1302.15 Enrollment.
Programs must maintain their funded enrollment level and fill any vacancy as soon as possible. Explore this standard for enrollment regulations and expectations.
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Enrollment
These resources cover everything about enrollment. Through proactive planning, programs can make sure they maintain their funded enrollment level and fill vacancies swiftly.
For more ERSEA resources, check out eligibility, recruitment, selection, and attendance.
1302.18 Fees.
This standard explains the policy that makes Head Start services free to eligible children and identifies allowable fees for programs.
Enrolling Children and Young Families Experiencing Homelessness in Early Head Start
Learn about the Maternity Group Homes (MGH) program. Discover how one MGH and Early Head Start program are working together to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting youth who are experiencing homelessness.
Moving Forward for ERSEA Success
Watch this second webinar to address FAQs from the first Head Start Forward webinar. It provides guidance and strategies related to program structure, ERSEA, family partnerships, and community assessments.
Clarifying Expectations for Expanding Reach in Uncertain Times
Listen to an update from the Office of Head Start on the Full Enrollment Initiative. In this webinar, speakers will review expectations, highlight strategies, and explore workforce growth.
Program Considerations Prior to Submitting a Disability Waiver Request
Learn how to prepare a waiver request when your program is unable to fill at least 10% of its total funded enrollment slots with children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Recruitment and Strategic Approaches to Enrollment
The second webinar focuses on approaches to recruiting and enrolling families, including strategic planning, reviewing the Head Start Performance Standards, and community assessment data to make informed decisions.
Enrollment Forward Campaign
The Enrollment Forward campaign gives ongoing support to grant recipients as they continue to work towards full in-person comprehensive services in approved program options, as local conditions allow.
Intentional Workforce Planning
Watch the third Enrollment Forward webinar to hear Office of Head Start staff discuss approaches to retain and attract talent for the Head Start workforce.
Recruitment and Strategic Approaches to Enrollment FAQs
Explore these FAQs about strategic planning, reviewing the Head Start Performance Standards as a tool for enrollment, and community assessment data to make informed decisions.
