Steps Local Agencies Can Use to Determine Credential or Degree Equivalency
The steps outlined in the following document help guide agencies in the equivalency determination and justification process.
Human Resources
Head Start programs are only as good as their people. Explore resources on this topic to ensure that staff members and volunteers have the credentials and competencies needed to provide quality Head Start services. Learn ways to safeguard program staff’s health, wellness, and engagement, and to emphasize training and professional development. Find a range of instructional resources, including federal and regional training, technical assistance (TTA) staff, and online materials.
Developing a Search Strategy: Your Roadmap for Hiring
Program directors and human resources managers may use this resource to enhance their search strategies for hiring and retaining qualified staff. This article outlines each phase of an effective search strategy.
Human Resources
Head Start programs are only as good as their people. Explore resources on this topic to make sure staff members and volunteers have the credentials and competencies needed to provide quality Head Start services.
Conducting Effective Interviews: What You Need to Know
Hiring is one of a manager's most important responsibilities. This article will give you a few tips for making the most of your limited time with a prospective employee.
Volunteer Program Policies and Procedures
Grantees will find this information useful when developing policies and procedures that govern the management of volunteers.
Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer recruitment focuses on attracting volunteers using recruitment strategies and processes. Grantees will find this information useful when choosing strategies to recruit volunteers for their programs.
1302.91 Staff qualifications and competency requirements.
Review qualification and skill requirements for Head Start directors, fiscal officers, service area managers, family child care providers, home visitors, center-based teachers and assistant teachers, and coaches.
Strategic Use of Consultants: A Guide for Head Start and Early Head Start Leaders
This guide is designed to help Head Start and Early Head Start (EHS) leaders better use consultants to bring lasting change and quality improvement to their programs.
Strategic Use of Consultants: Resources
These resources are designed to help Head Start and Early Head Start (EHS) leaders better utilize consultants to bring lasting change and quality improvement to their programs.
Facts About the Americans with Disabilities Act
Program directors and human resource managers can use this fact sheet to ensure that their personnel policies do not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities, particularly in job application procedures.