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Dialogic Reading that Supports Children Who Are Dual Language Learners and Their Families

Fri, 06/09/2017 - 11:21

This ECLKC Professional Development Module is designed to guide Head Start and Early Head Start program staff on using the dialogic reading strategy to support early literacy in children who are dual language learners (DLLs).

Pay Tables for Executive and Senior Level II Employees

Fri, 06/09/2017 - 12:34

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) appropriations bill contains a provision (Section 205) that requires that "none of the funds appropriated in this title for Head Start shall be used to pay the compensation of an individual, either as a direct cost or any proration as an indirect cost, at a rate in excess of Executive Level II."

Crosswalk of the 15-Minute In-Service Suites with the CLASS®

Tue, 06/13/2017 - 08:33

The Crosswalk of the 15-Minute In-service Suites with the CLASS^® connects teaching practices and learning activities found in these in-service suites with the domains and dimensions of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)^®. Head Start grantees may find this tool useful in planning professional development.

Pro-Children’s Act of 2001

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 15:19

The Pro-Children’s Act of 2001 imposes restrictions on smoking in facilities where federally-funded children’s services are provided. Grantees that are subject to these requirements will find this information useful.

Voices from the Field

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 12:08

Watch these video clips to see how data analysis and the planning cycle comes to life in Head Start programs.

Voices from the Field: Dig Into Data - Director

Fri, 06/16/2017 - 13:04

A Head Start/Early Head Start director describes how data lead the program to convert slots from the home-based to center-based option to better serve the needs of its families.

Voices from the Field: Dig Into Data - Executive Director

Fri, 06/16/2017 - 13:08

An executive director talks about how her program used data to inform an important decision about transportation.

Voices from the Field: Share and Share Alike - Education Coordinator and Teacher

Fri, 06/16/2017 - 13:12

An education coordinator and a teacher look at reflect on Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) results.

Voices from the Field: Celebrate Good Times (Come On!) - Home Visitor

Fri, 06/16/2017 - 13:18

A home visitor talks about how use of the program’s data system has enabled the program to better track family engagement, plan for families, and communicate with each other.