Audiences
CPDR offers research facts and tools for beginning research partnerships.
CPDR offers research facts and tools for beginning research partnerships.
Researchers
CPDR is committed to strengthening dialogue and partnerships between researchers and practitioners.
Policy Makers
CPDR works with the Head Start community to establish a Policy Agenda and formal recommendations.
By the Numbers
96.5%
Did you know? In the 2016-2017 school year, 96.5% of children in Head Start had access to a stable medical home by the end of the school year.
472,059
During the 2016-2017 school year, 472,059 parents attended parenting classes through Head Start
52,984
The Pain of Cuts - Programs served 52,984 fewer children and pregnant women in 2013-2014 than 2012-2013 because of the sequester.
1.07M
Reaching the most vulnerable! Head Start and Early Head Start agencies served 1,071,262 children and pregnant women in 2016-2017.
The American Rescue Plan
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law. The sweeping $1.9 trillion legislation has the potential to lift millions of children and families out of poverty. Through expanded access to benefits and increased direct support, the ARP will have a ripple effect throughout the communities that Head Start serves.
The Fair Labor Standards Act
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor issued a final rule, the "Overtime" Rule. The Final Rule focuses on distinguishing overtime-eligible employees from those who are exempt from overtime pay. Follow the link to access resources that are specific to Head Start.
Extended Duration in Head Start
In 2016, Congress appropriated $294 million to help Head Start programs offer more hours of services without cutting kids. In April the Office of Head Start released guidance about applying for funds for extended duration.
Moneyball for Head Start
In January 2016, NHSA released "Moneyball for Head Start: Using Data, Evidence, and Evaluation to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families" in partnership with Results for America, Bellwether Education Partners, and The Volcker Alliance. The report addresses policy strategies for enhancing the use of data to improve outcomes in Head Start programs.
Analysis of the Designation Renewal System
In September 2015, NHSA released "Analysis of the Designation Renewal System: Cohorts One to Three" and hosted a Symposium to discuss concrete solutions to the unintended consequences of DRS in its first three cycles. Follow this link to read the report and join the conversation about DRS reform!
Head Start Standards NPRM
In June 2015, HHS released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Follow the link below to read more about the NPRM and to join the conversation about providing comments.
