Phase 6: Continuous Program Improvement
Learn how evaluating family goals at the program level can help ensure that your program is well-situated to support the families you partner with.
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Continuous Improvement
These resources explain how Head Start programs use data from ongoing monitoring and annual self-assessments to improve systems and services that help in achieving goals related to positive outcomes for children and families. Ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement together make up one of the 12 program management systems of the Management Systems Wheel and are a program foundation in the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming – Public Comment Period
This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes new and enhanced changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards in three main areas: workforce supports, mental health, and other quality improvements.
Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming
Watch this informational webinar to learn about the overview of the proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the comment period process.
More on How the NPRM Supports the Workforce
Watch this informational webinar to learn more about the proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards to support staff wages, benefits, and wellness.
Final Rule on Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming
The rule updates the Head Start Program Performance Standards to increase support and stability for the Head Start workforce, and improve the quality of services programs provide to children and families.
Final Rule on Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming – Technical Updates
This Program Instruction notes a few technical updates to ACF-OHS-PI-24-05, which summarizes the final rule and outlines changes to the Performance Standards. These technical updates are minor corrections.
Annual Community Assessment Update Considerations
Assess significant community changes, including regulatory updates, that could affect program operations and service delivery.
Data on Improving Quality in Head Start Programs
Four reports provide evidence that, since the last reauthorization, quality in Head Start has increased across the country..
Intentional Planning and Quality Improvement in Family Child Care
Use these resources and materials to help plan to deliver services within a family child care setting.
Ongoing Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Explore key components of ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement. Examine their purpose in the planning cycle and identify valuable tools and practices for program leaders.
