Readiness for Change Assessment Tool
Use this tool to engage teams in discussions that gauge their thinking and readiness to move forward with a change initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Research on Home Visiting Programs
Take a look at the research on home visiting programs. Find out how it shows home visiting is a complex endeavor with varying degrees of positive outcomes.
What Makes Home Visiting an Effective Option?
Discover how home visiting sets the stage for close, trusting relationships and why it is a critical element in any program designed to support families' and children's development.
Supporting Home Visitors
Find ways supervisors support home visitors through challenging situations. Learn how they help manage relationships and promote positive outcomes for children and families.
Requirements of the Home-Based Program Option
Learn how the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) describe the general requirements of the home-based option.