A National Overview of Grantee CLASS® Scores in 2018
Explore this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2018 grantee-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
Explore this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2018 grantee-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
This series of briefs provides an accessible and usable overview of research on topics related to early learning and child development. They also include resources for families.
Young children who are dual language learners (DLLs) and those who speak English all require high-quality experiences in: Alphabet Knowledge and Early Writing; Background Knowledge; Book Knowledge and Print Concepts; Oral Language and Vocabulary; and Phonological Awareness.
Find ways to support children’s book knowledge and print concepts. Learn how families can help children build these skills. See how background knowledge develops through the eyes of a kindergartener.
Learn ways to develop young children’s phonological awareness and how families can help their children build this key skill. Find out how kindergartner, Joan, developed phonological awareness from birth.
Explore resources related to developing young children's oral language and vocabulary, including support strategies for parents and families. See how these skills develop through the eyes of a kindergartener.
Discover how young children’s background knowledge is key to learning as well as ways parents and families can support it. Learn how background knowledge develops through the eyes of kindergartener, “Joan.”
Screening and assessment allow staff to understand each child’s strengths and needs. To plan learning experiences that support Big 5 skills development, staff need to use data from screening and assessment results.
Explore resources related to alphabet knowledge and early writing skills in young children, as well as support strategies for parents and families. See how the skills develop through the eyes of kindergartener Joan.
These posters are designed to share positive messages about drinking water with fluoride, brushing with fluoride toothpaste, and children's oral health. Head Start and child care staff can use them as a teaching aid in Head Start and child care classrooms, and at parent events.