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T/TAS Specialists Present Free Webinar on Wed April 1st
Mar 30th, 2020
Join T/TAS Specialists Luis Hernandez and Connie Jo Smith on Wednesday, April 1st at 10am Pacific time for At a Time of Crisis: The BEST of Us to the Front, a FREE Webinar
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EPA Expands List of Disinfectant Products
Mar 19th, 2020
On March 13, 2020, the EPA released an update to that list that contains 200 additional products, including 40 new products that have gone through the agency’s expedited review process.
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Seven Hygiene Tips to Implement in Child Care Facilities
Mar 16th, 2020
Today's feature stresses the importance of basic facility hygiene and tips for helping carry out best practices in your Head Start facility.
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More Information for Head Start Programs to Prepare for Coronavirus Impacts
Mar 8th, 2020
One question is about how to count the days if coronavirus causes closure for Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
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EPA Releases List of Qualified Products to Use Against COVID-19
Mar 6th, 2020
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of chemicals and products that have qualified under their emerging viral pathogen program for use against SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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Helpful Information for Cleaning Childcare Facilities
Mar 5th, 2020
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in childcare facilities is fundamental in reducing the potential contribution of those surfaces to the incidence of healthcare-associated infections.
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Tips for Head Start Programs to Plan and Prepare for COVID-19
Mar 2nd, 2020
To prepare for possible community transmission of COVID-19, the most important thing for Head Start programs to do now is plan and prepare.
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Supreme Court Ruling Has Potential Impact on Head Start Programs
Jan 29th, 2020
A United States Supreme Court ruling on Monday, January 27, 2020 clears the way for the current federal administration to implement an expanded definition of "public charge" under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Poverty Guidelines for 2020 Released
Jan 21st, 2020
The 2020 Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines have been released.
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South Carolina Approves Medicaid Work Requirements
Dec 17th, 2019
South Carolina is set to become the first state to apply a Medicaid work requirement to the parents of minor children with incomes under 100% of the federal poverty level. Other states are also considering similar legislation.
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FY2020 Head Start Monitoring Protocols Available
Oct 23rd, 2019
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Head Start Monitoring Protocols have been made available by the Office of Head Start (OHS) at their website. These protocols are used by OHS to gather data and other information to assess grantee program operation & performance.
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Issues of Eligibility Fraud Uncovered in Investigation
Oct 15th, 2019
A report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in September shows instances of fraud in the Head Start eligibility process, as revealed in an undercover investigation.
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National Head Start Association Rallies on Capitol Hill
Sep 26th, 2019
The National Head Start Association sponsored a Hill Rally Wednesday, Sept 25, 2019 as a visual show for Congress to understand, value, and invest in Head Start.
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Proposed Changes Announced by Office of Head Start
Aug 13th, 2019
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, the Office of Head Start (OHS) made available the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes two changes under the Designation Renewal System (DRS).
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Talking about Tragedy and Trauma with Children: Resources for Educators and Parents
Aug 7th, 2019
In light of recent events, the Training and Technical Assistance Services team wants to share resources with educators and parents to guide adults’ conversations about tragedy and trauma with young children.
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WHO Issues Physical Activity Guidelines For Children Under Five Years Old
Apr 25th, 2019
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children under 5 years of age should be physically active several times a day, not be physically restrained (e.g. strollers, high chairs) for long periods of time, and appropriate length naps.
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2019 HHS Poverty Guidelines
Apr 16th, 2019
Sharing a link to the updated HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2019.
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Input Requested on Office of Head Start Proposal
Mar 26th, 2019
Office of Head Start puts out a notice of proposed rule to remove requirements for 100% of Head Start preschool center-based children be served for 1020 hours per year.
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WKU T/TAS Reacts to the Death of The Father of Head Start, Dr. Edward Zigler
Feb 8th, 2019
Edward F. Zigler, widely regarded as the "Father of Head Start," died in his sleep on Thursday, February 8, 2019 at his home in North Haven, CT. Dr. Zigler was 88 years old. WKU T/TAS Executive Director J. Christopher Watkins reflects on his legacy.
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YouTube Bans Videos That Threaten Physical & Emotional Injury
Jan 23rd, 2019
In the wake of a number of unsafe and sometimes life-threatening pranks and challenges on social media sites, YouTube announces that it will ban the upload of such harmful and dangerous videos to its platform.
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