Office of Head Start Blog
Back to School
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In this vlog, Dr. B shares her personal and professional philosophy on teaching: Achievement, Respect, Freedom, and Fun (ARFF).
Resetting for the Coming Year
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In this vlog, Dr. B encourages Head Start leaders to motivate their staff during the summer. She highlights program priorities to consider and asks grantees to share in-service ideas on Twitter using #HSmotivators.
Get on Twitter!
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In her May vlog, Dr. B shares Home at Head Start updates and highlights how local early childhood education systems can collaborate. She also encourages Head Start programs and staff to join her on Twitter.
Preventing Child Maltreatment
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
Child maltreatment can happen in any setting. Head Start programs need leadership, support for staff, and training to make sure children are safe from harm while in our care.
Home at Head Start: What We Are Learning
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In her April vlog, Dr. Bergeron highlights several programs who share their approaches for serving families experiencing homelessness. She also answers questions about home-based services and homelessness.
Policy Council as Leaders in Serving Families Experiencing Homelessness
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In a special message to Policy Council members, Dr. Bergeron asks programs to serve more families experiencing homelessness. It includes discussion questions for Councils to consider.
Home Is Where the Love Is: Homelessness, Children, and Families
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
Visit Sesame Street with Dr. Bergeron and get inspired to serve more children experiencing homelessness. Discover resources for families who need a home at Head Start.
Dual Language Learner Celebration Week
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In this vlog, Dr. Bergeron and Jennifer Amaya discuss Dual Language Learner Celebration Week, Feb. 19–22, 2019. Learn how to join in on key celebration activities.