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May 01, 2024
Major Changes Proposed to Child Development Permit MatrixPosted: May 01, 2024 11:13 AM
Major Changes Proposed to Child Development Permit MatrixThe California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the state agency that develops and implements child development permits, is considering major revisions to the existing Child Development Permit matrix. I encourage you to participate in the process by joining the next virtual workgroup meeting on June 12, 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm (meetings are open to the public). Read the article here.
Apr 02, 2024
Head Start Heads to the CapitolPosted: Apr 02, 2024 08:26 AM
Head Start Heads to the CapitolChants of “Head Start is the best start” rang through the California State Capitol grounds as more than 200 Head Start staff and parents converged there on Tuesday, March 12, for HSC’s third annual Head Start to the Capitol Advocacy Day. The day was a resounding success, with a record number of attendees sharing their stories and making their voices heard. Read the article here.
Mar 07, 2024
HSC Annual Conference hosts 650 staff and parents in Long BeachPosted: Mar 07, 2024 08:25 AM
HSC Annual Conference hosts 650 staff and parents in Long BeachHead Start California hosted its first in-person Annual Conference since 2020 and it was a resounding success with more than 650 Head Start staff and parents in attendance at the Hilton Long Beach. Read the article here.
HEAD START CALIFORNIA MISSION
We empower Head Start programs to reach their full potential through advocacy, professional development, networking, and collaboration.
OUR VISION
We envision a future where Head Start is recognized as the gold standard in child development and the provider of choice for California’s most vulnerable children and families.