| 2009 Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan Each year, the Maryland Head Start State Collaboration Office(MDHSSCO) is mandated to administer a Needs Assessment of the Head Start Programs in its state. Through a collaboration with the Maryland Head Start Association, the Maryland TTA System and Chesapeake College, an evaluation of the current inter-agency cooperation, collaboration and working relationships was made through a survey and various focus groups in Spring of 2009. Click here to download the resulting Needs Assessment Report and Strategic Plan. (please note this is a 90 plus page document) |
| What We Do The Maryland Head Start Association (MHSA) is a link between local Head Start Programs and the National Head Start Association in Alexandria, Virginia. The MHSA seeks to assist Head Start programs through education and training opportunities; advocating on behalf of Head Start children and families across the state of Maryland; and by educating the community at large on the issues of low-income children and families and school readiness. As Association Members, individuals and organizations have an opportunity to participate in children's advocacy on a local, regional and national level. |


Upcoming Meetings & Events SAVE THE DATE -- Head Start Day in Annapolis - March 18th 2010 MHSA/MCAP Joint Training Conference in Ocean City -- May 2nd - 5th Workshop Schedule Registration Booklet more events... |
What's New The list of MHSA Stakeholders for the 2009-2010 term Click Here |



Do you have any concerns about how the 2007 Head Start ReAuthorization Act will effect the Head Start Performance Standards? Give MHSA your feedback |