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Families, staff, and community members guide the development of selection policies andprocedures that prioritize equity. Documenting Child Attendance. This policy complies with Head Start Performance Standard 45 CFR Section 1302.13. The position carries out duties for all of St. Anne's Early Head Start and Head Start contracts and program options, as well as the state contract. Catherine: It really does, it all starts with community-wide strategic planning and needs assessment,which is in the first section. Elizabeth: And that includes supporting attendance of homeless children. Program Management and Design NR=9t={d.H{~0XFa]kO(i!c]tIecyg*#T,Mg5 SE-IGiHlJw0Sy+Y*9-bM8@Q=b( OmA,N? Analyze, plan and implement enrollment systems. Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development, Dual Language Learners Program Assessment, Journeys of Hope and Courage - Video Series, Five Questions for Child Development Experts, Understanding the ELOF: Stories from Experts, Individualized Education Program (IEP) Basics. ;|Fo)
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. Early Childhood Development and Health Services III. Ongoing monitoring and self-assessment are used to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. This ERSEA Specialist position earns a competitive wage of $18.25/hour. Prefill your email content below, and then select your email client to send the message. Problem-Solving and Relationship Skills in Preschool. Employee Center File Checklist (10/22) PAT File Review. 15 0 obj
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Catherine: Correct. 2023-2024 ERSEA Document Slides. Staff initiate supports as appropriate. 3. Foundations of ERSEA. Elizabeth: This clarifies a 10 percent total funded enrollment is for Head Start and Early Head Startprogram grantee. Grant Application; Policy & Regulations. Policies and Procedures - MARC Head Start 2022-23 Program Year Policies and Procedures All policies and procedures are organized by subject area. 2023-2024 ERSEA Updates. Does your program planning and service system design prioritize younger children where Head Start-eligible children can enroll in high-quality, publicly funded pre-K for a full school day and children from diverse economic backgrounds? and enrollment policies and procedures to ensure it is meeting the needs of eligible pregnant women, children, and children . Thank you, Catherine. The ERSEA Coordinator assures that our program is fully enrolled . Theystill, as always, need to serve their Head Start funded enrollment, but there are some really great A process is in place for testing the validity of the selection criteria to make sure priority is given to the children most in need of services. Explore materials and tools to help programs market their services, and develop and implement selection criteria. Eligibility: Determining Need and Meeting Expectations, Recruitment: Developing Effective Outreach Systems, Selection: Prioritizing Families with Responsive Policies and Criteria, Enrollment: Creating Systems for Filling Every Seat, Attendance: Maximizing the Full Head Start Experience, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). stream
Does the waiting list prioritize children according to the selection criteria? Find a Head Start job near you or anywhere in the U.S. ERSEA Insights Selection: Prioritizing Families with Responsive Policies and Criteria Programs must identify and enroll children and families who are most in need of Head Start services. Federal Administrative Procedures. x
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Expand each section to view the policies, procedures and forms for that subject area. Head Start Family Advocate . Policy Council 2017-18; Assigning Newborn to Expectant Mother's Slot Procedure : ERSEA Applications Continuity of Care Head Start Guidance, Procedures Program Policy and Procedures01/23/2018: Reviewing documents to make sure they are current and will upload again. Job Title: Family Advocate Position Summary. Durango, Colorado, United States. This policy relates to Head Start Performance Standards 45 CFR . . The Office of Head Start (OHS) also offers direction through Program Instructions (PIs) and Information Memorandums (IMs). endobj
Another provision I think is really important to note here, is that -- a focus on insuring that every childis safe, so if a program knows -- attendance patterns, and a child is not in attendance withoutexplanation, the program really needs to check and find out where that child is. endobj
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Recruitment Flyer: North. agency policy and procedures. Children with disabilities who have been evaluated and deemed eligible for IDEA services but are not receiving services count toward the 10% requirement. All governing body, policy council, management, and staff who determine eligibility must be trained on applicable federal regulations and program policies and procedures. Programs should use community assessment data to establish selection criteria for enrollment. <>
This position must ensure they are completing applications following the Head Start Program Performance Standards and agency policies and procedures for ERSEA. A ranked waiting list is actively maintained and used to fill openings in a timely fashion. Roseville, MI 48066 586-445-8910. Find a Head Start job near you or anywhere in the U.S. Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Systems, Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Revised 09/08/2021 PFCE No Call/No Show For each day a child is absent from center classes with a no call/no show: within the first hour: of the start of class, the guardian of all children who are not checked in and with no absence reason recorded in Playground, will receive an . <>
ERSEA. Correct? Listen as Catherine Hildum and Elizabeth Borda Rivera present an overview of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA). Program Management and Fiscal Operations, Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Systems, Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Policies, Procedures & Forms ASQs by Age ASQ-3, ASQ-SE screening tools and activity suggestions by age Child Health Forms for health, nutrition, hearing and vision screens, allergies, immunizations, medication and more Child Mental Health Behavior and mental health assessments Classroom Safety & Equipment Child Attendance. Policies & Procedures Policy Council Record Review School Readiness Staff Recognition Program Forms Big Sandy Area Community Action ProgramsHead Start Forms Adobe Acrobat Reader software is needed to access the forms on this page. endobj
