Advanced Certificates and Degree Programs Database
Find information about post-bachelor's degree certificates and advanced degree programs across each Head Start region.
Credentialing
Head Start programs must ensure all staff, consultants, and contractors have sufficient knowledge, training, experience, and competencies to fulfill the roles and duties of their position. Requirements and skills differ for the many roles and positions in Head Start programs.
Find resources below to learn more about credentialing.
Bachelor's Degree Programs Database
Find information about bachelor's degree programs across each Head Start region.
Credential and Certificate Programs Database
Find information on programs offering a credential related to Family Services.
Associate Degree Programs Database
Find information about associate degree programs across each Head Start region.
Early Childhood Credential Planning and Implementation Guide
Explore this planning and implementation guide. Learn ways that state and territory teams can use it to help create or revise early childhood education credentials.
Credentialing and Degree Programs Databases for Family Services Staff
Head Start program staff who work with families can find the latest credentialing, certificate, and degree programs in their region with these four databases.
Early Educator Central
Explore the Early Educator Central website. Find resources that support infant-toddler educators as they work along their career pathway. Browse materials for administrators, trainers and coaches, and professional development system leaders.