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This briefing describes how the masking and vaccine requirements announced in the Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Explore the Head Start Program Performance Standards update that requires universal masking for all individuals 2 years of age and older, with exceptions, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs.

Explore how the requirements announced in the Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (IFC) will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

In this video series, program leaders highlight the strategies, processes, and best practices they have used to support staff with the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

Researchers have identified many benefits of virtual service delivery. The most common benefits are increased access and improved convenience and flexibility.

Use any combination of these strategies to meet individual families’ needs and goals related to the outcomes in the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework.

One-to-one interactions with parents provide opportunities for building relationships and developing trust between staff and families.

Consistent and ongoing two-way communication between staff and parents helps keep information at parents’ fingertips and keeps staff informed about changes in families’ lives.

Online lessons can help families learn skills and practices to support their child’s development. These lessons also can bolster families’ and their child’s learning.