Facilities, Learning Environments, Transportation, and Technology
Facilities and Learning Environments reinforce the importance of designing and maintaining all facilities so they actively support children and families in both indoor and outdoor environments. They help provide spaces that are not only safe but also inspire learning.
Transportation supports the safe and efficient movement of children from one point to another. Care needs to be taken to ensure that transportation systems are consistent with service area needs and are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Technology and Information Systems underscore the importance of maintaining a physical infrastructure that supports the increased reliance on data collection and analysis. This refers to the selection and management of appropriate hardware (computers) and software (e.g., Child Plus, PROMIS, Teaching Strategies Gold, etc.) that enable programs to monitor their progress.
For related Head Start Program Performance Standards, explore the following links:
- 1303 Subpart E – Facilities
- 1302.31(c)(d) – Teaching and the learning environment
- 1303 Subpart F – Transportation
- 1302.102(c) – Achieving program goals
- 1302.20 – Establishing Procedures
- 1302.24(b) – Maintaining records (using web-based system)
- 1303.21 – Program procedures – applicable confidentiality provisions
Head Start Policy and Regulations
- Head Start Program Performance Standards, 1303 Subpart E – Facilities
- Head Start Program Performance Standards, 1302.31(c)(d) – Learning Environments
- Head Start Program Performance Standards, 1303 Subpart F – Transportation
- Head Start Program Performance Standards, 1302.102(c) – Using data for continuous improvement
- Head Start Program Performance Standards, 1303.20 – Establishing procedures
- Head Start Program Performance Standards, 1303.24(b) – Maintaining records – using web-based system
- Head Start Program Performance Standards, 1303.21 – Program procedures – confidentiality
- 45 CFR 75.319 Federally-owned and exempt property.
- 45 CFR 75.320(d)(2) Inventory
- 45 CFR 75.321 Supplies
- 45 CFR 75.320 Equipment
- 45 CFR 75.318 Real Property.
- 45 CFR 75.322 , Intangible property and copyrights.
Facilities
- Accessibility Standards for Facilities
- Bonding
- Compliance Assistance – The Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts
- Contract Performance: Overseeing the Project
- Early Head Start Tip Sheet No. 9: How Do Programs Plan and Implement Developmentally Appropriate Environments that Meet the Intent of the Head Start Program Performance Standards for Infants and Toddlers?
- Eight Steps in the Design Process
- Facilities File Checklist
- Financing and Budgeting for Early Care and Education Facilities Guidebook
- Financing Facilities
- Glossary of Terms A-H
- Glossary of Terms I-Z
- Head Start Design Guide
- Notice to Proceed
- Parent Focus Group Meeting Report Form
- Rental or Lease of Facilities and Equipment
- Resources for Safe Playgrounds
- Sample of Certificate of Substantial Completion Form
- The Bidding Process
- Tip Sheet - Tools for Facilities Assessment ES
- Tip Sheet on Parent Focus Groups on Facilities Development ES
- Tip Sheet on the Bidding Process ES
- Tip Sheet on Working with Architects
- Trailers and Modular Units
Equipment & Materials
Technology
- Accounting Software Assessment Worksheet
- Getting Help with Your Technology Plan
- How Technology Is Funded: The Basics
- Knowledge Management and Technology Planning for Head Start Programs
- Technology Organizational Assessment Worksheet
- Technology Plan Reference Guide
- What's Involved in Technology Planning?
- Why a Technology Plan?
- Word Processing Software Assessment Worksheet
- Working with Corporate Volunteers and Consultants
Transportation
Head Start Act, Regulations & Requirements
Safety - Policies and Procedures
- School Bus Safety Rules
- The School Bus as an Extension of the Classroom
- Tips on Positive Approaches to Discipline
- Top 25 Security Program Action Items: School Bus Operations
- School Bus Driver Pre-Emergency Plan
- Emergency Preparedness for Head Start Programs Providing Transportation Services
- Recommended Emergency Plans for School Bus Fleets
- Recommended Procedures for School Bus Drivers at Railroad Crossings
- School Bus Loading and Unloading
Transportation Personnel: Requirements & Training
- Communication Training for Head Start Transportation Staff
- Bus Driver Performance Observation Form
- Requirements for Head Start Bus Drivers
- Requirements for Head Start Bus Monitors
- Is Your Head Start Training on the Back Burner?
- Training Is the Key to the Success of Providing Transportation
- The School Bus as an Extension of the Classroom
- Dealing with Aggressive Behaviors
- Tips on Positive Approaches to Discipline
Assessing & Planning
- Community Assessment for Transportation
- Why Outsource Your School Transportation Needs?
- School Bus Classifications
- Transportation in Indian Country: Getting Started
- Bridging the Business Office Divide: Using Basic Accounting to Communicate what Drives Transportation Costs
- Human Service Transportation and Vehicle Resource Sharing
- Head Start: Progress and Challenges in Implementing Transportation Regulations
- Transportation Services Checklist
Transporting Children with Disabilities
Last Reviewed: November 2016
Last Updated: January 6, 2017