HSSCO Strategic Plan

The Washington State Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO) Strategic Plan 2009-2013 is based upon feedback received through the Head Start needs assessment, a survey sent to external strategic partners within the early learning community, and an advisory team of Head Start program directors.

The plan is designed for the HSSCO to take a leadership role in facilitating essential partnerships and collaborative opportunities to meet the specific needs of Head Start/Early Head Start programs in the state. It also positions the HSSCO to continue to maintain critical partnerships with statewide public and private entities alike, and to persist in contributing valuable efforts toward the development of a comprehensive early learning system for all Washingtonians.

The plan will be updated annually to reflect the shifting needs of Head Start programs within the ever changing context of early learning in Washington State. The five overarching strategic plan goal areas for 2009-2013 are:

Goal 1: Increase the availability of appropriate and coordinated health services for children and families
Goal 2: Improved ability of families to obtain quality early learning programs and services that meet their needs
Goal 3: Improve/increase opportunities for Head Start/Early Head Start programs to be involved in state-level activities, initiatives and programs that enhance services to children and families
Goal 4: Contribute to the development of a coordinated, statewide comprehensive professional development system for all early learning professionals in Washington State
Goal 5: Improve the governance, functional operations, and perceptions of the HSSCO to be a transparent and inclusive leader in supporting policies and initiatives that further advance services to children and families

Click to read the HSSCO Strategic Plan 2009-2013.