Nurturing the Promise: Advancing Performance Standards and the Impact in Head Start

This comprehensive training is designed for Head Start leaders, staff, and governing bodies to deepen their understanding of the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and how they align with the Head Start Act of 2007. Participants will explore the foundational changes introduced in the various revisions and any subsequent updates, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality, outcomes-driven services. The training focuses on using the standards as a flexible framework to foster continuous quality improvement, support school readiness, and meet the comprehensive needs of children and families from low-income backgrounds. Emphasis will also be placed on effective data use, compliance strategies, and systemic approaches that align with the performance expectations across all service areas.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand and apply the major changes and guiding principles of the revised HSPPS, including their relationship to the Head Start Act of 2007, to support comprehensive and high-quality programming.
• Identify strategies to use data and ongoing monitoring systems to assess progress, drive improvement, and demonstrate accountability in achieving child and family outcomes.
• Explore how to integrate the HSPPS into all program operations—including education, health, family engagement, and governance—while maintaining compliance and fostering innovation through flexibility in service delivery.

NOTE: There are costs for both in-person and virtual trainings. Once you place an order, a representative will be in contact with you to discuss costs and payment options.