Learn about the “why,” “what,” and “how” of individualizing care for infants and toddlers. Find related Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), additional resources, and reflection questions to use with staff and other program leaders.
Learn why individualizing care is important for infants and toddlers, including dual language learners and children with disabilities.
Learn about the standards, expectations, and best practices that guide the annual self-assessment, an integral step in improving responsive programs.
Find tools to help programs learn ways to measure family engagement outcomes and relationships with families.
Explore how a community assessment can help mobilize community resources and partnerships.
Explore community assessment standards and best practices. Learn how community assessments help programs remain responsive to the children and families they serve.
Consider how the data gathered during a community assessment will be used to inform strategic planning, goal setting, and decision-making.
Review what should be included in a community assessment.
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.
Learn about the laws and regulations grantees must comply with and the forms they must complete when they acquire, construct, or renovate property with federal funds.