Head Start Personnel Qualifications

November 18, 2026

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Personnel qualifications and competencies under the Head Start Program Performance Standards can be complex and tricky. As Head Start programs face staff shortages across the country it is more important than ever to truly understand the Head Start requirements for each position. 

In this webinar, we will discuss what qualifications are required for personnel involved in Head Start program operations as required in the Head Start Act and the Head Start Program Performance Standards. We will review staff qualifications, applicable flexibilities, mandatory timelines as well as qualifications and competency requirements.


The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase one week after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • Executive Directors
  • Head Start Directors
  • Management Team
  • New Leadership/Management Staff
  • Any program personnel who are new to the monitoring process

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Identify required staff qualifications
  • Review key human resources standards in Head Start
  • Discuss key strategies to minimize noncompliance risk in managing Head Start personnel
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE
Course opens: 
10/31/2024
Course expires: 
12/20/2026
Event starts: 
11/18/2026 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
11/18/2026 - 2:15pm EST
Cost:
$185.00

Phillip A. Escoriaza

Phillip is a Partner in the firm’s Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups. A native of Puerto Rico, Phillip's bilingual, nationwide practice serves non-profit organizations, municipalities, local government agencies, and other federal grantees. Prior to joining Feldesman, Phillip ran a practice from San Juan which spanned corporate, business, public policy, government and contract law, and included contested matters and appeals before state and federal courts. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.50 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS FOR CPE CREDIT

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 5 of the polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: Executive Directors, Head Start Directors, Management Team, New Leadership/Management Staff, Any program personnel who are new to the monitoring process
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.50 CPE

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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