Ongoing Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

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These systems highlight the importance of using ongoing monitoring to ensure programs are making the necessary adjustments to realize their goals and objectives. The expectation is that programs share their ongoing monitoring data with staff, Policy Councils, and governing bodies to engage them in all aspects of the program planning process.

Head Start Policy and Regulations

Sec 641A Standards; Monitoring of Head Start Agencies and Programs, [42 U.S.C. 9836A], (g) Self-Assessments, (3) Ongoing Monitoring (2007)
Establishing Program Goals, 45 CFR § 1302.102, Subpart J, (b)(1)(i-iv) (2016)
Monitoring Program Performance, 45 CFR § 1302.102, Subpart J, (b)(2) (2016)

Using Data

A Resource Guide for Head Start Programs: Moving Beyond a Culture of Compliance to a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Data in Head Start and Early Head Start Series

Tools

Certification of Health and Safety Screening
Governance, Leadership, and Oversight Capacity Screener
Head Start: Better Data and Processes Needed to Monitor Under-enrollment
Health and Safety Screener

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Last Reviewed: January 2017

Last Updated: January 23, 2017