Enrollment Reduction and Conversion Considerations
This resource supplements ACF-IM-HS-22-09 and outlines critical questions and data to consider as part of the planning and development for both enrollment reduction and conversion requests.
Program Planning
Thoughtful planning is critical to programming. Explore these resources for guidance through the five-year grant. Learn how to establish continuous cycles of improvement that involve key stakeholders in data-based decision-making. Find resources to help build on achievable program and school readiness goals and fiscal objectives. Discover materials that guide grantees in creating community and self-assessments, and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Celebrating Head Start Awareness Month
October is Head Start Awareness Month. Hear Katie Hamm, acting director of the Office of Head Start, reflect on the program’s rich history and decades of service.
Family Recruitment Video and Implementation Guide
Head Start programs can use the video Head Start Cares About Your Whole Family to recruit new families. Review this guidance for how to integrate the video into your recruitment strategies.
How the Planning Cycle Helped a Program Achieve a Key Goal
This Management Minute video shares how one Head Start program used the program planning cycle to achieve a key goal.
Expectations for the 2022-2023 Program Year
Watch this webinar to hear updated guidance from Office of Head Start leadership about the coming program year.
Annual Planning Calendar for Program Management
Use this customizable roadmap to identify required planning activities and foster meaningful collaboration with program and fiscal leaders.