Explore the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio. It is a learning management system created to support ongoing professional development for staff in Head Start and child care settings.
Head Start agencies that provide services to children and families must meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the requirements set forth in the Head Start Act of 2007.
Delve into key moments in Head Start history! Explore the timeline below to access archival photographs, video, resources, and more.
The ELOF framework is designed to show the continuum of learning of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It is grounded in comprehensive research around what young children should know and be able to do during their early years.
This webinar provides an overview of fiscal year 2026 monitoring updates from the Office of Head Start.
Landmark federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aims to transform healthy eating habits for the next generation of children.
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report and MAHA Strategy discuss a coordinated transformation of our food, health, and scientific systems.
This fact sheet provides a snapshot of compelling Head Start data collected throughout program year 2024, including enrollment, staffing, and budgeting data.
Explore examples of what a comprehensive approach to nutrition and healthy eating can look like in Head Start settings, from urban New York to arctic Alaska.
Check out this page to learn more about the Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families campaign.