Promoting Equity Through Cultural Competence

Session Dates

Tuesday July 01, 2025 - PaTTAN - Online Course
Tuesday September 30, 2025 - PaTTAN - Online Course

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Equity in early intervention begins with culturally responsive and respectful relationships. This course is designed to support early childhood intervention professionals in building their awareness, knowledge, and skills to promote equity through culturally competent practices. Participants will explore key concepts such as diversity, equity, and cultural competence; reflect on their own biases and values; and examine how cultural beliefs shape family expectations and experiences. Real-world scenarios, family perspectives, and current data on equity issues in early intervention bring the content to life. The course concludes with practical action steps to help professionals take meaningful steps toward equitable and inclusive practices in their daily work.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Define diversity, equity, and cultural competence in the context of early intervention.
2. Identify culturally competent practices that support meaningful family engagement.
3. Recognize how family values and cultural beliefs influence service expectations.
4. Describe current equity issues within early intervention systems.
5. Develop actionable steps to promote equity in their personal, team, and system-level practices.

Target Audience

Preschool Teacher/Itinerants, Preschool Paraprofessional/Classroom Aides and ECE Teacher/Aides Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Molly Martz, at 717-901-2151, or mmartz@pattan.net.