What Is Included in a Community Assessment?
Review what should be included in a community assessment.
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Community Assessment
This analysis provides information about the needs and resources of Head Start-eligible families and the community within a service area. This process informs the goal setting and design of new programs. Programs must review and update this data annually and the resources listed below offer assistance.
Community assessment, along with self-assessment, is one of the 12 program management systems on the Management Systems Wheel.
When Is a Community Assessment Required?
Identify the requirements and expectations that shape a community assessment.
Why Conduct a Community Assessment?
Consider how the data gathered during a community assessment will be used to inform strategic planning, goal setting, and decision-making.
How Is a Community Assessment Done?
Explores the steps involved in implementing a community assessment.
Step 1: Plan and Organize
In this introduction, learn about the steps and tasks involved in planning a community assessment.
Establishing the Community Assessment Team
Explore ways to form a community assessment team.
Specify Information to be Collected
collect when planning a community assessment.
Prepare for the Community Assessment Process
Review how to assign responsibilities when organizing a community assessment team.
Inform Key Stakeholders About the Community Assessment Process
Consider how to prepare for the community assessment process and inform key stakeholders.
Step 2: Design the Work
This introduction sets the stage for identifying what you most want to learn from your community assessment.
