School Readiness Outcomes:  Child Assessment-Teaching Strategies GOLD is aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards. Teachers assess children in 10 learning areas—social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the arts. Data is used to identify if children are below, meeting, or exceeding widely-held expectations.
Parent Family and Community Engagement Outcomes:  Family Assessment is aligned with the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework. Family Service Specialists assess families in 16 areas: housing, safety, health, mental health/substance abuse, transportation, financial security, employment, food/clothing, nurturing relationships/parenting, family education at home, attendance, education/training, volunteering, transitions, families/communities, and leadership/advocacy.  Data is used to identify if families are in crisis, vulnerable, self-sufficient, or thriving.
CLASS Scores:  - The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) tool is used to measure teacher-child interactions for Head Start classrooms in the areas of Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. Scores are used to determine teacher’s professional development and coaching needs.
TPITOS Scores:  The Pyramid Infant Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS) is used to measure teacher-child interactions for Early Head Start classrooms in the areas of Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. Scores are used determine teacher’s professional development and coaching needs.