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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.

Requirements of the Home-Based Option

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 16:19

In this section of the Home Visitor Handbook, learn about the Head Start Program Performance Standards that provide the general requirements of the home-based option.

Ethical Considerations for Home Visiting

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 16:30

The intimacy of working with families in their homes, with no other professionals present, can sometimes lead to confusing situations. Find ways to handle issues as they arise, by having program policies in place.

Research on Home Visiting

Wed, 04/24/2019 - 16:32

Explore research on home visiting programs and the Early Head Start home-based program option. Find out how positive outcomes appear in different degrees, in different program models, and for different populations.

About Home-Based Services

Thu, 06/06/2019 - 15:40

Explore the About Home-Based Services

Download Community Assessment

Thu, 09/26/2019 - 10:37

Explore community assessment standards and best practices. Learn how community assessments help programs remain responsive to the children and families they serve.

Community Assessment: The Foundation for Program Planning in Head Start

Fri, 04/03/2020 - 14:20

Explore community assessment standards and best practices. Learn how community assessments help programs remain responsive to the children and families they serve.