A Holiday Gift for Head Start Staff
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.
Head Start Prepares Children for Your Classroom
Use this infographic to introduce Head Start's school readiness benefits to principals of receiving schools. Fill in the "program name HEAD START" section with your contact information to personalize it. Then, share the infographic or attach it to your program's annual report.
Head Start Collaboration Annual Report 2016
Review this national annual report, which is completed each year to summarize the work of the Head Start Collaboration Offices (HSCOs).
Leaders in School Readiness
More than 400,000 Head Start children enter kindergarten every year. When Head Start programs and receiving schools partner on school readiness, children have smoother transitions and continued progress.
A New Focus on School Readiness
In this video, Dr. Bergeron explains how her experience as a public school administrator gives her a passion for school readiness.
Head Start Program Facts: Fiscal Year 2017
Established in 1965, Head Start promotes school readiness for children in low-income families by offering educational, nutritional, health, social, and other services. Since its inception, Head Start has served more than 35 million children, birth to age 5, and their families. In 2017, Head Start was funded to serve nearly 1 million children and pregnant women in centers, family homes, and in family child care homes in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout the nation.
Head Start Collaboration Offices: Working for You!
View this video to learn more about the Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO). Explore HSCCO’s history, goals and objectives, and learn the critical role it plays.
Head Start Logo
The appropriate use of the Head Start name and logo maintains high public trust in the program. Authorized users must follow these instructions to use them. The name "Head Start" and logo are protected by trademark.
Head Start Educating Kids, Empowering Families, Changing Communities
Head Start Educating Kids, Empowering Families, Changing Communities
About Head Start Collaboration Offices
The creation of State and National Collaboration Offices is authorized by Section 642B(a)(2)(A) of the Head Start Act. The purpose of the Head Start State and National Collaboration Offices is to guide the work of all collaboration offices.