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
Complete both forms linked below to apply for Head Start.
2026-27 Registration
Registration for early childhood programs for the 2026-27 school year is underway now! To begin, families must first complete the online registration form(s). All families must complete Sherman ISD registration. Families applying for Head Start or Early Head Start must also complete the Region 10 application. Once online registration is completed, families must provide proof of eligibility in-person.