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The Coaching Companion mobile application is for early care and education staff, coaches and coachees. Upload videos and engage in reflection and feedback within a collaborative coaching partnership on the go.

This appendix to IM 24-01 includes more specific resources to support recommendations for strengthening mental health services in Head Start programs. 

Parents with disabilities and learning differences come from every background, culture, language, and community. Review the definitions of disabilities, learning differences, and inclusive language.

Parents with disabilities and learning differences have the same opportunities as everyone to participate in Head Start programs. Learn about equity, ableism, and accessibility.

As relationships deepen, staff learn more about a parent’s goals, interests, and disabilities or learning differences. Explore topics related to communication and conversation planning.

Referrals to community partners benefit parents with disabilities and learning differences. Learn how to connect parents to specialized community programs and services to meet their specific needs.

Explore resources covering a wide variety of topics, from vocabulary to advocacy to parenting tips to support your work with parents with disabilities and learning differences.

Explore this special collection of visuals that was designed to support the participation and learning of young children between the ages of 16 to 36 months.

This resource includes tips and information for Head Start staff and other early childhood program staff to care for a child with sickle cell disease.