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Community Assessment

Hand holding a family cut on paper. 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.

Step 5: Communicate and Incorporate

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 14:51

In this introduction, explore how best to present the data and act upon your findings.

Prepare the Community Assessment Report

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:27

Find out how to identify the key parts in a community assessment report.

Create a Professional Presentation

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:30

Consider ways to present a professional community assessment report.

Considerations for Maps

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:36

Discover the important role maps can play in conveying community assessment data.

Reporting Community Resources and Strengths

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:41

Review how a community assessment must include information on community resources and strengths.

Presenting Recommendations

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:45

Learn about the different ways to present recommendations in an effective way.

Communicate the Community Assessment Data and Recommendations

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:47

Explore ways to communicate the data and recommendations.

Review and Update the Community Assessment

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:53

Identify how often you are expected to review and update the community assessment.

Incorporate the Community Assessment Process into the Program's Ongoing Planning

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:58

Take a look at how to integrate the community assessment process into ongoing strategic and program planning.

Appendices

Fri, 05/29/2020 - 15:21

Collect a wealth of information, worksheets, tools, and other resources to help you implement your community assessment.

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