Program Management and Fiscal Operations

These training resources offer Head Start leaders the skills, strategies, and knowledge they need to implement successful, responsive programs.

Find resources to help design and distribute Head Start reports and manage recordkeeping activities.

Learn how to build communication and information systems that connect all stakeholders and promote Head Start services.

Identify the duties and rules related to a Head Start program’s Policy Council, management staff, and governing body/Tribal Council.

Know how to maintain the technology in your program needed to monitor continuous improvement and increase reliance on data collection and analysis.

This screener identifies ways to improve program governance and build leadership capacity. The accompanying form certifies that programs conducted the required screening.

Data in Head Start Programs is a series of interactive online learning modules that includes a mixture of practical scenarios, real-life examples from the field, and tools and templates.

The Head Start Management Systems Wheel is a visual representation of the 12 program management, planning, and oversight systems that are critical to high-quality service delivery.

Well-designed recordkeeping and reporting systems maintain the program's memory and provide critical information to program leaders, staff, families and community partners.