HEAD START • SCHOOL READINESS

🎯 School Readiness Goals

Support planning and documentation by connecting children's developmental progress, classroom experiences, family perspectives, and school readiness goals.

Make Goals Visible in Daily Practice

Use school readiness goals to help organize intentional experiences and reflect on children's progress over time.

🎯 Identify

Identify the readiness goal or developmental focus connected to the children and learning experience.

👀 Observe

Gather authentic evidence during play, routines, conversations, exploration, and group experiences.

📝 Track

Organize observations and work samples so progress can be reviewed over time.

🤝 Partner

Include family knowledge and perspectives when considering children's strengths, interests, and next steps.