Head Start Official Structure

A few months ago in my blog post “Integration and Multiculturalism within Your Head Start Classroom,” I hoped to open a can of worms on the topic of socioeconomic integration in the classroom. However, I was disappointed with the lack of response. While many Head Start programs advocate for multiculturalism, even going so far as…

Do you know your agency’s mission statement? Do you know where to find it if you don’t? Can you name the objectives laid out in the original mission of Head Start? I ask this question in many of my trainings. The majority of the time, participants cannot recite their agency’s mission statement (also commonly referred…

Among non-profits, The Head Start Program is unique in that its Board structure and activities are mandated by the Federal Government. However, despite these regulations, each Board has a unique dynamic that can vary greatly between programs. The Gravely Group specializes in training Boards on how to better communicate internally and externally. Often, hiring an…

The School Readiness Act of 2007 offered improvements to ensure that school readiness is a top priority for all the children they serve.  In general terms, the Office of Head Start has defined school readiness to mean: Children are ready for school Families are ready to support their children’s learning Schools are ready for children As programs work to…

We are very excited about our new blog and hope to have productive and insightful dialogue about trends, issues, and available resources to enhance and strengthen Head Start agencies. You can also join conversations with the TGG Head Start Group on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gravely-group. Please feel free to post any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding program governance,…