Step 2. Design the Work
It's important to prioritize the primary questions and identify the sources of data needed to answer them. Do you know how to develop primary questions and design data collection?
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Program Planning
Thoughtful planning is critical to programming. Explore these resources for guidance throughout the five-year Head Start grant cycle. Learn how to establish continuous cycles of improvement that involve key stakeholders in data-based decision-making. Find resources to help build on achievable program and school readiness goals and fiscal objectives. Discover materials that guide grantees in creating community and self-assessments, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Program planning and service system design together make up one of the 12 management, planning, and oversight systems of the Management Systems Wheel.
Step 3. Gather Data
A program's ability to manage data effectively impacts the quality of a community assessment. Do you know how to design a data collection plan and create tools to gather data?
Step 4. Analyze and Make Decisions
Analyzing the data, identifying trends, and making data-informed decisions are crucial steps. Do you know how to analyze data and use research findings to inform decision-making?
Step 5. Communicate and Incorporate
Community assessment reports should carefully consider how to make the data accessible, relevant, and engaging. Do you know how to effectively communicate findings from a community assessment?
Regulations, Structures, and Practices That Effectively Support Individualized Care
Find considerations for helping education staff individualize programs for infants and toddlers. The list includes small group size, low ratios and caseloads, primary caregiving, and continuity of care.
1302.20 Determining program structure.
This standard describes criteria for determining the ideal program option and for converting Head Start Preschool slots into Early Head Start slots.
Small Group Size
Learn how small group sizes support individualized care for infants and toddlers.
Low Ratios of Teachers and Family Child Care Providers to Children and Small Caseloads of Families for Home Visitors
Discover the benefits of low adult:child ratios and small family caseloads for infants and toddlers.
Primary Caregiving
Explore how primary caregiving supports individualized care for infants and toddlers in group care settings.
1302.21 Center-based option.
Review requirements around group size, caregiver–child ratios, service duration, and square footage for the center-based program option.
