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Wiltshire, Cynthia A. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2023
Detrimental circumstances (e.g., poverty, homelessness) may affect parents, parenting, and children. These circumstances may lead to children being labeled "at risk" for school failure. To ameliorate this risk, more school and school earlier (e.g., Head Start) is offered. To improve child outcomes, Head Start teachers are expected to…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Early Intervention, School Readiness, Stress Variables
Kao, Katie; Hornstein, John; Rosengarten, Mindy; Kennel, Portia; Zapata, Mindy; Ayoub, Catherine – ZERO TO THREE, 2022
Over the last 2 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the way in which two-generational, early childhood education programs partner with families. As providers and families reported their COVID-19 challenges, Head Start and Early Head Start programs adapted an evidence-based professional development model for family service professionals.…
Descriptors: Pandemics, COVID-19, Federal Programs, Social Services
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Miranda, Antoinette Halsell; Flood, Stephanie; McConnell, Rachel; Blake, Terri; Walker, Kenyona – Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 2022
Since Head Start's inception, mental health has been an important component of their service delivery. The Head Start Performance Standards provide a foundation for programs to design and deliver mental health services. Mental Health Consultants are the professionals who provide these services. Head Start has a robust history of building…
Descriptors: Low Income Students, Social Services, Federal Programs, Mental Health