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  • Children with Disabilities
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  • Community Engagement
  • Culture and Language
  • Curriculum
  • Data and Ongoing Monitoring
  • Designation Renewal System
  • ERSEA
  • Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards
  • Facilities
  • Family Engagement
  • Family Support and Well-being
  • Federal Monitoring
  • Fiscal Management
  • Grant Application
  • Health Services Management
  • Human Resources
  • Learning Environments
  • Local Early Childhood Partnerships
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition
  • Oral Health
  • Organizational Leadership
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  • Physical Health
  • Pregnancy
  • Professional Development
  • Program Planning
  • Safety Practices
  • School Readiness
  • Teaching Practices
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  • Transportation

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Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards

Head Start agencies that provide services to children and families must meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the requirements set forth in the Head Start Act of 2007.

Pregnancy

Find resources to help early childhood programs serve pregnant women and expectant families.

Health Services Management

New and experienced staff will find professional development tools to help keep children safe, healthy, and ready to learn.

Organizational Leadership

Leadership and governance are the bedrocks of effective management. Head Start program leadership consists of three key entities: the governing body/Tribal Council (i.e., legal and fiscal responsibilities); Policy Council/parent committees (i.e., set program direction); and management staff (i.e., day-to-day operations). 

Professional Development

Excellence in early childhood education programs is built on a workforce that promotes continuous program improvement.

Nutrition

Good nutrition is an important part of a wellness lifestyle to stay healthy, active, and strong. Health managers and program staff can explore resources to support healthy eating habits and find nutrition assistance information to share with families.

Physical Health

Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule. Staff also help them learn healthy habits and access the care they need. Additionally, Head Start programs promote the physical well-being and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.

Oral Health

Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, but it's preventable. Children with dental pain can have trouble speaking clearly, eating, and learning. Use the resources below to promote a healthy mouth.

Culture and Language

Head Start programs are committed to providing equitable access to comprehensive services that prepare children for school and life. An important part of this commitment is recognizing and respecting the  culture and language of the children and their families.

Children with Disabilities

Young children vary in their skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and abilities. Effective teaching requires individualized care and chances for all children to access, participate, and thrive in early learning settings.

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