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Preparing for a Safe Start to the School Year
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Jul 31

Prepare for a safe school year with tips on self-care, regulation plans, and accessible classrooms to support children's emotional and physical...

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Building a Calm and Safe Environment to Reduce Escalated Behaviors
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Jul 1

Learn how the ARC framework fosters calm, safe early childhood environments by promoting attachment, self-regulation, and competency to reduce...

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HSC Board of Directors Welcomes Six New Board Members
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Jul 1

Head Start California welcomes six new Board members for 2024-25, strengthening leadership to support early childhood education and community...

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New State Fire Regulations Limiting Enrollment
Posted In: Fire Marshal,
Date posted Jul 1

Learn about new California fire regulations limiting enrollment to 5 children in "Group E" classrooms, impacting new permits and requiring upgrades...

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National Safety Month: Creating a Safe & Nurturing Environment for Head Start Children
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted May 31

Celebrate National Safety Month by learning key strategies for Head Start educators and caregivers to create safe, nurturing environments that...

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Head Start California Welcomes New Development Manager, Tiffany Rosso
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted May 28

Head Start California welcomes Tiffany Rosso as Development Manager to boost fundraising, grants, and partnerships, advancing child development...

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Major Changes Proposed to Child Development Permit Matrix
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted May 1

California proposes major revisions to the Child Development Permit matrix, raising education requirements and eliminating some permits, impacting...

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Understanding and Supporting Staff: Navigating Expectations and Performance
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted May 1

Explore trauma-responsive strategies for early childhood education leaders to support staff performance, navigate expectations, and foster growth in...

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Head Start Heads to the Capitol
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Apr 2

Join over 200 Head Start staff and parents advocating at California’s Capitol for AB 1930 to support early childhood education and teacher permits.

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HSC Annual Conference hosts 650 staff and parents in Long Beach
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Mar 7

Head Start California’s 2024 Annual Conference in Long Beach united 650+ staff and parents for inspiring sessions, keynotes, networking, and early...

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Please welcome HSC's newest team member, Edwin Abarca
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Jan 31

Meet Edwin Abarca, Head Start California’s new Administrative and Finance Coordinator, bringing extensive experience to support early childhood...

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Highlights from HSC's Achievements in Fiscal Year 2023
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Jan 4

Discover Head Start California’s top achievements in fiscal 2023, including strategic planning, advocacy, conferences, and job postings supporting...

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