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![New T/TAS Executive Director Announced](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/11374.jpg)
Jun 13th, 2023
T/TAS is thrilled to announce that our very own Infant/Toddler Specialist, Dr. Amy S. Hood has been named Executive Director of T/TAS. Dr. Hood is currently the Director of the Family Child Care Network of Kentucky, the Interim Director for Western Kentu
View Article![EHS Pregnant Women Best Practices](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10338.jpg)
![New Unique Entity ID (SAM)](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10335.jpg)
Mar 4th, 2022
By April 4, 2022, the federal government will transition away from the use of the DUNS Number and toward the new Unique Entity ID (SAM)
View Article![Masks and Head Start](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10316.jpg)
![OHS releases IM on Transportation in the time of COVID-19](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10213.jpg)
Feb 1st, 2022
The OHS has released a new IM regarding Head Start Transportation Services and Vehicles During the COVID-19 Pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of implementing safe practices when providing transportation services during the COVID pandemic.
View Article![Bus News: Two new components for training applicant Bus Drivers](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10210.jpg)
Feb 1st, 2022
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, or MAP-21, federal highway authorization and funding bill addresses two new components for training applicant Bus Drivers -- the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) and the Trainer Provider Registry (TPR)
View Article![New Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10092.jpg)
Nov 29th, 2021
The HSPPS will require vaccination against COVID-19 for all staff, contractors working directly with children, and volunteers by January 31, 2022.
View Article![TN Health Care Campaign COVID-19 PSAs](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10052.jpg)
Nov 22nd, 2021
Robin Gadsden-Dupree, T/TAS FCP Specialist, chosen as one of the Tennessee Health Care Campaign's new Vaccine Ambassadors.
View Article![Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10062.jpg)
Nov 20th, 2021
The CDC has updated it's COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs to emphasize the importance of universal masking for everyone ages 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status.
View Article![Information for Community Assessments](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10029.jpg)
![Vaccine Information and Possible Exemptions](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/10028.jpg)
Nov 3rd, 2021
The potential impact of the vaccine mandate on Head Start staffing patterns.
View Article![Community Assessment Narrative](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9934.jpg)
Oct 5th, 2021
This information is specific to the Midwestern region of the country but the general information on low income communities are likely applicable across country.
View Article![Census 2020 Data through SparkMap.org](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9910.jpg)
Oct 4th, 2021
SparkMap, a great tool for community assessment, has announced that they have updated their data to include Census 2022 data and it is now available in the their Map Room.
View Article![2022 Head Start Monitoring Protocols have been released](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9908.jpg)
Sep 29th, 2021
The 2022 Head Start Monitoring Protocols have been released. Here are two main takeaways.
View Article![Equity Resources](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9812.jpg)
Aug 19th, 2021
The Office of Head Start is using the term “Equity” quite a bit these days. Here are a few resources for those working in early care and education.
View Article![T/TAS to oversee new statewide network dedicated to Family Child Care providers](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9792.jpg)
Aug 9th, 2021
FCCN-KY will be housed and administered through WKU’s Department of Training & Technical Assistance Services (T/TAS) in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
View Article![OHS Health Considerations Preparing to Return to School](https://www.wku.edu/img_news/article_thumbs/9789.jpg)
Aug 6th, 2021
The OHS Head Start Forward webinar series supports Head Start programs in moving toward fully operational, in-person comprehensive services, as local health conditions allow.
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