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Directors and Managers

Bringing Science into the Classroom

This webinar focuses on using the scientific method to support children’s cognitive and language development. It also addresses how education managers can support teachers to infuse science throughout the day.

Pre-Approval Guidance and Checklist

Explore the specific regulations in the Head Start Act and the Head Start Program Performance Standards that grantees should consider when they want to purchase, construct, or renovate a facility using Head Start grant funds. Use this facilities guidance resource to support the development and analysis of facilities applications in regard to these regulations.

Post-Approval Guidance and Checklist

Learn more about the specific regulations in the Head Start Act and Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) that grantees must comply with when they purchase, construct, or renovate a facility using Head Start grant funds. Use this resource when complying with these regulations.

Strategic Maintenance Planning Tool

Head Start leaders must develop systems to address the maintenance needs and repair schedules of their facilities. These systems can have significant budgetary implications and should be approached with the same care one would take with any major purchase. Use this facilities guidance tool to help with data-informed decision-making in implementing sound business practices.

Facilities Project Implementation

Learn about the laws and regulations grantees must comply with and the forms they must complete when they purchase, construct, or renovate a facility.

Facilities Maintenance, Health, and Safety

Review the insurance and maintenance regulations, quality health and safety practices, and policies that grantees should establish in their early care and education facilities.

Regulations and General Support

Learn about procurement procedures, accessibility guidelines, and other design elements grantees should consider when establishing an early care facility.

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