Strengthen your program’s classrooms! Learn how to assess your alignment with the Head Start Performance Standards (HSPPS), develop positive classroom environments, and implement key health and safety practices.
Education managers support Head Start instructional practice staff need to have a thorough understanding of Head Start standards, classroom management techniques and strategies, and health and safety standards. This course provides key information and practical strategies that managers can implement to continually evaluate and enhance the quality of their programs.
Start Date: Pre-registration is open! The course will be available on-demand starting February 1, 2024.
Course Level: Beginner
Requirements/Prerequisites:N/A – part of the Education Management Credential pathway
Course Meeting Times: On Demand
Completion Timeline/Duration: 90 days
Head Start Alignment: This course supports programs in implementing 1302 Subpart C: Education and Child Development Program Services in their learning environments.
Course Outline
Module Topics:
- Overview: Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and Early Learning Outcomes Framework
- Assessing Curriculum
- Managing the Learning Environment
- Health and Safety
Learning Objectives:
- How to access and apply the Head Start Performance Standards and Early Learning Outcomes Framework to the learning environment.
- How to assess curriculum for compliance with these standards and effectiveness in the learning environment.
- Best practices for managing a learning environment.
- Best practices for maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment.
Registration Rates
Includes:
4 Hours of Course Material
3 Months of Access to Course