FAQ for Baby College 101: Courses For Ałchíní Yázhí
Who is this program for?
This program is for all Navajo parents/guardians, grandparents, childcare providers, and other caregivers of 0-6-year-old children. New reading activities, videos, and events will be posted here each week!
Who developed this program?
Faculty from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension are working closely with an advisory board of Diné community members to develop this program.
Why are the Navajo words ałchíní yázhí included in the program name?
The Navajo words ałchíní yázhí mean babies or young children. The advisory board suggested including these words in the program name, as one goal of the program is to help families get their young children ready to read.
Who do I contact for more information?
To learn more about the program, email dinebabycollege@arizona.edu or reach out to our team:
- Sheryl (Lynn) Benally: 928-245-8845 benally3@arizona.edu
- Margine Bawden: 928-337-2267 mbawden@cals.arizona.edu
- Joyce Alves: jalves@ag.arizona.edu