A National Overview of Grant Recipient CLASS® Scores in 2020
Review this resource for descriptive statistics of the 2020 grant recipient-level the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher-Child Observation Instrument data.
Office of Head Start
Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this video, Dr. Bergeron and Barbara Duffield, executive director of Schoolhouse Connections, talk about ways Head Start programs can best support families experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus crisis.
Virtually Transitioning from Head Start to Kindergarten
Every year, more than 320,000 Head Start children enter kindergarten. In this video, Dr. B discusses how efforts to support the transition to kindergarten can continue for all Head Start 4-year-olds in 2020.
Intentional Language Support for Children Who Are Dual Language Learners
Use this second of three guides to help program staff improve their intentional language support for children who are dual language learners.
Head Start Graduates of 2020, Ready to Soar to Great Heights
Across the country, more than 320,000 Head Start children enter kindergarten each year. Dr. Bergeron shares a special message for those Head Start graduates who will attend kindergarten this fall.
Strategies for Supporting Self-Regulation: Snapshot Series
Explore key concepts about self-regulation development and intervention for infants and toddlers and preschool-aged children. Learn about strategies to promote self-regulation for these age groups.
Examining the Effects of Toxic Stress and Trauma on the Mental Health of Young Children
This webinar from the Office of Head Start discusses trauma and toxic stress and their effects on the mental health of young children.
Style Guide for Translations into Spanish
Explore this style guide, which comprises language best practices that are helpful in providing meaningful information to the Spanish-speaking Head Start community.
Security Considerations
Read about security-related tips and guidelines for content creators, web developers, and infrastructure teams and how to enhance the security of HeadStart.gov.
Head Start Program Facts: Fiscal Year 2019
Explore the federal appropriations, annual funding, and program year statistics of Head Start programs for the 2019 fiscal year.