The Roles of Governance and Management in Head Start

April 28, 2027

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Effective Head Start programs depend on a strong partnership between the Governing Body, Policy Council, and management. While each has distinct responsibilities, role misunderstanding could lead to oversight gaps, strained collaboration and missing key agency objectives. 

This webinar will examine the respective roles of governance and management in Head Start and explore how clear boundaries, effective communication, and shared accountability support strong program operations. We will discuss common challenges, practical examples, and strategies for ensuring each member of this unique governance framework fulfills its responsibilities while working in partnership towards shared program goals.

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

Target Audience

  • Members of the Governing Body (The Board)
  • Members of the Policy Council 
  • Program Directors, CEOs, C-Suite 

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Distinguish between governance and management responsibilities in Head Start
  2. Clarify the Board’s, Policy Council’s and management respective scopes of authority
  3. Apply strategies that promote effective setting of boundaries, oversight, collaboration, and shared accountability

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
10/26/2026
Course expires: 
05/29/2027
Event starts: 
04/28/2027 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/28/2027 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$190.00
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Phillip A. Escoriaza

Phillip Escoriaza, a Partner in the firm’s Federal Grants practice group, counsels Head Start programs, non-profit organizations, municipalities, local government agencies, and for-profit grantees. A TV and radio news commentator and university professor, Phillip served in Puerto Rico’s Office of the Governor, the Government Development Bank, the Senate of Puerto Rico and as General Counsel, University of Puerto Rico’s main campus. His bilingual, nationwide practice assists clients with grant funding administrative requirements and strategies, procurement and funded-property standards, allowable costs and cost allocation, audit resolution, and disputes with federal and local agency funders. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Requirements for CPE Credit

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

  • Answer at least 3 of the polling questions or participation engagement elements per hour of CPE credit offered 
  • For full credit, you must participate in at least 3 of the participation engagement elements

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

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: Members of the Governing Body (The Board), Members of the Policy Council, and Program Directors, CEOs, C-Suite 
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Formal Learning Program: Group 
  • Location: Online

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE

Price

Cost:
$190.00
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