Forecasting Products
The Office of Head Start (OHS) requires National Centers and others who post to HeadStart.gov to forecast upcoming events and other products using the Forecast and Submission of Products Smartsheet.
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.
E-blast Dissemination Lists
Learn about the Office of Head Start (OHS) and the Office of Child Care (OCC) eblast dissemination lists. The selection of E-blast lists must be pre-approved by the OHS, OCC, or National Center's federal project officer (FPO).
PowerPoint Presentations
Follow these specifications when submitting PowerPoint presentations to the Head Start Information and Communications Center (HSICC) for processing.
Head Start Logo
The Office of Head Start (OHS) permits Head Start grantees and delegate agencies to use the Head Start logo in their local communities for recruitment and communications with families.
Virtual Events
The planning, promotion, and scheduling of all virtual events should follow the standards described in this section.
Mobile Applications (Apps)
Use the guidelines below when planning and developing an app for the Office of Head Start (OHS). Explore submission, user experience, and build requirements.
Fonts
The fonts, styles, colors, and sizes for the website are listed on this page.
Colors
The colors used for the Head Start and National Center logos are outlined here.
National Center Logos
Here are the logos for each of the Early Childhood National Centers. They may not be altered or used without permission. To obtain high-resolution copies of these logos, select the Download Logo Pack buttons on this page.
Best Practices for Mobile
Review this information to ensure your webpage can be easily viewed on smaller screens, like tablets and smartphones, for users on the go.