Glossary
This glossary defines terms related to website design, standards, and usability on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) website.
Content for the Office of Head Start (OHS) is created by many organizations and individuals. Decisions made during content development affect our audience’s ability to find, understand, and use it. The Web and Communications Standards ensure consistent use of language, design, and styles across products, regardless of their authorship. Consistency in these matters is key to creating a unified voice for OHS, as well as complying with federal regulations. These choices are kept current using research into best practice and input from OHS and the National Training and Technical Assistance Centers Communications Workgroup, as well as evolving federal standards.
This glossary defines terms related to website design, standards, and usability on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) website.
ECLKC marketing includes e-blasts, social media posts, banners, webinars and webcasts, and other campaigns that target the OHS and early childhood communities. A clear, concise, and consistent messaging style is key to effective outreach. Get to know the requirements for all ECLKC communications.
Learn about the submission process for all Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center products.
Explore ECLKC content specifications.
Accessibility checkers are useful for maintaining 508 compliance across files, software, and platforms.
Review guidelines for determining whether digital media developed for the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) meets Section 508 requirements. Digital media includes animations, webinars, podcasts, audio conferences, and more.
Read an overview of accessibility and best practices for 508-compliant PDF files on the ECLKC.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 governs the accessibility of information technology in the federal government. The law requires federal agencies and contractors to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
The ECLKC's identity includes page elements such as the size and placement of buttons, logos, text, links, and more. Review the proper use of and requirements for these elements.
Last Updated: August 21, 2024