Leadership and Governance
Explore ways grantees can build strong leadership and governance systems to foster positive relationships among the three governing entities. Learn how this supports grantees to better serve children and families.
Eligibility: Determining Need and Meeting Expectations
Eligibility is the first step and a key component in implementing ERSEA services. These strategies and guiding questions help programs identify and enroll children and families with the greatest need.
Recruitment: Developing Effective Outreach Systems
Recruiting for Head Start programs is a systematic year-round process. These strategies and guiding questions help programs manage data-informed and measurable recruitment efforts.
Selection: Prioritizing Families with Responsive Policies and Criteria
Programs must identify and enroll children and families who are most in need of Head Start services. These strategies and guiding questions help programs implement thoughtful selection policies and procedures.
Enrollment: Creating Systems for Filling Every Seat
Explore Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) systems to help programs enroll the neediest families in a timely manner. Find tips and questions to stay at full enrollment all year.
Attendance: Maximizing the Full Head Start Experience
Learn about strategies programs can use to work with key stakeholders to promote regular attendance. These strategies and guiding questions help grantees develop policies around program attendance.
Fiscal Checklist: Policy and Regulation Compliance
Use this checklist and planning tool to identify and comply with Head Start fiscal policies and regulations. It will be helpful for directors, managers, and Policy Council members.
7 Cs of Reboarding
Use this framework to smoothly reintroduce employees after absences, role changes, or broader organizational shifts
Staff Retention – Stay Tools
Stay tools provide valuable retention information to leadership and Human Resources staff. Explore what makes employees stay or leave an organization.
Increase Employee Engagement and Retention with Stay Tools
Use this HR tool to both understand staff's motivations and create a more positive work environment, boosting employee morale, engagement, and retention.