Leadership Coaches Drive Organizational Growth
Learn about leadership coaching and how it can pave the way for sustained success.
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.
Ensuring New Hires' Success with Onboarding Best Practices
Effective onboarding sets new employees up for success and supports them throughout the first several months of employment. Explore effective practices to ensure a new hire's success and retention in your program.
Acclimate New Hires Through Onboarding
Consider how a strategic onboarding process can help new hires cultivate relationships with their supervisors, coworkers, and others.
HR Matters
These animated videos describe HR best practices and related resources to support programs address personnel needs.
Analyzing Turnover and Retention
Use this sorting activity to analyze your programs turnover and retention metrics.
Gallup’s 5 Drivers of Organizational Culture
Learn about the five most significant drivers of organizational culture and how they shape employees’ perceptions, behaviors, and understandings.
Employee Retention Strategies You Can Apply Today
Use this form to identify action steps your program can implement immediately to promote staff retention.
Competitive Bonuses for the Head Start Workforce
Watch this webinar for new guidance on how to use bonuses to support the retention and recruitment of the Head Start workforce.
Resources to Build and Retain a Strong Education Workforce
Find resources for building a program culture that provides ongoing professional development and mental health supports to teachers, family child care providers, and home visitors.
Supporting a Strong Education Workforce
Explore strategies Head Start programs can use to recruit, train, and retain education services staff who are qualified and dedicated to working with our youngest learners and their families.