Nothing ensures the success of a program more than community participation in assessing their perceived needs, strengths, and hopes for the future. Programs can use this resource to plan and coordinate their community assessment. It provides insight into public forums and listening sessions. Learn how to conduct them to engage your community in identifying and solving problems.
The Head Start Management Systems Wheel is a visual representation of the 12 program management, planning, and oversight systems that are critical to high-quality service delivery.
Well-designed recordkeeping and reporting systems maintain the program's memory and provide critical information to program leaders, staff, families and community partners.
Technology planning is a process that takes time and resources to understand what is appropriate for staff and the organization. Program directors and their management staff can use this worksheet to assess the overall status of their organization's use of technology.
This resource provides information about the seven phases of technology planning and how to use technology to further your program mission.
Programs must comply with transportation regulations if they decide to transport children. This resource may be used by Head Start staff to better understand federal requirements for program transportation services.
Consider these strategies that help children learn socialization skills and develop safe behaviors on the bus.
Consider these strategies as you prepare for vehicle evacuation drills.
NCPMFO supports the dissemination of clear, consistent messages on Office of Head Start (OHS) priorities for the development and implementation of sound management systems and strong internal controls.
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.