Thoughtful planning is critical to programming. Explore these resources for guidance through the five-year grant. 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.

Resources on this page are in the process of being updated. Please refer to the Performance Standards for the most current requirements.

Annual Planning Calendar for Program Management

Use this customizable road map to identify required planning activities and foster meaningful collaboration with program and fiscal leaders.

Community Assessment: The Foundation for Program Planning

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

Foundations for Excellence

Strategic planning is key to successful programming. In this updated version of Foundations for Excellence, explore new insights and resources for program planning and data-informed decision-making.

Self-assessment: Your Annual Journey

Learn about new thinking and best practices for the annual self-assessment. The module takes approximately one hour to complete. It is strongly recommend you work through each phase to fully understand the process.