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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.

Website Design (UI/UX)

"Website design" refers to the style and layout of an entire site based on user interface (UI) and experience (UX). Specifically, UI are elements of the website’s structure.

Photo and Image Specs

Use these tips and guidelines when selecting or creating images for use on HeadStart.gov and Office of Head Start products.

Responsive Design

"Responsive design" refers to a website's ability to resize content from a large to a small screen in one fluid motion.

Timelines and Approvals

To keep the early childhood community engaged, we carefully plan our social media posts. Learn more about our calendar and posting frequency.

Planning a Social Media Event

Follow the steps below when participating in or planning a social media event using Office of Head Start channels.

Best Practices for Mobile

Review this information to ensure your webpage can be easily viewed on smaller screens, like tablets and smartphones, for users on the go.

Virtual Events

The planning, promotion, and scheduling of all virtual events should follow the standards described in this section.

Mobile Applications (Apps)

Use the guidelines below when planning and developing an app for the Office of Head Start (OHS). Explore submission, user experience, and build requirements.

Head Start Logo

The Office of Head Start (OHS) permits Head Start grantees and delegate agencies to use the Head Start logo in their local communities for recruitment and communications with families.

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official website of the Administration for Children and Families

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