A Collection of Tips on Becoming a Reflective Supervisor
Explore these helpful tips for learning about applying reflective supervision to your leader role.
Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
Children with disabilities continue to face significant barriers accessing and participating in inclusive early childhood programs. This policy statement from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services builds upon and renews commitment and urgency for inclusion.
Positive Eating Environment Self-Assessment for ECE Programs
The Positive Eating Environment Self-Assessment for Early Care and Education (ECE) Programs offers a brief, user-friendly way to assess basic mealtime practices. Learn how this assessment can help center-based and family child care programs that serve 3 to 5 year olds. Staff can use this tool to evaluate the availability of healthy nutrition and mealtime environments. It can also be used for staff discussions and policy planning.
Parent Posters to Increase Positive Social-Emotional Interactions
Share these posters with families to help them identify daily routines and learn how to increase positive social and emotional support throughout the day.
Social-Emotional Tips for Families with Infants
Use these posters to support families with infants. Share tips for how parents can support infants' social and emotional development.
Social-Emotional Tips for Families with Toddlers
Use these posters to support families with toddlers. Share these tips for how parents can to help them support toddlers' social and emotional development.
Certification of Governance and Leadership Capacity Screening
The governing body must certify that a governance and leadership capacity screening was conducted and a training plan was developed. A certification must be submitted to the Office of Head Start (OHS) in the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) within 75 calendar days of the start of the project period.
Transition to Kindergarten: Why It Matters and How to Promote Success
Take a look at this overview of the “what, why, and how” of successful kindergarten transitions.
Encouraging Strong Parent-Child Relationships
Explore strategies to encourage strong and positive parent-child relationships. Discover how to use family engagement efforts that include valuing, respecting, and supporting families.
Parent-Child Relationships Infographic
Explore this research-based infographic to learn how and why the parent-child relationship is important. Review strategies program supervisors and staff can use the infographic to promote these relationships.