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Preparing for Landslides or Mudslides

Wed, 07/18/2018 - 12:49

Learn how to gauge your program's risk of landslides and mudslides. Find help to develop an effective plan and practice it so you know what to do if your program is affected by a landslide or mudslide.

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.

The Education Navigator: A Program to Support Child Care Providers' Professional Development

Tue, 09/18/2018 - 16:06

The Education Navigator assists child care partner staff in obtaining their Child Development Associate (CDA) from the local community college through practical support and guidance.

The Directors Academy: A Case Study

Tue, 09/25/2018 - 12:31

The Directors Academy allows child care partners to come together to share, learn, and network. Child care program directors are provided the opportunity to build their leadership skills.

Protect Your Child with Vaccines

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:13

Learn how vaccines can protect young children from 14 dangerous diseases. Get tips on talking with parents about infant vaccines.

Partnering with Families of Children Who Are Dual Language Learners

Wed, 10/10/2018 - 11:38

Explore how to partner with families of children who are dual language learners. Learn ways staff can build these partnerships and help children be healthy and successful in school and in life.

Head Start Programs Prepare Children for Your Classroom

Thu, 10/11/2018 - 15:54

Use this infographic to introduce Head Start school readiness benefits to principals of receiving schools. Personalize it with your program's contact information and then share it in the community.