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Fiscal Checklist: Policy and Regulation Compliance

Wed, 07/11/2018 - 12:38

Use this checklist and planning tool to identify and comply with Head Start fiscal policies and regulations. It will be helpful for directors, managers, and Policy Council members.

Selection: Prioritizing Families with Responsive Policies and Criteria

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 10:27

Programs must identify and enroll children and families who are most in need of Head Start services. These strategies and guiding questions help programs implement thoughtful selection policies and procedures.

Recruitment: Developing Effective Outreach Systems

Wed, 07/18/2018 - 16:49

Recruiting for Head Start programs is a systematic year-round process. These strategies and guiding questions help programs manage data-informed and measurable recruitment efforts.

Attendance: Maximizing the Full Head Start Experience

Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:12

Learn about strategies programs can use to work with key stakeholders to promote regular attendance. These strategies and guiding questions help grantees develop policies around program attendance.

Enrollment: Creating Systems for Filling Every Seat

Tue, 07/31/2018 - 08:12

Explore ERSEA systems to help programs enroll the neediest families in a timely manner. Find tips and questions to stay at full enrollment all year.

Foundations for Excellence

Fri, 08/10/2018 - 08:35

Review a range of planning topics to support programs’ successful completion of the Head Start grant application, and to ensure programming is responsive to community needs throughout the five-year grant period.