Education Requirements for Child Development Specialists
Learn ways to find and hire the right candidate to fill a child development specialist position. Explore how to match applicants with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Human Resources
Head Start programs are only as good as their people. Explore resources on this topic to ensure that staff members and volunteers have the credentials and competencies needed to provide quality Head Start services. Learn ways to safeguard program staff’s health, wellness, and engagement, and to emphasize training and professional development. Find a range of instructional resources, including federal and regional training, technical assistance (TTA) staff, and online materials.
Supporting Teachers to Meet Staff Qualifications
Learn to identify appropriate practices for meeting the Head Start Program Performance Standards on staff qualifications.
Steps Local Agencies Can Use to Determine Credential or Degree Equivalency
The steps outlined in the following document help guide agencies in the equivalency determination and justification process.
A Collection of Tips on Becoming a Reflective Supervisor
Explore these helpful tips for learning about applying reflective supervision to your leader role.