The Head Start Act requires periodic federal review of all Head Start programs. Learn about federal monitoring and understand all the necessary requirements to prepare for the federal review of your program’s systems and services. Explore a wide range of information for Head Start programs and monitoring reviewers, including an introduction to monitoring, review protocols, reviewer resources, and reports. Be sure to sign up for and visit the Aligned Monitoring Virtual Expo section, which gives grant recipients, Regional Office staff, and training and technical assistance (TTA) staff the necessary knowledge and tools related to federal monitoring.
Introduction to Monitoring
Explore the Office of Head Start approach to monitoring. It ensures consistent quality and accountability of Head Start programs across the country, as well as opportunities for continuous improvement.
Learn MoreFiscal Year (FY) 2025 Head Start Monitoring Protocols
Explore the instruments used to gather information to assess core performance areas of Head Start and Early Head Start grant recipients.
Learn MoreAligned Monitoring Virtual Expo
Sign up and explore this space, which gives grant recipients, and Regional Office and TTA staff all of the tools and information necessary to prepare for the 2025 fiscal year.
Learn MoreMonitoring Review Reports
These reports summarize the results of monitoring reviews. They provide grant recipients with information regarding their performance and compliance with requirements governing Head Start programs.
Learn MoreLast Updated: September 26, 2024