Pathways to Quality and Full Implementation in Early Head Start Programs

Tells the story of program development in the early years, examining the nature and extent of implementation in key program areas and the quality of child development services for the 17 programs participating in the national evaluation. Reviews evolving program approaches, family engagement, service needs and use, and other areas as well as overall themes found across programs in their early stages of development. Notes that programs have achieved many important successes and have opportunities for further growth and improvement in confronting remaining challenges. Appendixes include checklists and rating scales used for rating implementation of the Head Start Program Performance Standards.