H Terms

Words in red should not be used. Alternatives are provided.

The terms below are preferred in material Cultivate Learning produces, except when a specific project or funder calls for different terms.

handout

Use when referring to activity or tips.

Head Start

Capitalize in any reference to the federal Office of Head Start. Head Start may suffice on first reference if the context is clear. It is one office within the federal hierarchy:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families

Office of Head Start

The Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

A commonly referenced component of the Office of Head Start.

Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (HSELOF)

Proper name for the framework published by the Office of Head Start. From the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center: “The Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five (ELOF) presents five broad areas of early learning, referred to as central domains. The framework is designed to show the continuum of learning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It is grounded in comprehensive research around what young children should know and be able to do during their early years. To explore the ELOF, as well as resources within each of the central domains, check out the Interactive Framework.” Lowercase framework when not using the full name. Capitalize the domain names but lowercase the subdomains.

homework

Use assignment instead.