Program Management and Fiscal Operations

Use this matrix to strategically plan early childhood education program operations and services during a pandemic.

Conducting effective meetings, making collaborative decisions, and addressing conflicts are crucial in developing collaborative partnerships. This resource helps Head Start programs hone those strategies.

Explore the basics of Head Start partnerships. Learn to build collaborative relationships that streamline services and maximize funding and resources for children and families.

Discover strategies leaders can use to help promote continuity of care in their state, territory, and Tribe. Explore useful resources including an assessment tool that looks at current practices. 

Use this brief to identify the key qualities, skills, and capacities programs should consider when hiring a Head Start director.

Programs can use this brief to identify the pertinent qualities, skills, and capacities to consider when hiring Head Start fiscal officers. 

The Directors Academy allows child care partners to come together to share, learn, and network. Child care program directors are provided the opportunity to build their leadership skills.

The Education Navigator assists child care partner staff in obtaining their Child Development Associate (CDA) from the local community college through practical support and guidance.

Use this training inventory to help fiscal officers identify strengths and gaps in their knowledge. Learn ways to establish training priorities.

In this tip sheet, learn about key regulations concerning the financial audits of Head Start programs. Also, learn the steps for selecting an auditor and related online resources.