Upcoming Event

April 28, 2025 - April 29, 2025

Managers & Directors Institute

LOCATION

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

The HSC Managers and Directors Institute will be held on April 28-29, 2025.   Location: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach  …

Announcements

Jan 28, 2025

Federal Grant Pause Not Intended to Affect Head Start Programs

Jan 23, 2025

Jan. 23 Final Rule Webinar is being Postponed

Jan 10, 2025

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Advocacy and Policy News

FY23 and FY24 Nationwide HS & EHS Program-Level Enrollment and Funding Data By Paul Behrman, Walnut Leadership     Local Head Start programs must modernize quickly, and chart a solid course for…

Advocacy and Policy News

State Moving Forward on Changes to Teacher Permits Major changes to early childhood teacher permits are impending on two fronts. First, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is…

Advocacy and Policy News

New Federal Administration Causes Confusion for Head Start Programs: Here’s What We Know By: Melanee Cottrill, Executive Director, Head Start California With a new administration, the last two weeks have been a whirlwind…