Interpret the Data
Consider different ways to interpret the community assessment data.
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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.
Make Decisions
Consider how to use community assessment findings to inform decision-making.
Long-Term Goals and Measurable Objectives
Consider how to establish long-term goals and measurable objectives.
Program Options and Calendar
Consider how community assessment data helps establish program options and a calendar.
Service Areas, Recruitment Areas, and Program Locations
Consider how to use the community assessment to identify areas with the greatest need for service, even if your program is not currently serving children in those areas.
Recruitment, Selection Criteria, and Enrollment Priorities
Review how programs should identify and recruit families with the greatest need.
Services and Coordinated Approaches
Explore how a community assessment can help mobilize community resources and partnerships.
Collaborative Partnerships
Consider how community assessment data can help programs determine appropriate partners for service provision, information-sharing, and ongoing communication.
Establish Priorities and Recommendations
Review why it is valuable to prioritize your decisions and recommendations based on the community assessment data.
Identifying Trends
Consider how trends in community assessment data can help frame and prioritize recommendations.
