Performance Standards Related to Oral Health
Program staff and families are encouraged to explore where and how the Performance Standards address oral health.
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Teachers and Caregivers
Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table
Toothbrushing at the classroom table is a quicker, more structured way to have children brush than individually at the sink. In this video, learn how to prepare, model, clean up, and store supplies.
Education Requirements for Family Child Care Providers
Recruiting qualified family child care providers in Head Start programs can be a challenge. Use this brief to find providers who meet the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Education Requirements for Center-based Preschool Teachers
In this brief, explore ways to find and hire the right candidate to fill preschool teaching positions. Learn how to match potential applicants with the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Dental Hygienist Liaison Project
Learn more about the Dental Hygienist Liaison (DHL) project. Find out how DHLs can help promote oral health for pregnant women and children enrolled in Head Start programs.
Developmental Screening for Children Ages Birth to 5
Explore information about developmental screening, selecting screening tools, process, timing, and more.
Checklist for Child Care Staff: Best Practices for Good Oral Health
The tip sheet provides oral health best practices for infants, toddlers, and young children. Review information on how to handle basic oral health emergencies.
Safe and Nurturing Learning Environments
View this Teacher Time episode to find out about ways to create and support positive and safe learning environments for infants and toddlers.
Promoting Children's Development and Learning with the Framework for Effective Practice, Birth to 5
The 2018–2019 Teacher Time series covers positive, safe environments, curriculum fidelity, transitions, and ongoing child assessment for teachers and family child care providers.
Infant/Toddler Effective Practice Series
These Teacher Time episodes focus on supporting infants' and toddlers' development and learning through all the elements of the Framework for Effective Practice, or House Framework.
