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The preamble discusses the comments received in response to the notice of proposed rule-making and of the various impacts anticipate by the issuance of this rule.

Tribes coordinate service delivery with other early childhood programs as required in their Child Care and Development Fund plans. Use this chart to compare tribal child care and Head Start programs.

Learn about the unique needs of children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families during the transition to kindergarten. Discover what practices and strategies are key to ensure successful transitions.

Explore evidence-informed health and safety practices in the design and construction of early childhood centers. Find information to support conversations with the building team after a natural disaster.

Find considerations and questions to ask parents and families about their children’s past experiences with language. Explore what can be learned from questions and why the answers matter.

In this guide, learn what a dental periodicity schedule is and the Head Start Program Performance Standards about oral exams.

The Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) Implementation Screener Needs Assessment is a list of questions and indicators related to the effective implementation of PBC.

These statements can help you determine which coaching format is appropriate for which staff member. Different

formats may work for different staff members even within the same program.

Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) sample coaching agreements for coach, coachee and supervisor.

View frequently asked questions on the Head Start Coaching Companion.