Professional Development & Coaching for Early Ed Programs

FACTS partners with Head Start and early childhood programs to provide flexible professional development and coaching, aligned with HSPPS and ELOF to strengthen staff practice and improve child and family outcomes.

Equip Classrooms. Empower Educators. Strengthen Your Program.

See how FACTS supports Head Start and early learning programs at every level.

Designed for Head Start and Early Childhood

Coaching and PD built for Head Start centers, early childhood councils, and pre-K providers.

Aligned to Federal Standards

Grounded in HSPPS, ELOF, and the Pyramid Model, to support compliance and quality.

Flexible and Practical Training

Workshops and coaching offered onsite, virtual, or hybrid to fit busy schedules, with strategies staff can apply immediately.

Support for Diverse Teams

Services available in multiple languages and with culturally responsive approaches to serve staff, families, and communities.

Turning Challenges Into Solutions

Every program faces obstacles. FACTS helps you tackle them with practical strategies and proven support.

  • Staff turnover and stress are high → FACTS coaching builds teacher confidence, resilience, and retention.

  • Compliance and CLASS scores are a constant pressure → Our PD is aligned with HSPPS, ELOF, and the Pyramid Model to improve scores and reviews.

  • Schedules are packed → We offer flexible delivery onsite, virtual, or hybrid, at times that work for your staff.

  • Your teams are diverse → FACTS provides training in multiple languages and culturally responsive approaches.

  • Directors carry a heavy load → Our nationwide network of coaches and facilitators partners with directors to strengthen leadership capacity and program performance.

Professional Development That Meets You Where You Are

We partner with early childhood leaders to provide engaging, research-based learning experiences tailored to your program’s needs, schedule, and goals.

Explore PD topics such as:

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Positive Behavior Support

  • Early Language and Literacy

  • Inclusive Classrooms and Culturally Responsive Teaching

  • Director Training for Compliance and Oversight

  • Family Engagement and Communication

  • Smooth and Supportive Transitions

Delivery options include in-person workshops, virtual sessions, or blended models.

A teacher assisting children at their desk
A teacher assisting a student

Coaching that Builds Confidence and Capacity

Our strengths-based, job-embedded coaching model empowers educators and program leaders with personalized support that drives results. Coaches work side by side with staff to co-create goals, observe practice, provide feedback, and build trusting relationships that support growth.

What we focus on:

  • SEL and self-regulation strategies

  • Inclusive and culturally responsive practice

  • Positive behavior guidance and intervention planning

  • Supporting dual-language learners

  • Director coaching for leadership development

All coaching aligns with HSPPS, ELOF, and the Pyramid Model framework.

Improved Kindergarten Readiness

Head Start lays the foundation for kindergarten readiness by strengthening language, literacy, and math skills. FACTS equips staff with practical strategies and coaching to maximize these gains in the classroom. (Source: National Head Start Impact Study)

By the end of Head Start, children gained:

6

points in letter-word knowledge

3

points in early writing

2

points in applied math

Children who attended Head Start were:

3

points more likely to finish high school

9

points more likely to enroll in college

39

points more likely to graduate college

Early Learning, Lifelong Success

The benefits of Head Start extend well beyond preschool, leading to stronger educational outcomes later in life. FACTS professional development helps sustain the quality and consistency that make these long-term gains possible. (Sources: NBER; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start Impact Study)

Ready to Start the Conversation?

We’ll help you take care of the how, so you have more time to focus on your why.