An NPRM proposing changes to the Head Start Designation Renewal System (DRS) was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 13, 2019. It addresses the Classroom Assessment Scoring System: Pre-K (CLASS®) condition and the fiscal condition related to audit findings.
Explore materials to help your program enroll and support children and families experiencing homelessness. Learn to support sensitive conversations about living circumstances and find state and local partners.
Learn how to use MyPeers, an Office of Head Start virtual learning network. Find out ways to connect, exchange ideas, and share resources with early childhood colleagues from around the country.
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.
Learn how to create a culture of shared responsibility for children's well-being. Explore ways programs can ensure health and safety practices are routine instead of something that seems burdensome.
The Office of Head Start is holding 2019 Tribal Consultations with leaders of Tribal Governments operating American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Explore this page for dates, times, locations, contact information, and more.
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.
Explore ways to ensure children who are dual language learners and their families can fully participate in Head Start, child care, and pre-K programs.
Watch this webcast to learn how to build an organizational and program-wide culture of wellness. It is part of the Office of Head Start's Safe Foundations, Healthy Futures Campaign.
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.