President Lyndon B. Johnson Announces Project Head Start
Watch President Lyndon B. Johnson officially announcing Project Head Start from the White House Rose Garden, on May 18, 1965.
Office of Head Start
Resources to Build and Retain a Strong Education Workforce
Find resources for building a program culture that provides ongoing professional development and mental health supports to teachers, family child care providers, and home visitors.
Supporting a Strong Education Workforce
Explore strategies Head Start programs can use to recruit, train, and retain education services staff who are qualified and dedicated to working with our youngest learners and their families.
Office of Head Start Leadership
Get acquainted with leadership staff from the Office of Head Start (OHS) at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Head Start Designation Renewal System (DRS) Final Rule Changes
Explore revisions to the Designation Renewal System (DRS) that will further improve and strengthen the Head Start program. They ensure less uncertainty around the competitive process for all Head Start agencies.
Love Notes from Dr. Bergeron
In her final video, Dr. B shares her appreciation for the people and programs who shaped her tenure as the director of the Office of Head Start.
Enrolling Children and Young Families Experiencing Homelessness in Early Head Start
Learn about the Maternity Group Homes (MGH) program. Discover how one MGH and Early Head Start program are working together to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting youth who are experiencing homelessness.
Office of Head Start FY2021 Monitoring Kickoff
Learn about updates to the Office of Head Start (OHS) monitoring process. Find out how the updated process verifies compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
The Importance of Vaccines and Flu in Particular
Vaccines, especially the flu vaccine, are important protective measures. Head Start programs can make a big impact by encouraging staff, parents, and children to get these important vaccines to stay healthy.
Using CLASS® for Quality Improvement in the Designation Renewal System
The Designation Renewal System Final Rule makes important changes to the Classroom Assessment Scoring System condition. Dr. B explains how these changes promote a growth mindset and support continuous improvement.