What Is Included in a Community Assessment?
Review what should be included in a community assessment.
Directors and Managers
Transition to Kindergarten: Transition Plan Form
Programs can use this planning form that can be edited by leaders as they build a kindergarten transition team and plan.
Host a Transition-to-Kindergarten Summit: Supporting Materials
Smooth transitions to kindergarten depend on strong partnerships. Find ways to use these materials to help organize and carry out a successful local transition summit.
Leadership Practices for Successful Transitions to Kindergarten
Find research-based practices and activities to help leaders create successful transitions to kindergarten. Use this information to support the four points of connection that are key to transitions.
Transition to Kindergarten: Policy Connections at a Glance
Explore national kindergarten transition policies. Learn how these policies inform the decision-making and practices of Head Start and elementary school leaders as they support the transition process.
Ensuring Collaborative Partnerships: Strategies for Effective Meetings, Decision-making, and Conflict Resolution
Conducting effective meetings, making collaborative decisions, and addressing conflicts are crucial in developing collaborative partnerships. This resource helps Head Start programs hone those strategies.
Leaders Supporting the Transition to Kindergarten
Explore the key parts of successful kindergarten transitions. Learn how staff and elementary school leaders can use information, relationships, and alignment to support smooth transitions for Head Start children.
Supporting Full Enrollment
In this webinar, explore ways to achieve and maintain full program enrollment. Learn about the elements of effective outreach and recruitment.
Principles of Health and Wellness
Program leaders and staff who understand the general principles of health and wellness practices provide effective health services. Explore ways programs promote the health of children, families, and staff.
How to Find Science-informed and Evidence-based Health Information
Health services staff support families by offering current, accurate, and consistent health information. Identify ways to find and use health information to share with families and inform policies and procedures.