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Explore these resources to learn about the connection between health and school readiness and to ensure every Head Start child is ready to succeed in school.

Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2020 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.

Explore this brief overview of the Designation Renewal System (DRS) background and conditions.

The DRS Revisions in 2020 ensure the conditions for competitive designation target grantees with lower performance or systemic problems. The changes also support for grantees to continuously improve the quality of teacher-child interactions.

Find responses to questions anticipated from the public and the grantee community about Designation Renewal System (DRS) changes.

These handouts cover frequently asked questions from the Head Start Heals campaign and related office hours. Find links to additional resources on stress, resilience, and providing support.

In this module, explore the four components of effective program and family support of dual language learners.

Learn about ongoing child assessment and its components. Explore the ongoing assessment cycle, observation and documentation, engaging families, and additional assessment considerations.

Explore this module to learn about children's brain building and development. It includes the following topics: Brain Building Basics, the Brain and Learning, and Stress and the Brain.

In this practical guide, learn more about how programs build effective community partnerships to serve fathers in Head Start programs.