by Rick Mockler | May 9, 2023 | Head Start Performance StandardsAlthough Focus Area Two (FA2) visits only happen once during a five year grant cycle, they are a critical opportunity for Head Start programs. While the monitoring process can be stressful, it’s also an opportunity to focus your team on federal expectations, think...
by Rick Mockler | Mar 15, 2023 | Head Start Performance StandardsEvery five years, when Focus Area Two reviews come around, it’s a chance for Head Start programs to demonstrate their impact and tell their data story. Of course, no one wants federal reviewers to find a non-compliance or deficiency in their program, so the stakes can...
by Rick Mockler | Feb 6, 2023 | Head Start Performance StandardsEver been curious how federal reviewers think about your local data practices? Or what it’s like for the review team visiting centers virtually or in person? As a Review Lead and later as a Field Operations Manager, Dr. Desiree Del-Zio has facilitated or managed...