Resources
New York Head Start Association provides resources for parents and providers. Please see our resources below.
Federal Government
- Administration for Children and Families—Office of Head Start
- Administration for Children and Families—Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
National Resources
New York State Resources
- Early Childhood.org
- NYS Education Department—Early Learning Universal Prekindergarten Programs
- NYS Education Department—Preschool Special Education
- NYS Early Care and Learning Council
- NYS Department of Health—Early Intervention
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services—Division of Child Care Services
- Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
- New York State Community Action Association
State Organizations
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Studies have shown that Head Start children experience increased achievement test scores, decreased grade repetition and special education needs, and increased graduation rates(Barnett, 2002; Garces, Thomas and Currie, 2002)