Technology and Information Systems

Technology Considerations in Home Visiting

Technology is always growing and changing. Learn how home-based programs continue to establish policies for how to respond to the variety of technology.

Research on the Go: “T” in STEAM

Technology is more than smartphones and computers; it's about designing and using tools. Discover how to help programs understand and support technology learning and exploration with young children.

Social Media Essentials for Getting Head Start Programs Connected

Use social media to promote your Head Start services, enroll families, and recruit staff. Learn how to develop a social media plan, best practices, and ways to tailor platforms to showcase your program.

Maintaining Technology and Information Systems

Know how to maintain the technology in your program needed to monitor continuous improvement and increase reliance on data collection and analysis.

Using Interactive Media in Early Learning

Review criteria to select and evaluate interactive media for use with young children in early childhood settings. Learn effective teacher-child interactions that expand children's learning when they are using media.

Technology Organizational Assessment Worksheet

Technology planning is a process that takes time and resources to understand what is appropriate for staff and the organization. Program directors and their management staff can use this worksheet to assess the overall status of their organization's use of technology.

Working with Technology Consultants

Nonprofits often get by with versatile staff members willing to tackle new challenges and a lot of help from reliable volunteers. But sometimes you need a level of expertise or experience only a consultant can offer. This is especially true when dealing with technology and data systems.

What’s Involved in Technology Planning?

This resource provides information about the seven phases of technology planning and how to use technology to further your program mission.