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What Is Quality Data for Programs Serving Infants and Toddlers?

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8/19/2013

Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving infants and toddlers collect a lot of data. These data are used to inform program planning and decision making at the child and program levels. This information sheet addresses why quality data is important and provides information about six characteristics of quality data. It also includes questions to consider in managing quality data. This resource is designed for use by federal staff, T/TA providers, and program administrators.

Children develop rapidly during the first three years of life. Families’ needs change just as rapidly. To ensure that programs are responsive to children’s and families’ evolving needs and that children and families are adequately supported in reaching their goals, staff collect and track a substantial amount of information (or “data”). These data are used to inform program planning and decision making at the child and program levels. (See 1304.51(a)(1) and (2) and 1307.3(b)(2)(i) and (ii).)

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/design-planning/program-planning/WhatIsQualityD.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20Content%20E-blast%20for%20July&utm_content=New%20Content%20E-blast%20for%20July+CID_30ee5ad9937c9730611342af4be147d8&utm_source=CM%20Eblast&utm_term=What%20Is%20Quality%20Data%20for%20Programs%20Serving%20Infants%20and%20Toddlers

Teen Parenting: Bridging Multigenerational Support (AIAN)

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Working with teen parents involves interacting with complex multigenerational families. This webinar explores how Early Head Start staff can continue to provide quality and responsive services to this unique population. Find strategies and resources for working with teen parents and their children.

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/multimedia/webinars/TeenParentingB.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20Content%20E-blast%20for%20July&utm_content=New%20Content%20E-blast%20for%20July+CID_30ee5ad9937c9730611342af4be147d8&utm_source=CM%20Eblast&utm_term=Teen%20Parenting%20Bridging%20Multigenerational%20Support%20AIAN

Clearing Your View: Staying Objective in Observation

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Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start staff watch and observe babies every day. But do these everyday observations give us a true picture of the baby? This podcast explains how to observe babies and record what is seen in an objective way that will help staff understand the meaning of the child’s behavior.

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/early-learning/assessment/ClearingYourVie.htm?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20Content%20E-blast%20for%20July&utm_content=New%20Content%20E-blast%20for%20July+CID_30ee5ad9937c9730611342af4be147d8&utm_source=CM%20Eblast&utm_term=Clearing%20Your%20View%20Staying%20Objective%20in%20Observation

Supporting Babies and Families at Home: MIECHV Early Head Start Home-Based Model Orientation

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8/2013

The essential elements of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) model are discussed in this webcast. States that have funded the Early Head Start (EHS) home-based model, and those programs that are expanding their EHS services through MIECHV funding from the state may find this information helpful in running their programs.

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/multimedia/webcasts/SupportingBabies.htm

Developmental Screening, Assessments and Evaluations for Infants and Toddlers

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8/2013

This webinar discusses how to integrate data from assessments into daily experiences. Early Head Start staff also learn how to identify behavioral and developmental concerns observed while working with infants and toddlers.

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/multimedia/webinars/DevelopmentalScr.htm

The Impact of Trauma and Toxic Stress on Infant and Toddler Development Webinar

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July 24, 2013
2 – 3:30 p.m. EDT

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Please join the Early Head Start National Resource Center for this important webinar. It will provide practical strategies and experiences for Early Head Start (EHS) caregivers and teachers to support infants and toddlers who have experienced traumatic events. Panelists will discuss the impact of trauma and toxic stress on brain and social-emotional development. They also will talk about the importance of early development and experiences as the foundation for school readiness.

Topics for the Webinar Include:

  • The current work of the Office of Head Start related to supporting EHS programs with enrolled infants and toddlers who have experienced prolonged chronic and toxic stress
  • The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation’s Early Head Start University Partnership Grants: Buffering Children from Toxic Stress project and the partnership with EHS programs
  • The impact of trauma and toxic stress on early brain and social-emotional development
  • Practical strategies to support very young children who have experienced prolonged chronic and toxic stress, and how these strategies create the foundation for healthy development

Who Should Participate?

This webinar will benefit an array of audience members, including: The early childhood care and education community; EHS staff, directors, managers, and administrators; T/TA managers; T/TA providers; federal and Regional Office staff; state collaboration offices; and child care providers.

How to Register

Select this link to register for the webinar: https://zerotothree.ilinc.com/register/cmrkttw

Source: Office of Head Start

A Quick Look: Recent EHS NRC Resources to Assist You in Thinking About School Readiness for Infants and Toddlers – Head Start

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This podcast describes and familiarizes viewers with recent web-based Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC) resources designed around school readiness for infants and toddlers. It provides a brief description of both the content of the individual pieces and how to navigate them on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECKLC).

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/multimedia/podcasts/AQuickLookRec.htm

Home Visitors Help – Head Start

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Home visiting is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs there is. Home visitors work with families in their homes, nurture parent-child relationships, and offer families information, support, and connections to community resources. In this podcast, Early Head Start families share how home visiting has impacted them.

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/design-planning/program-planning/HomeVisitorsHel.htm;bnNsYXVnaHRlcg%20

Caring Connections Podcast Series – Head Start

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Welcome to the Office of Head Start (OHS) podcasts, developed by the EHS NRC. They are designed to offer you important tidbits of information that focus on topics relevant to your work with infants, toddlers, and their families. The podcasts can be accessed on your computer, smartphone, or other mobile device. Most podcasts have both video and audio; some are offered in only video format. They run between 8-14 minutes, just enough time to learn something new during planning time, on a break, or while driving between home visits.

Source: Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Available at: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/ehsnrc/Early%20Head%20Start/multimedia/caringconnections.html

SAVE THE DATE! On behalf of the Office of Head Start, the Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC) invites you to join our next webcast Home Visiting: Connecting with Families Webcast

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SAVE THE DATE!
On behalf of the Office of Head Start, the Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC) invites you to join our next webcast

Home Visiting: Connecting with Families Webcast

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (EST)

One of the most rewarding yet challenging tasks of an Early Head Start home visitor is engaging families and gaining their trust. View this live webcast on December 13, 2011 to learn tips and strategies for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with families. The webcast is designed to help you understand the importance of establishing relationships with families in your Early Head Start home-based program.

Topics for the Webcast Will Include:

  • The role of the home visitor
  • Strategies for engaging families during initial home visits and throughout the child’s enrollment
  • Expectations of families and home visitors as the relationship grows
  • Setting personal and professional boundaries with families
  • Using reflective supervision to support staff who are experiencing challenges in home visiting
  • Live Q & A

Who Should Watch?
Early Head Start or Migrant and Seasonal Head Start program directors, managers, and home visitors.

Viewing the Webcast
To view the webcast, please visit the EHS NRC page on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) on December 13, 2011.

Questions?
You can start sending all questions now to ehswebcast@esi-dc.com.