Developmentally Appropriate Practice Working with Young Children
Explore the meaning behind developmentally appropriate practice and working with infants and toddlers in this News You Can Use.
Explore the meaning behind developmentally appropriate practice and working with infants and toddlers in this News You Can Use.
During the first five years, children constantly acquire new skills and knowledge. Caregivers who know what children can do and how they can get hurt can protect them from injury.
Hazard mapping is a process that Head Start programs can use after an injury occurs. It helps for emergency preparedness planning related to natural disasters.
These resources will help early childhood programs learn more about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
The Crosswalk of the 15-Minute In-service Suites with the CLASS® connects teaching practices and learning activities found in these in-service suites with the domains and dimensions of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)®. Head Start grantees may find this tool useful in planning professional development.
These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.
The tip sheet provides oral health best practices for infants, toddlers, and young children. Review information on how to handle basic oral health emergencies.
These resource materials can help families learn about oral health for pregnant people, infants and young children. Topics include dental visits, fluoride, nutrition, oral health care, oral hygiene, and safety and emergency first aid.
Here is information for Head Start staff and others on oral diseases and injury prevention.
Search and explore NOFOs posted by OHS to solicit applications for grant funds to specific service areas or a national competition.