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Early Learning Outcomes Framework

Two preschool girls playing in the science area. The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework describes how children progress across key areas of learning and development. This information helps adults better understand how they can provide experiences that support important early learning outcomes for all children.

Resources in this collection support children's development across five central ELOF domains: Approaches to Learning; Social and Emotional Development; Language and Literacy; Cognition; and Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development.

Writing: Preschooler: Video 2

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:31

Writing: Preschooler: Video 2

Writing: Preschooler: Video 1

Tue, 01/02/2018 - 12:32

Writing: Preschooler: Video 1

Curriculum Alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)

Thu, 01/25/2018 - 12:04

Aligning a curriculum with the ELOF allows staff to see which and to what extent the ELOF domains and sub-domains are addressed in the curriculum.

Finding the Math

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 15:22

Learn more about how to plan math activities in the classroom. Also, share these activities with parents to use at home with their children.

Using the ELOF to Inform Assessment

Tue, 03/13/2018 - 14:58

Support your program in reviewing how well an assessment instrument assesses children’s skills, behaviors, and knowledge in the ELOF domains.

Using the ELOF to Establish School Readiness Goals

Thu, 02/14/2019 - 18:25

Learn ways to update school readiness goals to align with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). Find out how to identify child assessment data to measure progress.

Using the ELOF to Inform Professional Development

Thu, 02/14/2019 - 18:38

Discover how to use the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) tools to plan professional development. Find ways to help staff in supporting children’s development and learning in the ELOF domains.

Learning Trajectories Introductory Video

Tue, 02/19/2019 - 16:43

Watch this video to explore Learning Trajectories [LT]2, a web-based tool for early childhood educators. Find out how children think and learn about mathematics and how to teach it to young children.