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Comprehension and Text Structure

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 07:02

The Effective Practice Guide for the Comprehension and Text Structure sub-domain includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Practices for home visitors are included.

Writing

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 07:15

The Writing sub-domain Effective Practice Guide includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Practices for home visitors are included.

Finding the Math

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 15:22

Learn more about how to plan math activities in the classroom. Also, share these activities with parents to use at home with their children.

Measuring What Children Can Do in All Languages: Developmental Assessment for Children Who Are Dual Language Learners

Mon, 04/30/2018 - 16:24

Explore typical bilingual development in the early years and learn what it means to assess children who are dual language learners.

Preschool Teaching Practices

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 05:51

Use the resources on this page to strengthen preschool teaching practices.

Resources on CLASS Pre-K®

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 06:11

Explore the resources on this page, which may be useful to Head Start directors, education managers, coaches, teachers, and others who work with preschoolers.

Head Start and Receiving Elementary Schools: Transitions That Work

Wed, 06/05/2019 - 17:50

View this video to learn how Head Start programs can partner with receiving elementary schools to provide stability and consistency for children and families transitioning to kindergarten.

Using Professional Development to Support Transition to Kindergarten

Tue, 06/11/2019 - 14:21

Explore strategies to support transitions from Early Head Start up to kindergarten. Discover how professional development and relationships between Head Start programs and receiving schools support the process.

Preschool Effective Practice Series

Thu, 06/13/2019 - 14:10

These Teacher Time episodes focus on supporting preschoolers' development and learning through all the elements of the Framework for Effective Practice, or House Framework.