Nurturing the Promise
Watch this 11-minute video to learn more about Head Start's comprehensive approach and key principles. Explore the importance of staff and parents working together to ensure children maximize their potential.
Equity, Inclusiveness, and Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness
The PFCE Framework identifies key drivers for positive and goal-oriented relationships. Equity, inclusiveness, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness are important to integrate throughout the system.
Catherine Snow: Building Language Knowledge
Listen to Catherine Snow having a conversation about the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), as it relates to the language and literacy domain.
Daryl Greenfield: Encouraging Our Youngest Scientists at Work
Listen to Daryl Greenfield talking about the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and how cognition for infants and toddlers leads into scientific reasoning for preschools.
Brenda Jones Harden: Supporting Intentional Interactions in Home Visiting
Listen to Brenda Jones Harden facilitating this conversation about the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and how it relates to the work that home visitors do with parents, families, and their children.
Pam Winton: Systematically Support Children with Disabilities
Listen to Pam Winton speaking about the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and its applicability for children with disabilities.
Linda Espinosa: Scaffolding the Assets of Dual Language Learners
Listen to Linda Espinosa talking about the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and its applicability to children who are dual-language learners.
Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework
Explore the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework. Use it to implement the Head Start Program Performance Standards for parent, family, and community engagement.
Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development
The Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development domain includes Effective Practices for each sub-domain. In these guides, learn how teaching practices support children’s development in all early learning settings.
Gross Motor
Learn more about the Gross Motor Sub-Domain Effective Practice Guide. It includes four sections of teaching practices: Know, See, Do, and Improve. Also, find practices for home visitors.