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ARRA 1512 Reporting

The next ARRA 1512 reporting period begins April 1, 2010. PIR and Expansion Reporting information is available here.

Head Start Roadmap

The Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the Head Start Road Map to Excellence video of Yvette Sanchez Fuentes discussing the new priorities and vision of OHS.

Become a Head Start Fellow

Spend a year in Washington, DC as a 2010–2011 National Head Start Fellow. Complete the online application to apply.

Early childhood programs face the challenge of preparing for emergencies such as winter storms and other natural disasters. This resource offers tips sheets and guidance on extreme weather conditions.

Webcasts & Multimedia/Cinema

Literacy Development for Children Who Are Dual Language Learners (DLLs) in Head Start and Early Head Start

This Webinar will focus on literacy development in DLLs. Select this link to view previous webcasts and webinars. Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (ET)
Emergency Preparedness Webcast

Head Start and Early Head Start programs may view this webinar to learn about the key components of emergency preparedness: planning, impact, relief and recovery.
Early Childhood Mental Health in Early Head Start and Head Start: View On-Demand Webcast

Discover the importance of relationships to a child's development and explore resources that help programs improve mental health services.
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)

The Office of Head Start is offering an on-demand presentation of its Webcast discussion on the regionally-based trainings conducted on the CLASS instrument.