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Displaying Articles for News: T/TAS News and Updates, Category: Management
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 ArticleMar 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 ArticleFeb 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 ArticleFeb 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 ArticleNov 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 ArticleNov 22nd, 2021
Robin Gadsden-Dupree, T/TAS FCP Specialist, chosen as one of the Tennessee Health Care Campaign's new Vaccine Ambassadors.
View ArticleNov 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 ArticleSep 29th, 2021
The 2022 Head Start Monitoring Protocols have been released. Here are two main takeaways.
View ArticleJul 23rd, 2021
New Survey: The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) is conducting a project.
View ArticleFeb 4th, 2021
The 2021 Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines have been released.
View ArticleOct 29th, 2020
The Office of Head Start (OHS) announces the opportunity to request to consolidate multiple Head Start grants awarded to a grantee.
View ArticleAug 27th, 2020
On August 27, 2020 the Office of Head Start (OHS) announced in the Federal Register a final rule updating the Designation Renewal System (DRS). This final rule includes revisions to three of the seven conditions of the DRS.
View ArticleJul 9th, 2020
The FDA added more hand sanitizer brands to a list of manufacturers that contain the toxic contaminant methanol (wood alcohol). Anyone who has these products should discontinue use and safely dispose of the product.
View ArticleJul 6th, 2020
Recent studies indicate people seeking non-COVID-related treatment in emergency rooms have decreased in recent months, and doctors urge people to seek in-person medical care for emergency, preventive, and critical health care needs.
View ArticleJun 23rd, 2020
The FDA issued a warning on June 19, 2020 to not use hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem, as those products could contain methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
View ArticleJun 4th, 2020
Training and Technical Assistance Services at WKU (T/TAS) announces our experienced and knowledgeable Head Start/Early Head Start specialists are ready to assist in all pre-service training sessions to be conducted via virtual platforms.
View ArticleMay 5th, 2020
The Office of Head Start announced to Head Start Grantees and Delegates the 2019-2020 Program Information Report (PIR) will not be required this year.
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