Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Head Start Monitoring Protocols
Explore the instruments used to gather information to assess core performance areas of Head Start grant recipients.
Federal Monitoring
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 grantees, Regional Office staff, and training and technical assistance (T/TA) staff the necessary knowledge and tools related to federal monitoring.
Aligned Monitoring System 2.0 Virtual Expo
Sign up and explore this space, which gives grant recipients, Regional Offices, and TTA staff all of the tools and information necessary to prepare for this fiscal year.
Introduction to Monitoring
Explore the Office of Head Start approach to monitoring that ensures consistent quality and accountability of Head Start programs across the country, as well as opportunities for continuous improvement.
Monitoring Review Reports
Monitoring review reports summarize the results of on-site reviews that assess grant recipient compliance with requirements governing Head Start programs.
Reviewer Resources
If you are an existing reviewer and need assistance with the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) or review support, please see below for guidance.
Consultant Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a consultant or reviewer for the Head Start program, visit this website.