Conducting Effective Interviews
Learn how to conduct effective interviews in today’s ECE landscape.
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.
Tips from Parents to Support Parent Employment in Head Start Programs
Explore the key milestones described by parents that led to employment in a Head Start program. Learn and implement parent-recommended strategies to support parent employment in your program.
Address Program Needs with Talent Acquisition Strategies
Use talent acquisition to find the right person for the right position at the right time.
Employing Values-based Recruitment in Hiring Practices
Explore how a values-based recruitment strategy can place organizational fit at the forefront of your hiring process.
HR Matters
These animated videos describe HR best practices and related resources to support programs address personnel needs.
Using a Sorting Activity to Prioritize Recruiting Metrics
Using a sorting activity to prioritize 17 recruiting metrics programs may want to consider as they analyze their talent acquisition and hiring practices.
Employee Retention Strategies You Can Apply Today
Use this form to identify action steps your program can implement immediately to promote staff retention.
Background Checks FAQs
Find answers to FAQs around background checks for staff, contractors, and volunteers in a Head Start program.
Head Start Staff Qualifications
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. FInd the resources to understand these requirements.
Home-Based Staff Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Learn more about home-based staff qualifications and how programs ensure that each staff member, consultant, and contractor has the qualifications and competencies to provide high-quality services.