Using a Parallel Process
The positive, goal-directed relationships Head Start staff form with parents can strengthen the relationships parents have with their children. This parallel process supports parents in self-discovery.
The positive, goal-directed relationships Head Start staff form with parents can strengthen the relationships parents have with their children. This parallel process supports parents in self-discovery.
Secure relationships are the foundation of trust. By using positive, strengths-based attitudes, staff can create trusting, supportive partnerships with parents.
Personal and cultural background informs how people parent. Head Start and Early Head Start programs can provide important support to parents who want the best for their children.
Find out which states the iPD partnered with to provide professional development approval for courses. This includes detailed information about which iPD courses are approved to meet state requirements.
Explore the list of iPD courses by professional development goals.
Explore the list of iPD courses by practitioner type.
Explore this series of four tips sheets that is aimed at families seeking to promote positive behaviors in their child.
Everyone who works in Head Start and Early Head Start programs is a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect. View this collection of resources to learn more and find professional development opportunities.
iLookOut provides an online professional development course for mandated reporters designed specifically for early childhood staff and providers. Read this FAQ to learn more about the course, who should take it, and how to access it.
Explore the instruments used to gather information to assess core performance areas of Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients.