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HeadStart.gov Archive

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Remote/Virtual Service Delivery

Explore examples of how other grantees have used COVID-19 funds to serve children and families in creative and innovative ways. Discover ideas for providing remote/virtual services to the families in your community.

Resetting for the Coming Year

In this vlog, Dr. B encourages Head Start leaders to motivate their staff during the summer. She highlights program priorities to consider and asks grantees to share in-service ideas on Twitter using #HSmotivators.

Staff Support

Explore examples of how other grantees have used COVID-19 funds to serve program staff in creative and innovative ways. Discover ideas for meeting the needs of staff during this time.

Starting the Program Year Strong

School has begun! Dr. B taps the new-year energy to encourage discovery of new resources and engagement in successful K–12 collaborative efforts.

Summer Programming

Explore examples of how other grantees have used COVID-19 funds to support children's health, safety, learning, and development through summer learning programs.

Supporting Children Experiencing Trauma

Dr. Bergeron and Dr. Sangeeta Parikshak explore the ways Head Start programs can improve how they serve children affected by trauma. Learn more about the #HeadStartHeals campaign.

Teacher Appreciation Week

At the end of a speech several years ago, a woman raised her hand. When I acknowledged her, she stood and asked, "Do you know what Head Start did for my child?" "I don't know," I said. "Tell me." "They loved her!" she answered enthusiastically. "She knew she was special; and every day when she went to that school, she knew she was loved.” The mother went on to tell how she watched her daughter’s confidence blossom; and today, that little Head Start preschooler is a teacher. The proud mother told how Head Start had influenced her life, as she herself had become a Head Start teacher, went on to obtain a master's degree, and is now the principal of an elementary school.

Teacher Appreciation Week

In this video, Director Khari M. Garvin expresses his heartfelt thanks in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week to all Head Start teachers, assistant teachers, and home visitors.

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