FY 2022 Monitoring Kickoff Webinar
Learn about updates to the Office of Head Start (OHS) monitoring process. Find out how the updated process verifies compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Federal Monitoring
The Head Start Act requires periodic federal review of all Head Start programs. Learn about federal monitoring and understand all the necessary requirements to prepare for the federal review of your program’s systems and services. Explore a wide range of information for Head Start programs and monitoring reviewers, including an introduction to monitoring, review protocols, reviewer resources, and reports. Be sure to sign up for and visit the Aligned Monitoring Virtual Expo section, which gives grantees, Regional Office staff, and training and technical assistance (T/TA) staff the necessary knowledge and tools related to federal monitoring.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Head Start Monitoring Protocols
Explore the instruments used to gather information to assess core performance areas of Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients.
Office of Head Start FY2021 Monitoring Kickoff
Learn about updates to the Office of Head Start (OHS) monitoring process. Find out how the updated process verifies compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Aligned Monitoring System 2.0 Virtual Expo
Sign up and explore this space, which gives grantees, Regional Offices, and T/TA staff all of the tools and information necessary to prepare for the 2020 fiscal year.
Monitoring Review Reports
Monitoring review reports summarize the results of on-site reviews that assess grant recipient compliance with requirements governing Head Start programs. This includes those regulations specified in the Head Start Act and all applicable Performance Standards.
Agency Service Profile
The Agency Service Profile provide grant recipient-level information on reported demographics, services, and federal monitoring of Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Introduction to Monitoring
Explore the Office of Head Start approach to monitoring that ensures consistent quality and accountability of Head Start programs across the country, as well as opportunities for continuous improvement.
Federal Monitoring
The Head Start Act requires periodic federal review of all Head Start programs. Learn about federal monitoring and understand all the necessary requirements to prepare for the federal review of your program’s systems and services.
Consultant Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a consultant or reviewer for the Head Start program, visit this website.
Reviewer Resources
If you are an existing reviewer and need assistance with the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) or review support, please see below for guidance.