Feature Spotlight: CLASS® 2nd Edition Now Available in GoEngage

GoEngage now supports the new CLASS® 2nd Edition instruments for both Pre-K–3rd and Infant–Toddler age groups!

As agencies continue to strengthen classroom quality and school readiness efforts, this update helps programs stay aligned with the latest CLASS framework while simplifying observation and scoring processes within GoEngage.

What’s New:

✔ Support for the updated CLASS® 2nd Edition framework
✔ Pre-K–3rd and Infant–Toddler instruments available
✔ Easy setup within System Settings
✔ Integrated score entry directly in GoEngage

This enhancement gives education teams a more streamlined and centralized way to document, monitor, and support quality classroom interactions across their program.

📍 To enable the new instruments: Navigate to System Settings → Classroom/Teacher Assessment Instrument and select the new CLASS® 2nd Edition options for your age groups.

We’re excited to continue expanding tools that support high-quality teaching, coaching, and continuous improvement efforts for Head Start programs.

Help Guide: New CLASS instruments available in GoEngage

Note: Only GoEngage users will be able to access the guides.

GoEngage Tips & Tricks

Here are a few quick updates and hidden gems from this month’s release that can help improve security, communication, and efficiency across your program:

• Limit Referral Notifications by Organizational Access

You can now scope internal referral email notifications so staff only receive alerts for children they can access based on their organizational permissions. This helps reduce unnecessary notifications while improving confidentiality and workflow management.

• Hide Unauthorized Adults in Kiosk View

Programs using kiosk attendance can now hide adults who are not marked as “Authorized to receive child” — helping improve safety and simplify pickup/drop-off screens for staff.

• Require Mobile Numbers for Emergency Contacts

Want more reliable emergency communication? Agencies can now require mobile phone and provider information for emergency contacts within Required Fields & Sections settings.

• New Adult Meals Reporting Options

Easily track meals for program and non-program staff with our new Adult Meals options in Data Navigator, our custom report tool! Find them under the “Class” category and tailor the report to your program’s needs.

• Expanded Data Navigator Fields

Additional Data Navigator fields are now available for:

• DRDP by Classroom/Caseload

• DRDP Observations

• Attendance Policy signature dates

• Emergency Contact signature dates

These additions make it even easier to build meaningful reports and strengthen compliance tracking across your program.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Supporting social-emotional development is foundational to school readiness and family well-being.

How you can take action:

• Share strategies with families to support children’s emotions

• Promote staff wellness and reflective practices

• Strengthen communication between families and staff

How GoEngage helps:

• Send family-focused resources through the Parent Portal

• Share at-home activities that reinforce emotional development

• Maintain consistent communication with families

• Enter social-emotional screenings directly in GoEngage

• Refer a child to your Mental Health team or external providers

• Record and track Individual Learning Plan (ILPs)/Intervention Action Plan (IAPs) and mental health services for each child

HSPPS Alignment:

• 45 CFR §1302.45 – Child mental health and social and emotional well-being

• 45 CFR §1302.46 – Family support services for mental health

National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

Physical activity supports overall health and school readiness.

How you can take action:

• Encourage daily movement in classrooms and at home

• Promote outdoor play and physical development

• Share simple activity ideas with families

How GoEngage helps:

• Share activity ideas and reminders with families

• Track family participation and engagement

• Communicate quickly about events and activities

HSPPS Alignment:

• 45 CFR §1302.31 – Teaching and the learning environment (includes physical development)

• 45 CFR §1302.42 – Child health status and care

National Foster Care Month

Supporting children in foster and kinship care is critical for stability and success.

How you can take action:

• Provide resources for caregivers

• Strengthen communication with all family structures

• Coordinate services across programs

How GoEngage helps:

• Maintain comprehensive family records

• Track services and referrals

• Support consistent communication with caregivers

HSPPS Alignment:

• 45 CFR §1302.50 – Family engagement

• 45 CFR §1302.52 – Family partnership services

National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

Early identification and intervention support long-term success.

