Monitoring review reports summarize the results of on-site reviews that assess grant recipient compliance with requirements governing Head Start programs.

Explore current Head Start research and evaluation projects from the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE). Each project page includes a description of the project and links to related reports and other resources.

Head Start programs offer families support services and the chance to participate as full partners in their child's education. Parents can refer to these FAQs to learn more about the national program.

Explore these resources to learn more about the Head Start Program Performance Standards related to the home-based program option.

Explore this information for guidance on the types of organizations eligible to apply for Head Start funding, registration guidance for interested entities, and the requirements programs are required to adhere to after the receipt of a grant award.

This resource will help you understand how CLASS^® can be used for professional development and will explain how it is used within OHS for program monitoring purposes.

As infants and toddlers grow and change, and as family needs evolve, different program options can support them over time. A choice of program options ensures that families can stay within a consistent, supportive setting that offers strong relationships and the same full range of developmentally-appropriate care and services.

The Office of Head Start (OHS) administers grant funding and oversight to the agencies that provide Head Start services.

This page contains frequently asked questions regarding the PIR.

In January 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty. It launched a comprehensive child development program that would help communities meet the needs of disadvantaged preschool children.