CAPLAW Article: Head Start Recompetition

Read the recent CAPLAW article, "Summary of Head Start Regulations on Recompetition", featured in the November, 2011 e-News Buletin, which gives a summary of the new designation renewal system.

Head Start: Prepare for the New Renewal System

Join CAPLAW for a 1½ hour webinar to learn about how the new “Designation Renewal System” will work, what criteria will trigger recompetition, and what your organization can do to prepare for the new system.

When: December 14th, 2 - 3:30 p.m. EST

Head Start Resources

Visit the Head Start section of the CAPLAW website to view information on the recently released monitoring protocol for FY 2012, Head Start Reauthorization information, Head Start Q&As, Head Start Board checklists, Information Memoranda, sample policies and contracts, monitoring tools, and more.

CAPLAW Letter on Head Start Designation Renewal System

CAPLAW has submitted comments to the Office of Head Start on the September 22, 2010 proposed regulations establishing a designation renewal system. Read the December 16, 2010 letter.

Self Assessment Tools for CAAs

CAPLAW has compiled the following list of self-assessment tools to assist CAAs in evaluating and improving various aspects of their organizations. The list is organized by topic and includes a description of each tool. View the Self Assessment Tools!

Self Assessment Topics Include:

• Organization Overall
• Board and Governance
• Executive Directors
• Financial Management
• Fundraising
• Head Start
• Legal Compliance
• State-Specific Resources

Head Start FY2011 Monitoring Protocol and Guide

The Office of Head Start has released the Head Start Monitoring Protocol for the 2011 Fiscal Year, which starts October 1, 2010.  View the monitoring protocal.

Head Start Proposed Regulations

Read the CAPLAW article, HHS Proposes New Regulations on Recompetition, from the September 24, 2010 issue of the CAPLAW E-News Bulletin. 

New! Fall 2010 Legal Update Newsletter

View the newest edition of the CAPLAW Legal Update Newsletter, a continuous series of reports on legal issues of interest to CAAs.







Inside this issue:

• Health Care Reform: What it Means for CAAs
• CAA Leaders Tackle the Issues
• Head Start Enrollment & Eligibility
• Requirements Refresher
• DAB Examines Grant Termination
• DAB Upholds Denial of Continuation Award
• Mission Possible: Understanding & Developing an Effect Mission Statement

 

Head Start Legal Advisory Service Webinars

View the complete 2010 Fall & Winter schedule of Head Start Legal Advisory Services webinars.

Office of Head Start program instructions

Read the Office of Head Start's program instructions in response to a number of questions raised by Head Start grantees in recent years concerning allowable and unallowable charges to Head Start grants for facility acquisition, major renovations, rent, and related topics.

Job Reporting Update for Head Start Grantees

Job reporting update for Head Start grantees receiving COLA increases under ARRA – November 18, 2009

Recent guidance  from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services informs Head Start and Early Head Start grantees who receive Cost of Living Increases (COLA) under ARRA that the use of these funds will no longer be reported as jobs retained. An Office of Management and Budget (OMB) FAQ on reporting  makes it clear that COLAs should not be counted as jobs retained.

New! Head Start Consultant Sample Agreement

New CAPLAW Head Start Consultant Sample Agreement on early childhood education and development in compliance with federal Head Start requirements.

View the sample agreement