Multimedia Elements
Review guidelines for including photos and video in social media posts.
Web Standards
Content for the Office of Head Start (OHS) is created by many organizations and individuals. Decisions made during content development affect our audience’s ability to find, understand, and use it. The Web and Communications Standards ensure consistent use of language, design, and styles across products, regardless of their authorship. Consistency in these matters is key to creating a unified voice for OHS, as well as complying with federal regulations. These choices are kept current using research into best practice and input from OHS and the National Training and Technical Assistance Centers Communications Workgroup, as well as evolving federal standards.
Alt Text for Images
Learn about the requirement to include a alt text for all graphics and digital images and use a long description for charts and graphs.
Photo Submissions in Box
Follow these quality, asset management, and metadata tagging standards for each photo, illustration, graphic, or logo uploaded into the HeadStart.gov Image Library in Box.
Media Release Form
Read this guideline to know when the HeadStart.gov Media Release Form is required.
OHS/ACF Website
Follow the requirements below when editing the Office of Head Start (OHS)/Administration for Children and Families (ACF) website.
Photo and Image Specs
Use these tips and guidelines when selecting or creating images for use on HeadStart.gov and Office of Head Start products.
Accessibility for Digital Media
Review guidelines for determining whether digital media developed for HeadStart.gov meets Section 508 requirements. Digital media includes animations, webinars, podcasts, audio conferences, and more.