Criterion 4
Alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)
The curriculum is aligned with the ELOF. Aligning a curriculum with the ELOF identifies the extent to which ELOF domains and sub-domains are addressed in the curriculum. Curricula that are fully aligned with the ELOF are comprehensive and cover all areas of children's learning and development described in the ELOF.
Curriculum
Review
Partners for a Healthy Baby
Full Review & RatingsAlignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all of the curriculum materials indicates that Partners for a Healthy Baby is fully aligned with the ELOF domains and sub-domains. The "Detailed Information Pages" for home visitors and parent handouts support children across all ELOF sub-domains.
Baby TALK
Full Review & RatingsAlignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum indicates that Baby TALK is fully aligned with the ELOF domains and sub-domains. The curriculum materials, including learning experiences, learning goals, parenting practices, and guidance support children across the ELOF sub-domains. Several activities are provided in the resources each month to promote development in different areas. Although not every month's materials include resources for each domain of development, overall the curriculum does address all domains across the various monthly resources and materials.
Parents as Teachers Foundational 2 Curriculum: 3 Years Through Kindergarten
Full Review & RatingsAlignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials indicates Parents as Teachers Foundational 2 Curriculum is fully aligned with the ELOF domains and sub-domains. The curriculum materials, including the "Activity Pages," learning goals, "Parent Educator Resources," "Parent Handouts," and other resources, support children's learning across the ELOF sub-domains.
Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum: Prenatal to 3
Full Review & RatingsAlignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all the curriculum materials indicates that Parents as Teachers is fully aligned with the ELOF domains and sub-domains. The curriculum materials, including learning experiences, learning goals, parenting practices, and guidance for supporting parents, support children across the ELOF sub-domains.
Growing Great Kids™ for Preschoolers
Full Review & RatingsAlignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all Growing Great Kids™ for Preschoolers curriculum materials indicates that it is mostly aligned with the ELOF. The Learning Pods support children across the majority of ELOF sub-domains, only partially addressing: Creativity and Cognitive Self-Regulation (Executive Functioning).
Growing Great Kids™: Prenatal–36 Months
Full Review & RatingsAlignment with the ELOF: A thorough review of all of the curriculum materials in relation to the ELOF domains and sub-domains indicates that Growing Great Kids™: Prenatal–36 Months is fully aligned with the ELOF. The learning experiences described in the curricular manuals support children across the ELOF sub-domains.