Explore the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio. It is a learning management system created to support ongoing professional development for staff in Head Start and child care settings.
The ELOF framework is designed to show the continuum of learning of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It is grounded in comprehensive research around what young children should know and be able to do during their early years.
Delve into key moments in Head Start history! Explore the timeline below to access archival photographs, video, resources, and more.
Review flexibilities for meeting required staff qualifications so that family child care can remain a viable and important program option for Head Start grant recipients.
Join us in celebrating six decades of programs inspired by Head Start values — empowering families, inspiring educators, and building brighter futures for over 40 million children.
This resource outlines critical questions and data to consider as part of the planning and development for a locally-designed program option variation (LDO) waiver request.
The Office of Head Start recently released ACF-OHS-IM-25-03 Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Head Start Children and Families. Here’s what you need to know about what it means for your program.
The guidelines in this section cover how to develop audio/video presentations in English or Spanish that are accessible to all users, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Head Start investments by state and Congressional district, with information on the number of slots and grants.
Explore data and reports on the Head Start programs' impact, including insights into program performance, research findings, and agency profiles.