Planning systems occur in a continuous cycle and involve key members of the Head Start community. The outcome of this cycle is the creation of achievable goals and short-term program and fiscal objectives.
A Report on Tribal Language Revitalization in Head Start - 2015 Version
Learn about the key components of a Planned Language Approach (PLA). Find out why it's important, who can use it and where, and how a PLA can support systems and practices.
Learn about the medical home and why it's important to connect families so their child can receive continuous, accessible medical care.
The steps outlined in the following document help guide agencies in the equivalency determination and justification process.
Find out what to look for in a parenting curriculum and what is meant by "research-based."
This resource contains the Head Start Act of 2007 citations that relate to program governance.
Children are safer when transportation teams work together and communicate well. Explore this fact sheet to discover many of the issues teams are likely to face. Also, learn more about active supervision strategies to keep children safe on buses.
The partnership between parents and staff is fundamental to children's current and future success in school readiness and beyond. Discover how programs can share information with families about children's learning and progress toward school readiness outcomes.
There are several important ways to make teeth strong and prevent tooth decay. These include drinking tap (faucet) water with fluoride, brushing with fluoride toothpaste, and having a health professional apply fluoride varnish.