasizing the importance of welcoming diversity for children to thrive. Well done!

[Tina]

Washinton WAC diversity/ collaboration 110-300-0160

It’s important for teachers to provide cultural and racially diverse learning opportunities and material that represents all children. It could be books,pictures or games

[Donna Beaver]

There are many WAC that discuss working with a child and accepting their cultural diversity. 110-300-315 talks about modeling language and being aware of the culture the child comes from.

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Promoting acceptance of diversity.

(1) An early learning provider must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. Diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated by the provider’s curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children, families, and staff. A provider must use equipment and materials that include, but are not limited to:

(a) Diverse dolls, books, pictures, games, or materials that do not reinforce stereotypes;

(b) Diverse music from many cultures in children’s primary languages; and

(c) A balance of different ethnic and cultural groups, ages, abilities, family styles, and genders.

(2) An early learning provider must intervene appropriately to stop biased behavior displayed by children or adults including, but not limited to:

(a) Redirecting an inappropriate conversation or behavior;

(b) Being aware of situations that may involve bias and responding appropriately; and

(c) Refusing to ignore bias.

[Trainer]

Donna, you provided a comprehensive reference to WAC on promoting acceptance of diversity and intervening appropriately. Well done! Keep up the good work in creating inclusive classroom settings.

[Juana]

WAC 110 300-0150. 110-300-0100, 110-300-0245, these codes require providers to include diversity in their classrooms if these teachers haven’t already practiced these codes the teachers can request additional information from these families to make them feel more included and entrusting in our program.

[Irene]

As stated in WAC 110-300-0085

Give families opportunities to share their language and culture in the early learning program;

[Carolina Rocha]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WACs 110-300-0100 Collaboration with Families and communities. WACs 110-300-200 Cultural diversity must be respected
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? How important it is to value other people’s cultures and to collaborate with families to support their children.

[Lisbeth De la Cruz]

WACs states early learning center must not discriminate against families of different backgrounds. Is important to also create a welcoming environment.

[Audrey]

WAC 110-300-0325- Welcoming environment for childhood development<div>

-To create a welcoming environment for children, educators will represent diversity in E.C.E. while also respecting the diverse cultural and racial backgrounds of students

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WAC 110-300-0160- Diversity in curriculum

-Educators must grant learning opportunities and exposure to diverse cultural and racial backgrounds.

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<b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color); background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color);”>-Educators must collaborate with families on childhood development and communicate to and learn about their home life and cultural background.

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[Thalia Ramos]

1. WAC 110-300-0085 and WAC 110-300-0030

2. Cannot discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, gender, sexual, orientation, age, religion, or ability.Provider need to communicate with families to communicate child’s goals and gather all information over child. Also give families the opportunity to share their language and culture.