Head Start (U.S.)
- Core Principles: Head Start is a holistic program aimed at preparing children for school through health, nutrition, and education services for low-income families.
- Core Focus: Comprehensive services for low-income families, focusing on health, nutrition, and early education to prepare children for school.
- Development Goals: It aims for school readiness, family support, and well-being.
- Activities: Language and literacy activities, play, health and wellness programs.
- Strengths: School readiness, holistic development, and family support.
- Implementation: Activities support literacy, health, and social skills through family-inclusive learning.
- Practical Examples: Literacy activities may involve storytelling and group reading, while health lessons focus on hygiene and wellness.
- Visual Description: Head Start classrooms have reading corners, art stations, and resources for family participation.
- Guidance for Teachers for Children’s Development Assessment: Teachers assess children’s school readiness and well-being through developmental checklists.
Process for Getting Certified: Head Start certification is part of broader early childhood education training, often supplemented by Head Start-specific professional development.
