Posts Tagged ‘office of head start’
An Introduction to the “Supporting the School Readiness and Success of African American Boys Project”
I’m always surprised at the breadth and depth of information available at the Office of Head Start’s (OHS) Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECKLC). If you have a question or a problem, chances are there’s a document or resource available that can help. I came across one such document in an email from ECKLC…
Read MoreOHS Releases Enrollment Expectations for 2021-2022 School Year
Summer is the time for planning. And after the confusion and societal upheaval of the last year, this upcoming school year is going to take more planning than usual. The Office of Head Start (OHS) recently released a program instruction outlining their enrollment expectations for the upcoming school year. In short, it states that designees…
Read MoreOHS Announces Supplemental Grant Funds to Help Agencies Increase Program Hours
Ever since the Office of Head Start (OHS) announced the full enrollment initiative in June, we’ve been receiving a lot of questions about what kind of support Head Start will provide at the federal level to help programs get closer to the goal of full enrollment. We’re starting to see those questions get answered. OHS…
Read MoreResources to Help Grantees Understand Final Rule on Head Start Eligibility
The Final Rule on Head Start Eligibility codifies statutory eligibility requirements revised in the Improving Head Start Act of 2007 and strengthens procedures programs use to determine eligibility. It provides programs with clear instructions on how to determine if families are either income or categorically eligible for Head Start services. The Rule provides a balanced…
Read MoreWhat is Toxic Stress and How Does it Affect Children in Head Start?
We often hear studies on the nightly news about how stress affects the health of adults, leading to an increase in heart disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions. Until recently, less research has been available on how stress affects children. But the field is growing. The U.S. Administration for Children and Families has launched a…
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