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“I believe that this is one of the most constructive, and one of the most sensible, and also one of the most exciting programs that this nation has ever undertaken.”
— President Lyndon B. Johnson on the Head Start program, May 18, 1965
The world has changed in so many ways since the inception of Head Start over 50 years ago, but what’s remained constant is your unwavering commitment to showing up each and every day for the children and families in your community, in all the ways they need most. And for that, we at Teaching Strategies are truly grateful.
For decades, we’ve had the privilege of supporting Head Start programs across the country.
We value our longstanding partnership and are proud of our shared commitment to building high-quality programs for the nation’s youngest, most vulnerable learners. As your partner, we are here to help you meet Head Start Program Performance Standards, leverage funding opportunities, and provide the children in your care with high-quality learning experiences.
“We are not only changing the lives of the children we serve today, but the future of our entire community.”
Teresa, Head Start Administrator, Virginia
How We Can Help
Teaching Strategies strongly supports the Office of Head Start‘s commitment to using research to improve the standards that support greater outcomes for children. Our assessment solutions, curriculum, and coaching resources equip programs to meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards by helping teachers individualize instruction, become more efficient at collecting data, and most importantly, use that data to inform instruction and drive program planning.
Here are just a few ways that we can help address common challenges and meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards:
Developmentally
Appropriate Curricula
The Creative Curriculum® is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning. Built on the knowledge that each child is unique, The Creative Curriculum® includes resources that provide teachers with the guidance they need to offer individualized learning experiences for each and every child.
Flexible Professional
Development and Product Training
Our wide variety of professional development training options, including online courses, in-person sessions, and free online tutorials, are designed to meet the needs of every program's unique schedules and budgets, ensuring that teachers always have the guidance they need to effectively implement our solutions.
Research-Based,
Whole-Child Assessment
Only through ongoing, observation-based formative assessment can teachers truly get to know and build relationships with each child. GOLD®, grounded in 38 research-based objectives for development and learning, helps Head Start programs support the whole child and make meaningful, data-driven decisions that lead to improved outcomes.
Supporting
Dual-Language Learners
GOLD® is research-proven to be valid and reliable in assessing ELL’s and provides Head Start programs with the opportunity to assess children's skills, knowledge, and abilities in both English and Spanish, using a single assessment solution, saving both time and funding.
Coaching to Support Fidelity
of Implementation
To ensure that every Head Start program can achieve optimal implementation of the curriculum and assessment resources they’ve invested in, we offer a suite of solutions—from Coaching to Fidelity to ongoing professional development—that support Head Start’s ongoing commitment to practice-based coaching.
Simplified
Reporting
Through GOLD®, programs have access to a diverse suite of reporting options that align with the Office of Head Start's reporting requirements.
View GOLD® Reports
Alignment to Standards
Our curriculum and assessment resources align with Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five.
Select the links below to download the alignments:
- Teaching Strategies® Curriculum and Assessment Solutions: Alignment to Head Start Program Performance Standards (PDF)
- Alignment of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five (PDF)
- Alignment of GOLD® Objectives for Development and Learning: Birth through Third Grade with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (PDF)
Scope and Sequence
When implementing The Creative Curriculum®, you can be sure that concepts and skills are introduced and reinforced in a logical, thoughtful, sequential, and coherent order, giving you the flexibility to meet the needs of your classroom community..
Select the links below to download our Scope and Sequence documents for our curriculum solutions:
Implementation and Onboarding Support
Our curriculum and assessment resources include free implementation and onboarding support resources for teachers and administrators.
Select the links below to access these resources:
Our partnership in action
Discover how Stanislaus County Head Start helps its teachers to fill every day with meaningful and engaging experiences for the children in their program through use of The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool.
Meet Nicol Russell,
Director of Head Start Research & Support
Nicol assists Head Start programs to effectively utilize assessment data and report to the Office of Head Start, and serve as an advocate for Head Start educators like you, ensuring that you have the support you need and that your voice is always heard. Contact Nicol at HeadStart@TeachingStrategies.com.
What Head Start educators are saying:
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“ My classroom is now encouraging and empowering and embraces a culture of changing “I can’ts” into “I cans!”
Kashonda , Head Start Teacher, Connecticut
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“Every day is a joyful experience in classroom 8. We talk, we smile, and we have lots of hugs."
Monica, Head Start Teacher, Virginia
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“Knowing that children have learned and gained growth in their independence and emotional needs to be able to express themselves makes me believe that this program works."
Sandra, Head Start Teacher, Massachusetts
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“Every experience I plan for the children, whether it be Mighty Minutes® or Intentional Teaching Cards™ helps transform the lives of children, parents, and staff."
Lisa, Head Start Teacher, Utah
Exclusive offers for our Head Start Partners
The First Six Weeks: Building Your Preschool Classroom Community
The first six weeks of school lay the foundation for the rest of the year. Our newest curriculum offering gives you everything you need to create a positive classroom community during the first six weeks of school. Use it on its own, or as a supplement to your existing curriculum—either way, you’ll be laying the groundwork for a successful school year!
Available now through our Bookshop, or contact your regional sales representative.
Online Professional Development
No matter how much your staff may change throughout the year, we’ve got you covered. Our flexible online professional development courses ensure that your teachers and administrators will have the knowledge and training they need to provide children with quality care.
To learn more about pricing, contact your regional sales representative.