(Recorded Webinar) Head Start Program Performance Standards Core Concepts

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Duration: 75 minutes
Recorded on: 01/28/26

Register now to receive access to the recorded webinar on February 4, 2026. Live webinar registrants will automatically receive access to the recorded webinar. 

Head Start programs nationwide must comply with the regulations in the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).  The HSPPS cover governance, program operations, including Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (“ERSEA”), financial and administrative requirements, including program-funded facilities, and Federal administrative procedures, including Designation Renewal. These Standards extend to all aspects of Head Start agency operations and service delivery.

Understanding the HSPPS requirements is critical to maintaining compliance with program rules and for delivering high quality, educational, health, nutritional, social and other services consistent with the Head Start Act.  In this webinar, suitable for persons new to Head Start or for those with program experience who wish to refresh their HSPPS knowledge, we review key Head Start regulations, discuss noteworthy risk areas, and review best practices to promote effective Head Start operations.

Target Audience

  • Program Directors
  • Head Start Leadership (CEOs, CFOs, COOs)
  • Managers, Coordinators, Key Staff in Operations, Programs and Fiscal

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the Head Start program regulatory framework in the HSPPS
  2. Identify main compliance areas in the Head Start Program Performance Standards
  3. Apply your knowledge of program regulations to important Head Start operations areas
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
10/23/2025
Course expires: 
04/01/2028
Cost:
$185.00

Phillip A. Escoriaza

Phillip Escoriaza 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]

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Available Credit

  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance

Price

Cost:
$185.00
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