The National Head Start Fellowships Program

The National Head Start Fellowships program was established in 1996 to create a new cadre of leaders in the early childhood field. The Fellowship brings together experienced and dedicated professionals who support the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in developing and implementing long-term quality improvement initiatives.  Supported by the Office of Head Start (OHS), the National Head Start Fellowships program provides funding for up to ten fellowships each year.

Through these fellowships, outstanding leaders in the early childhood community have the opportunity to gain first-hand experiences that offer a national perspective into the operations of ACF and other Federal agencies serving children and families.  The 2010-11 National Head Start Fellowships will begin October 1, 2010, and end on September 30, 2011.

About the Fellowships Program (pdf file)

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