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Introduction to Multicultural Storytelling, Music and Community Building.

Watch this presentation about the Planned Language Approach support to planning and implementing high-quality language and early literacy services in all classrooms and for all children.

Watch this presentation and listen to common questions that arise when assessing young dual language learners.

In this national conference call, representatives from the Office of Head Start (OHS) and the Office of Child Care (OCC), including OHS Director Yvette Sanchez Fuentes and OCC Director Shannon Rudisill, discuss how success stories, tools, and resources from Early Head Start for Family Child Care Partnership Week 2012 may be used to help build partnerships in local programs. The benefits of implementing the family child care option in Early Head Start programs are also highlighted.

This Office of Head Start (OHS) 2008 live broadcast discusses the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®). Learn how Head Start grantees and programs can use it to support professional development and quality improvement efforts. The webcast features Dr. Bob Pianta, the developer of the CLASS®, and the OHS leadership team. They discuss the scope of the CLASS® and ways to integrate CLASS® into the Head Start monitoring and review process. The webcast also focuses on the upcoming CLASS® pilot and how to best implement CLASS® and effective strategies to provide CLASS® results to grantees.

The Office of Head Start hosted this webinar to provide grantees with information and resources to support their work with children, families, and staff affected by Hurricane Sandy. It focuses on the importance of integrating mental health support after a traumatic event. The webinar also discusses guidance on service enhancements that support children, families, and staff after traumatic events.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) is an initiative of the Office of Head Start designed by Region III to address the increase in childhood obesity among Head Start children. The video summarizes IMIL goals of increasing physical activity, improving the quality of movement, and encouraging healthy food choices.

Head Start was announced in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson. Since then, more than 32 million children and their families have benefited from the comprehensive services of Head Start and Early Head Start. In this video from 2010, parents, former Head Start graduates, and staff share how Head Start has shaped their lives and transformed their communities.

Federal and program staff introduce the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, formerly the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework. The revised Framework will guide Head Start programs as they serve children ages 3 to 5, including children who are dual language learners and children with disabilities, by addressing key elements of school readiness and program function. Head Start directors and program staff will find this webinar useful as they familiarize themselves with the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework.

This video focuses on having a good understanding of fiscal regulations and policies. It also discusses fiscal responsibility, accountability, risk management and how to safeguard federal funds. Grantees will find this video useful when complying with federal regulations.