PIR Coaching

PIR Coaching is a six‐month online course that provides an in-depth look at the Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) and how ChildPlus accurately calculates data for the PIR

During this self-guided course, explore the instructions and questions on the official 2024-2025 PIR form. Using ChildPlus resources, learn the best options for tracking PIR related data and how your agency’s setup impacts calculations. Included in each section is guidance to establish data entry procedures and a reporting schedule to use for years to come.

PIR Coaching Overview

Starts: March 3, 2025
Ends: September 2, 2025

PIR Coaching is a six‐month online course that provides an in-depth look at the Head Start Program Information Report (PIR) and how ChildPlus accurately calculates data for the PIR.

During this self-guided course, explore the instructions and questions on the official 2024-2025 PIR form. Using ChildPlus resources, learn the best options for tracking PIR related data and how your agency’s setup impacts calculations. Included in each section is guidance to establish data entry procedures and a reporting schedule to use for years to come.

All course work including material downloads must be completed by Tuesday, September 2, 2025:

  • Locate fields used to collect data
  • Identify PIR terms, definitions and questions
  • Set up the PIR in a ChildPlus database
  • Create a PIR reporting schedule
  • Apply ChildPlus resources to troubleshoot the PIR
  • Export PIR data from a ChildPlus database into the HSES system
  • Establish PIR program goals

Course Format

  • Self-guided instruction provided through video lectures and instructional documents
  • Lessons include activities and quizzes
  • Network with peers through discussion boards
  • 6 monthly lessons
  • Monthly Live Q&A sessions
  • Engaging activities
  • Quizzes
  • Discussion Boards

Content

The following content is included in the PIR Coaching course:

Month 1 – Getting Started and Overview, Resources and Setup

  • Course Tools and Resources
  • Overview of the PIR Coaching Course
  • Review and discussion of the PIR Setup in ChildPlus

Month 2 – Section A – Program Information

  • PIR Section A – Program Information
  • Examine how PIR questions for Section A link to ChildPlus fields and calculations
  • Evaluate data entry procedures for enrollment and demographic data
  • Discuss and analyze the use of reports for PIR questions, Section A

Month 3 – Section C – Child and Family Services

  • PIR Section C – Child and Family Services
  • Examine how PIR questions for Section C link to ChildPlus fields and calculations
  • Evaluate data entry procedures for health, education and disability data
  • Discuss and analyze the use of reports for PIR questions, Section C

Month 4 – Section B&D

  • PIR Section B&D – Program Staff and Grantee Level Data
  • Examine how PIR questions for Section B&D link to ChildPlus fields and calculations
  • Evaluate data entry procedures for the personnel module
  • Investigate data gathering and monitoring for PIR questions, Section B&D

Month 5 – Establish a Monitoring Plan and Troubleshoot the PIR

  • Establish a Monitoring Plan
  • Troubleshoot the PIR

Month 6 – Submit the PIR and Establish Next Year PIR Goal

  • Submit the PIR
  • Establish next year PIR goals

COURSE PRICE

$6,500

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