Office of Head Start Blog
A Holiday Gift for Head Start Staff
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In December’s vlog, Dr. B sends love notes to two Head Start programs. She also gives a gift to each Head Start staff member and offers an easy tip for getting eager volunteers.
Building Positive Learning Environments for Young Children Starts with You
By Sarah Merrill and Jamie Sheehan
Staff are the most important parts of early childhood education settings. Explore ways to create a positive learning environment for the children with whom you work.
Planning for the Holidays in Head Start
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In November’s vlog, Dr. Bergeron shares ideas for planning for the holidays in Head Start. Discover resources that will help programs in supporting children and staff.
Using Social Media for Your Program
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
Dr. Bergeron sends a love note to a remote Alaskan Head Start program in her latest vlog. She also shares some strategies to get programs on social media and reminds them of a resource already at their disposal.
Achieving Full Enrollment
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
Watch this video blog from Dr. Deborah Bergeron to learn strategies programs can use to maintain full enrollment all year long.
Getting Ready for Receiving Schools
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
Watch this video blog from Dr. Deborah Bergeron to learn five ways Head Start programs can connect with the schools that will receive their children.
A New Focus on School Readiness
By Dr. Deborah Bergeron
In this short video, Dr. Deborah Bergeron discusses her expectations for Head Start programs to work with the public schools who will receive their Head Start children.
Celebrating Special Fathers
By David A. Jones
Let's celebrate those fathers who go deep in an effort to better understand and embrace their differently abled child, as well as celebrate, enhance, and support their child's milestones.