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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.

Build on a Responsive Community Assessment

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 09:17

The community assessment is a way to jumpstart the program planning process. Learn how the assessment helps Head Start programs provide key services to the children and families that need them.

Plan and Grow with an Annual Self-Assessment

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 09:28

A self-assessment each year helps Head Start programs plan and grow around their strengths and needs.

Make the Most of Program Planning and Service System Design

Fri, 04/27/2018 - 09:11

Learn how program planning and service system design guides Head Start programs through their five-year grant. This system design includes service plans that directly impact children and families.

Support Ongoing Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

Fri, 04/27/2018 - 09:23

Ongoing monitoring helps Head Start programs better address goals and objectives. It also engages all stakeholders in the program planning process.

Use Data and Evaluation to Inform Decision-Making

Fri, 04/27/2018 - 09:38

Learn how using data and evaluation enables programs to make data-informed decisions. Also, find out how data and evaluation informs each stage of the program planning cycle.

Foundations for Excellence

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 08:35

Review a range of planning topics to support programs’ successful completion of the Head Start grant application, and to ensure programming is responsive to community needs throughout the five-year grant period.