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FY26 Head Start Monitoring Updates: What Directors Need to Know
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Jan 7

Learn what’s new in Office of Head Start (OHS) Monitoring for FY26, including key changes to FA1 and FA2 reviews, updated protocols, streamlined...

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Media Release: New Law Adds ECE Representation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Posted In: Media Releases,
Date posted Oct 3

Head Start California celebrates AB 1123 law adding early childhood education experts to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, strengthening ECE...

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Media Release: Assembly Resolution Honoring 60 Years of Head Start is Chaptered into Law
Posted In: Media Releases,
Date posted Sep 18

California officially chapters Assembly Joint Resolution 12, honoring 60 years of Head Start's vital early education and family support services.

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Media Release: Head Start California Responds to Federal House Committee Markup
Posted In: Media Releases,
Date posted Sep 8

Head Start California urges Congress to include a cost-of-living increase in FY 2026 funding to prevent cuts in essential early learning, nutrition,...

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Media Release: Head Start California Responds to Federal Appropriations Bill Markup
Posted In: Media Releases,
Date posted Aug 5

Head Start California urges Congress to increase federal funding for FY 2026 to support vital early education, child care, and family services amid...

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Health Institute Brings in Record Number of Head Start Health Staff to Newport Beach Event
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Dec 5

The 2024 Health Institute in Newport Beach set a record with 280+ attendees, featuring 35+ sessions on health, safety, trauma, and nutrition for...

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Introducing Gricelda Ocegueda: HSC's New Engagement Coordinator
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Aug 30

Meet Gricelda Ocegueda, Head Start California’s new Engagement Coordinator, bringing expertise in program support, event planning, and Head Start...

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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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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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