Discover how the 2026 proposed changes to Head Start Program Performance Standards could transform your program’s operations. This training details major regulatory shifts: a dramatic reduction in federal bureaucratic requirements, renewed respect for state and local policy, and a clear return of control to parents and local agencies. Learn about streamlined processes, expanded waivers, and reinforced priorities in health, nutrition, and physical activity. Prepare your agency for the future of Head Start with actionable insights and step-by-step guidance on public participation in rulemaking.
In this course you will learn the following:
* Explain the purpose and goals of the proposed rule.
* Identify key changes to Head Start regulations and their rationale.
* Understand the shift in authority to states, local programs, and parents.
* Recognize the streamlined requirements for program operations, health, safety, and administration.
* Describe the anticipated impacts on program flexibility, efficiency, and service delivery.
* Articulate the process and importance of public participation in the rulemaking.
* Acknowledge that the rule is not final and may change based on stakeholder input.
