[Stella Villa]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WACs, 30, 55, 85, and 160 all address diversity and collaboration with families.
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? The big message the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration is that is it is important to support and promote diversity and collaboration in your program.

[Emily]

The WACs convey the importance of accepting and acknowledging diversity within the early learning program curriculum, toys, books, games, music, etc. They also emphasize that providers step in to address biases and prejudices displayed between children and redirecting related behavior and bullying.

[Jamie]

Very well stated. Thank you.

[Kenan]

The WAC conveys the importance of a diverse child care facility because without a diverse facility you are unable to reach reach each and every student. It is important to provide materials and equipment that relate to all students such as books, toys, language, music and more. The goal is to make all children feel seen and accepted.

[Anna]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?
   <b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color); background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color);”>110-300-0160 & 110-300-0325
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?
   The WACs require promotion of diversity in the childcare environment, including diversity in curriculum, activities and materials that represent all children, families, and staff. Personally, I think it’s really important because a diverse childcare environment is a healthy representation of our society, and the world as a whole, which is a blend of different cultures, people of diverse backgrounds etc. It accustoms children to accept diversity, as well as feel accepted themselves. I think that’s amazing.

[Jamie]

Thank you.

[Somer]

WAC 170-295-2040, WAC 110-300-033, WAC 170-296A-6050, all deal with diversity. They explain using consistent and positive guidance that is appropriate for their development level, abilities, culture and behavior. Guiding based off of their specific needs, which will vary for every child. Keeping a positive relationship, helping and guiding them.

[Payton Aparicio]

What messages do the WACs convey regarding diversity and collaboration?

The WACs show that there are some many children and families that are diverse and that our learning environments need to demonstrate collaboration so that everyone feels welcome. Being adaptive to different cultures and families is important as it is almost 50% of the children.

[Karla Munera]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? <b style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>WAC 110-300-0160
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?
3. 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.

[Alex]

1. WAC 100-300-0160

2. The big messages the WACs give regarding diversity are to make sure the daycare/learning center has resources, support, learning opportunities, and representation for a wide range of different diversities.

[Leslie]

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

WAC 110-300-0085 addresses diversity and collaboration with families. Children should feel welcomed and represented in the classroom.

[Alison]

1. 110-300-0160, 110-300-0320 addresses diversity while 110-300-0085addresses collaboration with families.<div>2. The WACs emphasize how important diversity and inclusivity is for the children and their families.</div>

[Kaitlyn]

The WACs that address diversity and family collaboration are WAC 110-300-0055, WAC 110-300-0065, WAC
110-300-0080, WAC 110-300-0085, WAC 110-
300-0450, and WAC 110-300-0485.

The overall message that they send is to set an example by providing a space within the class to allow diversity to be expressed and celebrated.

[Jasmine Nared]

WAC 110-300-0160 simply states that all learning providers must provide racially diverse learning opportunities. It is important to embrace each child’s uniqueness.

[Mekieyl]

• WAC 110-300-0100 and WAC 110-300-0200 address diversity and equity.
• WAC 110-300-0110, WAC 110-300-0200, WAC 110-300-0210, and WAC 110-300-0230 address collaboration with families

and one of big messages that the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration are, early learning programs should promote and celebrate diversity and respect for cultural and individual differences.

[Jenny]

1. WAC chapter 110-300 addresses diversity and collaboration with families under “Standard Alignment Principles”.
2. Acknowledgement, acceptance, and inclusion are the big messages the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration.

[Deya]

WAC 110-300-0160 states that all early learning providers must have culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. It must be shown in activities, curriculum, dolls, pictures, and books.