Integrating a Positive behavior Support Approach Within Head Start

Abstract

(from the chapter) Head Start is the largest federally funded primary prevention program in the United States and represents an important component of the early childhood service delivery system. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the compatibility of the positive behavior support (PBS) approach and the Head Start program. Specifically, this chapter (a) gives an overview of Head Start and Early Head Start's (EHS's) role in child development; (b) examines the features of Head Start that are compatible with the PBS approach; (c) identifies the potential challenges for implementing a PBS approach in Head Start settings; and (d) provides an example of a Head Start program's journey integrating a PBS approach into the existing program structure. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (chapter)