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Changes in Head Start Performance Standards as They Apply to ERSEA
There aren’t a lot of changes to the ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) requirements for Head Start in the new Performance Standards. However, there are a few important changes to note. As one of the 10 Head Start Management Systems, ERSEA specifies key elements and requirements to create and maintain a Head Start…
Read MoreHHS Announces Two Grants Available for Expansion of Early Head Start Programs
At the end of July, the Office of Head Start emailed an announcement to agencies and other stakeholders regarding two competitive grant opportunities for the expansion of Early Head Start Programs in their communities. The first grant announces American Indian/Alaska Native EHS Expansion and EHS-Child Care Partnerships. The second pertains to EHS Expansion and Migrant…
Read MoreHead Start Act Allows for Conversion of Enrollment Slots from Head Start to Early Head Start
In an announcement to Head Start grantees and delegate agencies last week, the Office of Head Start reminds agencies of their right to shift funding from services for Head Start preschool age children to Early Head Start services, whether or not they currently operate an Early Head Start program. Early Head Start is a program…
Read MoreNational Indian Head Start Directors Association Management Training Conference Recap
Last week, I attended and presented at the 24th annual National Indian Head Start Directors Association (NIHSDA) Management Training Conference. Held June 9-12 in Minneapolis, MN, this year’s theme was “Catching and Protecting the Dreams of Our Children.” According to conference literature, the NIHSDA board chose this theme because it represents “the many opportunities our…
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