Shared Governance in Action: Policy Council and Parent Committee Responsibilities Aligned with Head Start Performance Standards
Price range: $0.00 through $2,375.00
Participants will explore the composition and terms of policy council members, gain clarity on their duties and decision-making authority, and learn strategies to conduct productive meetings that support program goals and promote shared governance.
In alignment with the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) Part 1301: Program Governance, this training equips participants with a thorough understanding of Section 1301.3, which mandates the establishment and maintenance of a policy council responsible for guiding the direction of the Head Start program at the agency level. Participants will explore the composition and terms of policy council members, gain clarity on their duties and decision-making authority, and learn strategies to conduct productive meetings that support program goals and promote shared governance.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the required composition, eligibility criteria, and term limits for policy council members as outlined in the HSPPS.
- Identify the key roles, responsibilities, and decision-making powers of the policy council in guiding program direction.
- Apply best practices for organizing and facilitating effective policy council meetings that foster collaboration and accountability.
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.





