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The Head Start Act requires periodic federal review of all Head Start programs. Learn about federal monitoring and understand all the necessary requirements to prepare for the federal review of your program’s systems and services. Explore a wide range of information for Head Start programs and monitoring reviewers, including an introduction to monitoring, review protocols, reviewer resources, and reports. Be sure to sign up for and visit the Aligned Monitoring Virtual Expo section, which gives grantees, Regional Office staff, and training and technical assistance (T/TA) staff the necessary knowledge and tools related to federal monitoring.
This Information Memorandum outlines the Office of Head Start monitoring process for fiscal year 2024 and the process to conduct Focus Area 1, Focus Area 2, and Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) reviews.
Join the Office of Head Start for a conversation about the Aligned Monitoring System 2.0 and explore key monitoring updates for fiscal year 2024.
Watch this webinar that provides guidance and detailed information regarding child health and safety incidents and risk assessment notifications in Head Start programs.
Watch this video to learn more about how the FA1 protocol is used for federal monitoring of Head Start grant recipients.
Watch this video to learn more about how the FA2 protocol is used for federal monitoring of Head Start grant recipients.
This IM outlines the OHS monitoring process for fiscal year 2025 and describes the types of Head Start monitoring reviews that recipients may experience.
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-25-05 | Issuance Date: 09-25-2025
Explore the Office of Head Start approach to monitoring that ensures consistent quality and accountability of Head Start programs across the country, as well as opportunities for continuous improvement.
Explore the instruments used to gather information to assess core performance areas of Head Start grant recipients.
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