Appendix A

HEAD START PROGRAM PERFORMANCE MEASURES

OBJECTIVE I:
ENHANCE CHILDREN'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Head Start children demonstrate improved emergent literacy, numeracy, and language skills.
Head Start children demonstrate improved general cognitive skills.
Head Start children demonstrate improved gross and fine motor skills.
Head Start children demonstrate improved positive attitudes toward learning.
Head Start children demonstrate improved social behavior and emotional well-being.
Head Start children demonstrate improved physical health.

OBJECTIVE 2:
STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AS THE PRIMARY NURTURERS OF THEIR CHILDREN.

Head Start parents demonstrate improved parenting skills.
Head Start parents improve their self-concept and emotional well-being.
Head Start parents make progress toward their educational, literacy, and employment goals.

OBJECTIVE 3:
PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES.

Head Start programs provide developmentally appropriate educational environments.
Head Start staff interact with children in a skilled and sensitive manner.
Head Start programs support and respect children's cultures.
Head Start assures children receive needed medical, dental, and mental health services.
Head Start children receive meals and snacks that meet their daily nutritional needs.
Head Start programs provide individualized services for children with disabilities.

OBJECTIVE 4:
LINK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO NEEDED COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Head Start parents link with social service agencies to obtain needed services.
Head Start parents link with educational agencies to obtain needed services.
Head Start parents link with health care services to obtain needed care.
Head Start parents secure child care in order to work, go to school, or gain employment training.

OBJECTIVE 5:
ENSURE WELL-MANAGED PROGRAMS THAT INVOLVE PARENTS IN DECISION-MAKING.