FACES of Head Start: Our Children, Our Families, Our Classrooms. Charting Children's Learning and Development During Head Start.

摘要

Head Start is a national program that aims to promote school readiness in our youngest children. Children can enter Head Start at age 3 in the fall and continue for one or two years in the program. Each Head Start center is designed to meet the needs of the children, families, and cultures that they serve. To help children get ready for kindergarten, Head Start focuses on whole-child development: Children receive a variety of learning experiences that foster intellectual, social, and emotional skills; Children have access to health care services; Programs promote family engagement for healthy, lifelong learning and well-being; and Families receive support services that help create safe, supportive environments for children. Many factors influence childrens development and their later kindergarten readiness.