How you can take action:

• Promote developmental screenings

• Share language-building strategies with families

• Monitor progress across classrooms

How GoEngage helps:

• Track screenings and developmental data

• Share personalized at-home activities

• Monitor progress and outcomes

HSPPS Alignment:

• 45 CFR §1302.33 – Screening and assessments

• 45 CFR §1302.34 – Parent and family engagement in education and child development services

Teacher Appreciation Week

Recognizing staff supports retention, morale, and program quality.

How you can take action:

• Celebrate staff contributions

• Encourage family participation in appreciation efforts

• Highlight achievements across your program

How GoEngage helps:

• Share recognition messages program-wide

• Engage families in staff appreciation efforts

• Strengthen internal communication

HSPPS Alignment:

• 45 CFR §1302.90 – Personnel policies (including staff support and retention)

• 45 CFR §1302.92 – Training and professional development

National Nurses Week

Health staff play a vital role in ensuring children’s well-being.

How you can take action:

• Recognize your health team

• Promote wellness checks and preventive care

• Share health resources with families

How GoEngage helps:

• Track health screenings and requirements

• Communicate health reminders and updates

• Maintain accurate health records

HSPPS Alignment:

• 45 CFR §1302.42 – Child health status and care

• 45 CFR §1302.44 – Child nutrition

Family Engagement Focus

Strong family partnerships drive better outcomes for children.

How you can take action:

• Encourage participation in program activities

• Provide meaningful at-home learning opportunities

• Strengthen two-way communication

How GoEngage helps:

• Enable real-time, two-way communication

• Share activities, forms, and updates

• Track family engagement and participation

HSPPS Alignment:

• 45 CFR §1302.50 – Family engagement

• 45 CFR §1302.51 – Parent activities to promote child learning and development

• 45 CFR §1302.52 – Family partnership services

National Bike Month

Promoting safety and physical activity supports healthy development.

How you can take action:

• Share bike and helmet safety tips

• Encourage outdoor family activities

• Promote active lifestyles

How GoEngage helps:

• Send safety tips and reminders

• Share event information

• Keep families engaged and informed

HSPPS Alignment:

• 45 CFR §1302.47 – Safety practices

• 45 CFR §1302.31 – Teaching and the learning environment

Bringing It All Together

Each of these awareness areas supports your program’s mission—and aligns directly with HSPPS requirements.

With GoEngage, you can:

• Strengthen compliance and documentation

• Improve communication with families

• Track meaningful data across your program

• Turn everyday interactions into measurable outcomes

Already using GoEngage?

Need training on any of these features? Our Training Team can help your staff confidently adopt new features and workflows.

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(800) 473-4780 | Training@GoEngage.app | Consulting@GoEngage.app

Not using GoEngage?

➡️ Request a personalized demo to see these tools

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Save the Date: GoEngage Connect 2028

We’re excited to officially announce GoEngage Connect 2028!

After an incredible experience at Connect 2026, we’re already looking ahead to bringing together the GoEngage community once again for even more learning, collaboration, innovation, and connection.

📅 Week of February 28, 2028

📍 San Antonio, Texas

GoEngage Connect is designed for Head Start leaders who want practical strategies, meaningful networking opportunities, hands-on learning, and direct access to the GoEngage team.

From compliance and reporting to family engagement, ERSEA, education, health, and operational best practices — Connect is all about helping agencies learn from one another and grow together.

More details, registration information, and session announcements will be shared in the future, but we wanted our GoEngage community to be the first to know.

👉 Join the interest list to receive future updates, announcements, and early registration details.

We can’t wait to see you again in 2028!

Need Training or Consulting Before GoEngage Connect 2028?

Feature guidance? → Training

Help building processes & workflows? → Consulting

From onboarding to federal review readiness — we meet you where you are.

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