Wash. Admin. Code § 110-302-0160

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 110-302-0160 - Promoting diversity and belonging

(1) ONB providers must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities by using curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children, families, staff, and the local Native American tribes, such as:

(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) ONB providers must contact the local Native American tribes to begin a partnership, recognizing tribal sovereignty and incorporating cultural materials or practices, as appropriate.

(3) ONB programs must provide supplemental learning opportunities that incorporate elements of tribally approved curriculum such as, but not limited to, the John McCoy (lulilas) since time immemorial early learning curriculum (https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/tribal-relations/john-mccoy-lulilas-since-time-immemorial) or school-age curriculum (https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/john-mccoy-lulilas-time-immemorial-tribal-sovereignty-washington-state).

(4) ONB providers must appropriately intervene to stop biased behavior displayed by children or adults. Such intervention may include, but is 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.

Wash. Admin. Code § 110-302-0160

Adopted by WSR 23-10-059, Filed 5/1/2023, effective 6/1/2023

Amended by WSR 24-21-009, Filed 10/3/2024, effective 11/3/2024