Selecting Photos for Social Media Graphics
All photos must be culturally appropriate and should feature realistic, representative imagery that aligns with the mission and identity of OHS.
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Web Standards
Content for the Office of Head Start (OHS) is created by many organizations and individuals. Decisions made during content development affect our audience’s ability to find, understand, and use it. The Web and Communications Standards ensure consistent use of language, design, and styles across products, regardless of their authorship. Consistency in these matters is key to creating a unified voice for OHS, as well as complying with federal regulations. These choices are kept current using research into best practice and input from OHS and the National Training and Technical Assistance Centers Communications Workgroup, as well as evolving federal standards.
Social Media Captions
Follow these best practices to ensure your messages are effective, credible, and consistent across platforms.
OHS Web and Communication Standards
Refer to these standards to ensure consistent use of language, design, and styles across products developed for posting or dissemination on behalf of the Office of Head Start.
Dynamic Collections and Taxonomy Fields
Taxonomy fields, a resource tagging system, allows users to explore information collections by applying multiple filters. Each resource is tagged or classified with relevant taxonomy that it shares with similar content.
Editorial Guidelines
Here you'll find the essential information for creating titles and other elements of your products.
Head Start Branding and Logos
HeadStart.gov's identity includes page elements such as the size and placement of buttons, logos, text, links, and more. Review the proper use of and requirements for these elements.
Section 508 Requirements
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 governs the accessibility of information technology in the federal government. The law requires federal agencies and contractors to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
Accessibility for PDFs
Read an overview of accessibility and best practices for 508-compliant PDF files on HeadStart.gov.
Accessibility for Digital Media
Review guidelines for determining whether digital media developed for HeadStart.gov meets Section 508 requirements. Digital media includes animations, webinars, podcasts, audio conferences, and more.
