Publications
The Early Head Start National Resource Center produces a series of publications to support EHS programs in their effort to design and implement high quality services to pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers. Additional copies of these publications may be ordered through the Head Start Knowledge & Information Management Services by calling 1-866-763-6481 or e-mailing your request to puborder@headstartinfo.org.
We offer the following series of publications. Visit each page for more information on each publication series, and to download the publications in pdf format. For more information on PDF format,click here.
Home-Based Program Option
The home-based program option is one of the types of services offered to Head Start families. These four publications are for different audiences and address different aspects of the home-based program option; they are intended to be used collaboratively.
News You Can Use
The News You Can Use quarterly e-newsletter focuses on important topics for infants and toddlers. Our general format will include 1-2 topics per edition, a list of resources for caregivers and parents, and information about important events sponsored by the EHS NRC.
Early Head Start Program Strategies
Early Head Start Program Strategies are a series of five reports illustrating the experiences of Early Head Start programs in meeting the challenges of planning.
Sharing Knowledge Series
Sharing Knowledge with Infant-Toddler Teachers and Home Visitors is a series of lessons that focuses on early development and quality services. One series is for infant toddler teachers and home visitors; the other for people who provide training. The series for infant toddler teachers and home visitors contains information and opportunities for reflection. The Trainer’s Companion Manual provides additional information and ideas for training activities.
Technical Assistance Papers
Early Head Start Technical Assistance Papers provide clarification and in-depth information on a particular topic of special interest to Early Head Start Programs.
Tip Sheets
Early Head Start Tip Sheets are not regulatory documents. Their intent is to provide a basis for dialogue, clarification, and problem solving among the Office of Head Start, Regional Offices, Technical Assistance consultants, and grantees. To obtain further clarification on Head Start Policies and regulations, please contact your Regional Program Specialist.