A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2018
Explore this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2018 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
Program Data
The Head Start Program Performance Standards prescribe the management of program data and support its availability, usability, integrity, and security. Explore comprehensive data and reports about the Head Start program, including insights into program performance, research findings, and agency profiles. This section provides key information for stakeholders, policymakers, and the public to understand Head Start's impact and reach.
A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2017
During the 2016–2017 program year, the Office of Head Start (OHS) used the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument during its on-site reviews of grant recipients.
Program Information Report (PIR) FAQs
This page contains frequently asked questions regarding the PIR.
A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2016
During the 2015–2016 program year, the Office of Head Start (OHS) used the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument during its on-site reviews of grantees.
Data and Ongoing Monitoring
Head Start programs must establish procedures on data management and, through ongoing assessment, use data to effectively oversee progress toward program goals, needs, and compliance.
CLASS Brief: Understanding and Using CLASS® for Program Improvement
This document addresses three main questions: What do the CLASS results mean; what are the different ways CLASS results can be used, and how should CLASS results be reported and shared?
1303.24 Maintaining records.
Programs must maintain child records in a manner that ensures only parents and officials acting on behalf of the program have access, and destroy them in a reasonable timeframe when they are no longer needed.
1303.23 Parental rights.
This standard outlines parental rights to inspect or amend a child record, request a hearing to challenge information, receive a copy of their child's record, and review any written agreements with third parties.
1303.22 Disclosures with, and without, parental consent.
Review the requirements for disclosing child records with parental consent, without consent but with parental notice and opportunity to refuse, and without parental consent.
1303.21 Program procedures – applicable confidentiality provisions.
This standard outlines confidentiality provisions when an agency receives funds under a program administered by the Department of Education or partners with an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act liaison.