Resources to Build and Retain a Strong Education Workforce
Find resources for building a program culture that provides ongoing professional development and mental health supports to teachers, family child care providers, and home visitors.
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Human Resources
Head Start programs are only as good as their people. Explore resources on this topic to ensure that staff members and volunteers have the credentials and competencies needed to provide quality Head Start services. Learn ways to safeguard program staff’s health, wellness, and engagement, and to emphasize training and professional development. Find a range of instructional resources, including federal and regional training, technical assistance (TTA) staff, and online materials.
Supporting a Strong Education Workforce
Explore strategies Head Start programs can use to recruit, train, and retain education services staff who are qualified and dedicated to working with our youngest learners and their families.
Benton Franklin Head Start
Watch this video to hear from staff at Benton Franklin Head Start, a grantee in rural Richland, Washington, on how they were able to successfully implement the vaccine mandate.
Human Resources System Audit
Use this evaluation tool to help your program recognize its Human Resources strengths, identify areas for improvement, and guarantee compliance with federal and state laws.
Examples of Competitive Financial Incentives for Staff
Providing competitive financial incentives with existing grant funds is a short-term strategy to invest in the Head Start workforce, promote retention of current staff, and recruit new staff into vacant positions.
Competitive Bonuses for the Head Start Workforce
Watch this webinar for new guidance on how to use bonuses to support the retention and recruitment of the Head Start workforce.
El Valor
Watch grant recipients from El Valor discuss the program’s approach to recruiting and retaining staff.
Background Checks FAQs
Find answers to FAQs around background checks for staff, contractors, and volunteers in a Head Start program.
Employee Retention Strategies You Can Apply Today
Use this form to identify action steps your program can implement immediately to promote staff retention.
