Policy

Watch this video to explore the screening and assessment requirements, including their purpose and benefits for children.

View this video to learn the education requirements for the home-based program option and the role of the home visitor.

In this Health Services overview, discover the new HSPPS related to health, nutrition, mental health, and safety.

Find out the changes in the revision of the HSPPS that strengthen safety practices for children in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

View this video to find out how the Family and Community Engagement section of the new HSPPS sees parents as central to helping children succeed.

In this video, review Subpart H of the new HSPPS. Explore the importance of what Early Head Start programs do in their work with pregnant women and expectant families. 

Explore the Head Start Program Performance Standards that apply to how Head Start supports families and children transitioning to and from different program settings and early learning environments.

View this video to learn the quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) and state educational data systems requirements.

Review the new HSPPS requirements related to personnel policies, including background checks, selection procedures for personnel, standards of conduct, and more.

In this video, explore staff qualifications and competency requirements included in the new Head Start Program Performance Standards.