Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning

The HSCC helps support coaching implementation, track progress, and engage in reflection through each Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) component.

During transitions, infants  and toddlers need adult support. Learn how adults can help by building caring relationships, offering consistent routines, and being flexible to meet the unique needs of each child

Coaches need specific knowledge and skills to effectively implement Practice-Based Coaching (PBC). The PBC Coach Competencies outline these professional skills and practices.

Children need extra support in their earliest days to grow a healthy brain. Caring relationships, child-centered interactions, and responsive care are keys to nurturing healthy brain development.

Through play, children learn about the world while practicing the skills that allow them to explore it. When we play with children, we provide learning environments that are rich with context and meaning. These joyful experiences help children learn!

This report summarizes the work of the OHS & Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project to improve the transition of children and families into the public schools.

Children with disabilities or suspected delays are children first. All children need individualized interactions and environments, along with a program culture that supports their natural differences.

Examples of digital tools for parents and older toddlers and preschoolers to use for distance learning.

This resource uses a scenario to highlight how programs can use the Family Partnership Process to develop a plan for virtual learning.

Check out this summary of successful transitions to kindergarten activities that were planned and implemented by the teams in the Head Start-Public Schools Collaboration Demonstration Project (CDP).