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Head Start agencies that provide services to children and families must meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards (the Performance Standards). The Performance Standards define criteria and minimum requirements for all Head Start services. They serve as the foundation for the Head Start program's mission to deliver comprehensive, high-quality individualized services supporting the school readiness of enrolled children.
Check out this collection for more information about the updated Performance Standards, clarifying and promotional materials, and resources to support the implementation process.
Head Start programs are expected to ensure that 10% of their actual enrollment are children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Find answers to common questions here.
Review the timeline for compliance with updated Head Start Program Performance Standards requirements, as of Aug. 21, 2024.
The rule updates the Head Start Program Performance Standards to increase support and stability for the Head Start workforce, and improve the quality of services programs provide to children and families.
In this short video, Director Khari M. Garvin discusses updates to the Performance Standards that respond to concerns affecting the sustainability of Head Start programs.
These summaries provide more detail about the changes to the Performance Standards across key topics that respond to concerns affecting the sustainability of Head Start programs.
This tip sheet will answer your questions about what to do if there is lead in your program's drinking water.
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-04 | Issuance Date: 10-21-2024
This IM outlines the OHS monitoring process for fiscal year 2025 and describes the types of Head Start monitoring reviews that recipients may experience.
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-06 | Issuance Date: 11-07-2024
These FAQs explain how Head Start programs can use a housing adjustment to factor in high housing costs in income eligibility assessments, with guidelines on documentation, costs covered, and application flexibility.
HeadStart.gov
official website of the Administration for Children and Families
