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Head Start News provides timely information for Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs about regulatory requirements, Office of Head Start priorities, and Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for DRS grant competitions, as well as tips, strategies, and resources to support compliance and continuous program improvement.
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Establishing a Strong Foundation for a Focus Area 1 Review
Over the past month the Office of Head Start (OHS) released significant guidance in the Aligned Monitoring Virtual Expo related to the FY18 Aligned Monitoring System 2.0 (AMS 2.0).
Distinct and Connected: Focus Area 1 and Focus Area 2 Reviews
On October 10 the Office of Head Start (OHS) held the second launch of the FY18 Aligned Monitoring System 2.0 (AMS 2.0) in the Aligned Monitoring Virtual Expo. Many new resources, presentations, and information became available with the launch!
HS/EHS Grants Estimated Post Date Delayed to December 4, 2017
Head Start and Early Head Start grants that were forecasted to post today (October 2) have been delayed. All Head Starts and Early Head Starts that were forecasted over the summer have been updated in grants.gov with a new timeline – Estimated Post Date: December 4, 2017, Estimated Due Date: February 2, 2018.
Recap from AMS 2.0 Launch 1 Live Q&A
Earlier this week the Office of Head Start (OHS) held a Live Q&A session for participants to ask questions related to Launch 1 of the Aligned Monitoring System 2.0 (AMS 2.0).
AMS 2.0: What You Need to Know
This was an important week for Head Start/Early Head Start monitoring. On Monday September 18 the Office of Head Start (OHS) held a webinar to introduce the FY2018 Aligned Monitoring System (otherwise known as AMS 2.0).
List of HS/EHS Forecasted Grants Continues to Grow
Recently, there were additional Head Start (HS) and/or Early Head Start (EHS) grants forecasted on grants.gov.
From Forecast to Grant Posting – How to Use Your “Pre-FOA” Time Strategically
If your agency serves one of the areas for the grants that were recently forecasted or if your program is subject to recompetition through Designation Renewal System (DRS) then you may be anxiously awaiting the posting of grants that were forecasted on July 11, 2017.
Designation Renewal in the New HSPPS
With forty-five Head Start and/or Early Head Start grants recently forecasted on grants.gov, it seems like a number of those may be Designation Renewal System (DRS) Round 6.
Tips and Resources for a Strong Community Assessment
As you know, the core components of community assessment are similar to the old Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). In last week’s post, we talked about what’s the same and what’s different.
Community Assessment in the New HSPPS
Community assessment has been a cornerstone of Head Start for years. In the new Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) this is no different. Community assessment is the key to understanding what makes your community unique.
Seven Weeks Until Compliance for Seven HSPPS Areas
It’s hard to believe it has been over six months since the implementation of the new Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). Time flies, and we hope it has been a smooth journey for your program to implement the new standards!
OHS Releases 7 FOAs for Replacement Funding
Last week the Office of Head Start (OHS) released Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for Head Start and/or Early Head Start “OHS Replacement” funding in seven states.
Proposed Reduction for Head Start Funding
Yesterday, the President’s FY 2018 Budget Proposal was released and it includes a proposed reduction of $85 million for Head Start and Early Head Start. This is challenging news given the increases made in FY 2017 to support the HS and EHS community.