Head Start
Head Start is a two-year, full-day federal program. This Region 10 program offers high-quality instruction while focusing on growth in language and literacy, social and emotional development, cognition and perceptual, motor and physical development. Transportation is provided if the student lives more than two miles from campus.
In addition, Region 10 provides:
- Family goal-setting
- Parent leadership and learning opportunities
- Developmental screenings
- Medical, dental and mental health support for children
- Special services for children with disabilities
- Support services for the whole family
Eligibility
To qualify, the child must live in Sherman ISD, be three- or four-years-old on or before September 1 of the target school year and meet one or more of the following:
- Family is income eligible (SNAP, SSI, TANF)
- Family is homeless
- Child is in foster care
Families should fill out an application for both Sherman ISD and Region 10 to apply.
Required Documents
You will need to bring the following documentation to register:
- Parent Photo ID
- Proof of address (Lease agreement or gas, water or electric bill)
- Proof of income for parents/guardians in the household (1040 tax return transcript showing gross income with preparer's signature)
- W-2
- Self-Employment (previous 12 months income)
- SNAP (EDG #)
- SSI documents
- Pell grants
- Child shot records
- Child support and if you received TANF
- DFPS verification letter or other DFPS official documentation if applicable
Apply Now!
Sherman ISD is now accepting applications for Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start and Early Head Start for the 2025-26 school year! To apply, families must complete the online registration form(s) and provide proof of eligibility.
Families may complete the online form(s) independently, but required documents must be presented in person. Staff at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center are available to accept proof of eligibility and assist families with the registration process between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on school days.
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
505 E. College St.
Sherman, TX 75090
903-891-6545