Teaching Practices

Mobile Tools for Home Visitors

Home visitors are always on the go, and now they can take their research base with them. Explore mobile tools from the Office of Head Start designed specifically for home visitors. The ELOF@HOME aligns the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) with effective home visiting practices. Text4HomeVisitors is a free text messaging program. It provides materials focusing on home-based tools and resources. Both tools offer access to key information and resources to enhance home-based practices and knowledge in a busy world.

ELOF@HOME

iPhone with ELOF app showing on screenDownload ELOF@HOME on your smartphone or tablet to learn more about Head Start's learning goals for children across developmental age groups and ELOF domains. The app provides on-the-go access to the ELOF and effective practices home visitors can use to support those goals. Home visitors can build on their knowledge by reading through stories and identifying the practices used to support families.

Select the buttons below to download the free ELOF@HOME app today!

 

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Text4HomeVisitors

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Sign up to receive two free SMS messages per month. Get access to information, tips, research, and resources to strengthen and support the delivery of Head Start home-based services. Explore the newest resources as soon as they are released. Text4HomeVisitors also shares key event and professional development opportunity announcements.

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