Why
Head Start?
Head Start?
Due to participation in Head Start, children’s vocabulary and reading skills do what?
Increase and improve!
About how many students are assisted national by Head Start in some way each year?
833,075 (approximate amount is fine!)
How many states are Head Start in?
50
This type of family engagement is crucial in Head Start, involving parents in decision-making and program planning
Parent involvement
What is the goal of parent engagement?
To build strong and effective partnerships to help children and families thrive
Which US President was Head Start established under?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Which program serves low-income families with pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3?
Early Head Start
Head Start programs are required to use this framework to ensure that children are ready for school
Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)
What specific type of health care do Head Start children receive more of than their non-HS peers?
Dental treatment
Which month is Head Start Awareness Month?
October
Who authorizes the amount of federal funding each year for Head Start.
Congress of the United States
This federal agency oversees the Head Start program - full name
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
What is the main personal benefits for parents in the Head Start Program?
Creating and completing goals - IFPAs
How many languages are represented in Head Start across the country?
More than 140 different languages
What year was Head Start established?
1965
Head Start staff are required to conduct this assessment to individualize instruction and meet each child’s unique needs.
Child Outcomes Assessment
What Head Start programs are there?
Head Start, Early Head Start, American Indians and Alaska Native (ALAN) Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (name at least 3)
What is the meaning of the Head Start symbol?
The building blocks of the Head Start logo are a metaphor for the development and growth of children through Head Start family and community partnerships. The red and white stripes represent the American flag and the arrow, printed on a blue background symbolizes upward movement for families
What ages do Head Start serve?
0-5
This part of the Head Start Act, reauthorized in 2007, emphasizes the importance of using research-based curricula and assessment
Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act