Early Language Working Group

The Early Language Working Group advises on policies and programs that support language development in young children across Hawaii, me ka bilingual and multilingual learners and Hawaiian language revitalization efforts. Nānā aku nei ia i research on early literacy and language acquisition and makes nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo to nā keʻena mokuʻāina and the legislature. The group coordinates across education, health, and family support systems.

Strong language development in early childhood is a predictor of long-term academic success, and this group helps shape programs that reach Hawaii's youngest learners. Parents, educators, and nā lālā kaiaulu hiki ke komo ma o ka manaʻo lehulehu and testimony.