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Physical Health

Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.

Hearing and Vision Screening

Explore this collection of resources to learn about best practices for hearing and vision screening. Discover strategies to use when talking with families about hearing and vision screening procedures as well as follow-up.

Policy Implementation and Development

Watch this video to hear program leaders talk about how they have developed and implemented policies to support staff with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

Exemptions

Watch this video to hear program leaders talk about how they have managed staff exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Supporting Staff During Difficult Times

Hear Head Start program leaders highlight the strategies, processes, and best practices they have used to support staff with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

Moving with the Brain in Mind

Learn how movement activities can support brain development and learning in this two-part course available on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.

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