During the 2016–2017 program year, the Office of Head Start (OHS) used the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument during its on-site reviews of grant recipients.
Find out how this Standards in Action vignette addresses the requirements for tribal language preservation and revitalization.
In 1965, a panel of experts produced a set of recommendations (known as the Cooke Report), for an anti-poverty early childhood education program that would be comprehensive in its approach.
Programs that serve young children are required to ensure that policies and procedures are in place to protect children and keep them healthy and safe. This screener will help to identify where programs need to make changes and build capacity to meet children's needs. It also contains best practices and requirements found in the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Explore the Early Educator Central website. Find resources that support infant-toddler educators as they work along their career pathway. Browse materials for administrators, trainers and coaches, and professional development system leaders.
Excellence in early childhood education programs is built on a workforce that promotes continuous program improvement.
MyPeers is an online social and learning network for Head Start program staff and partners to dialogue and share thoughts.
Search and explore NOFOs posted by OHS to solicit applications for grant funds to specific service areas or a national competition.
Head Start Collaboration Offices facilitate partnerships between Head Start agencies and state, territorial, or Tribal entities. State systems are designed to increase the effectiveness of early childhood services.
Explore the Interactive Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five.