The California Head Start State Collaboration Office, in partnership with Head Start California, carried out its annual needs assessment survey in March 2023. Thank you to everyone who participated!

These findings play a crucial role in equipping the collaboration office with a comprehensive understanding of the prevailing issues and challenges encountered by programs during the year, thereby shaping the office’s work and priorities. View the 2023 Need Assessment Summary now!

Inclusive Early Childhood Environments for Children with Special Needs

This dynamic workshop, presented by School Specialty, includes easy-to-implement options for setting up an inclusive early childhood classroom that will benefit children with special needs as well as those who are typically developing. We review the physical, sensory, as well as social & emotional learning concepts for children with special needs.

Recorded on January 24, 2023. Watch the recording.

Blending, Braiding, and Layering Best Practices

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT

Please join us on May 30, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a webinar on Head Start Blending, Braiding, and Layering Best Practices. This event is sponsored by the CDSS Head Start State Collaboration Office in collaboration with Santa Clara County Office of Education and hosted by Head Start California.

The webinar is intended for school administrators, Head Start program directors, early learning and care directors and staff, and anyone who would like to learn more about how to blend, braid, and layer with Head Start programs to maximize benefits to children, families, and providers. Register now.