Head Start Training and Technical Assistance

Program Overview

The Training and Technical Assistance Network builds Grantee capacity by providing comprehensive, individualized technical support to Head Start Grantees. We do this by: Working in partnership with ACF and Grantees to serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Alaska Native programs; Assisting Grantees to comply with laws, regulations and standards; Participating as a joint problem solver, observer and strategist; Enhancing collaborative partnerships with local, state and Federal entities; Supporting Grantees with Head Start priorities, initiatives and special projects; Gathering and disseminating current and relevant research.

Region 10 Head Start T/TA is provided by consultants from Booz Allen Hamilton. Click here to find out more about the Region 10 T/TA team members.

Announcements

I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) Training

We are pleased to announce another opportunity for I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) training. I Am Moving, I Am Learning provides concrete methods for introducing a program to prevent and reverse childhood obesity. We will be covering strategies and resources to promote physical movement and healthy nutritional choices into your classroom activities. Participants from last December's training reported they gained practical information for implementation, including program and policy guidance and new skills in working with staff, children and families.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning training will be held from January 13 - 15, 2009 in Seattle at the Sea-Tac Airport Holiday Inn. This 2 ½ day training is open to grantees who did not attend the IMIL training in Seattle in December, 2007.

Each grantee is invited to send a team of up to five staff members, including managers and a parent lead, if possible, to participate in the training and return to their programs ready to share and implement their I Am Moving, I Am Learning action plan.

Programs will be reimbursed 50% of grantee expenses by the Office of Head Start and part of the meals will be provided as part of the conference. Additional support for costs to programs is yet to be determined.

Supporting Families: Advocacy

The transcript for the conference call on advocacy is now available.

• Supporting Families: Advocacy [Word, 47 KB]

Region X T/TA Disabilities and Health Conference Call Transcripts Available

• 02/20/2008: Disabilities: Early Intervention [Word, 101 KB]
• 01/16/2008: Health: Staff Wellness
  • Transcript [Word, 97 KB]
  • Presentation [PowerPoint, 4 MB] | Text of slides

The Office of Head Start announces the continuation of the National Head Start Facilities Assistance Desk

The National Head Start Facilities Assistance Desk will provide grantees, delegates, and programs information, training, and assistance in the areas of facilities. Contact Bob Crooks, NRC Senior Facilities Specialist; at bcrooks@pal-tech.com or toll free at 1-800-303-0705 for more information.

Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

The new Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center, also referred to as the ECLKC, has been designed as an information, knowledge and learning resource center. The objective is to provide the most up-to-date resources and opportunities relevant to the Head Start and early childhood development communities.

Resources

Customer Feedback

If you have received training or technical assistance at your program, a cluster meeting, or in some other forum, from Region 10 and Alaska Native T/TA staff, we'd appreciate your feedback to help guide high quality services to your program. Thank you for your time and comments.

Region 10 and Alaska Native T/TA Network Feedback Form [Word, 44 KB]