An exception to the Consistent attendance is defined as present or participating for 85% of expected hours, or more. Programs must identify and enroll children and families who are most in need of Head Start services. endobj
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Updated December 2014, Head Start of Lane County The ERSEA Coordinator will work collaboratively with Family Engagement /Health Leadership and Family Advocates to assure the execution of high quality ERSEA systems and policies that are in full compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies and procedures. How does your program's communication system clearly explain to families their application status, necessary enrollment documents, enrollment appointments, and waiting list status? the child not to remain in Head Start, such as when there is a change in the child's family . Recruitment Flyer: South. Collect data in all areas of ERSEA, Family Services and Health for self-assessment. 16. hM
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The ERSEA Specialist certifies eligibility and assures it concurs with client and data system information. The Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 authorizes the Head Start program to promote the school readiness of low-income infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Elizabeth: And this informs the program's structure, and everything about the program, doesn't it? Head Start Performance Standards Head Start Act Who Should Take This Course? How does your program's selection criteria make sure those most in need of services are prioritized? <>
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Elizabeth: he final section is on fees, and I think there's a new provision in this section. Our policies and procedures ensure that the view held by North Texas Parent and Child Development, Inc. translates into outcomes that are compatible with Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act of 2007, and Texas Minimum Standards. The ERSEA Associate is responsible for completing eligibility applications accurately for children and families of the Head Start program. Head Start staff help families in identifying barriers to consistent attendance. Office of Head Start (OHS) Latest from OHS Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs January 6, 2023 Encouraging IDEA Collaboration Between State Agencies, Local Agencies, and Head Start Programs October 7, 2022 HHS Acts to Support Increased Compensation for Early Childhood Educators September 14, 2022 View More News Catherine: There is. It's catchy, but more importantly, it gets to the heart of the matter,which is safety first. Lowndes County Board of Education Head Start Policies and Procedures 4. The program uses its understanding of the community to develop criteria, accounting for evidence-based risk factors. 15. Page #: 1 of 5. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. endobj
ERSEA and Family Manager. partnering and engaging families of children with disabilities and suspected delays during the ERSEA process and beyond. Elizabeth: So programs should determine if it's appropriate and feasible to serve mixed income groups. endstream
Head Start Act; Head Start Program Performance Standards; . Five years is a long time, and we know that communities can change, soprograms are required to review every year the elements of their community needs assessment. So speaking of that, the next section is really important as well,it's a brand new section on suspension and expulsion, and it codifies a long-standing practice, thatHead Start programs don't expel children. Play Promotes Early Development: Its Time For Play! You may download the software for free, if you do not already have it. Training on program performance standards So, within an hour ofthe program's start, if a child is not there, and they haven't heard from the parent, they need to makeefforts to reach the family, to ensure sure that child's safe. Age Requirements - For Early Head Start, except when the child is transitioning to Head Start, a child must be an infant or a toddler younger than three years old. <>
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Community Partner Letters & Interest Forms. on Head Start and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership eligibility, Head Start Program Performance Standards and ERSEA policies and procedures that include at minimum the following: Annual training for Head Start Administrator, Directors, other management staff, and any staff who determine Head Start eligibility to include: Head Start Act; Head Start Program Performance Standards; Fiscal Regulations; Program Instructions . <>
Staff. Age eligibility requirements: a. Participate in on-going training sessions and meetings to keep abreast of current OHS program policies. Actually this section is where -- I'd like to talk a little bit about focus on potentiallyserving mixed income groups. * Take part in the development of policies and procedures, when necessary . We have made these documents available onlineas our partner agencies, affiliates, and other Head Start organizations may find them useful. 221 B St, Springfield, OR 97477, Administration by Department (Operation/Transportation/Etc. endstream
Catherine: Absolutely. Required procedure for completion of 45-day screening requirements, Services to Pregnant Women, Post-Partum Visit, Mandatory Prior Approval for Withdrawal of Services for Persistently Aggressive Behavior, Pregnant Women-Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screening, Consent for Mental Health Consultation Services, Delegate Monitoring and Corrective Action, Mandatory Utilization of ChildPlus Database, Updating Teaching Staff Rosters in ChildPlus, Data Collection and Entry for Health Information and Head Start Requirements, Early Head Start Continuity of Care and Head Start Multi-Age Grouping, Change of Enrollment; Transfer of Participant, Parent Reimbursement for Special Meetings, Governing Body Dispute Resolution and Impasse, Composition, Election and Transition of Parent Committee, Structure, Roles and Responsibilities of the Governing Board and Advisory Committee, Family Service Staff Professional Development, Family and Community Engagement Monitoring Report, Criminal Background Check Requirements for Employees, Consultants, and Contractors, Qualification Requirements for Center-based Teaching Staff, Requirements for Center-Based Teaching Staff Below Minimum Qualifications, Qualification Requirements for Family Service Workers, Requirements for Family Service Workers Below Minimum Qualifications, Safe Sleep Environments (Pictorial Guidance), Development of Safe Sleep Environment Policy, Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect Involving Program Staff, Tiers 1 and 2 Purchase Requisition Process, 600 Broadway, Suite 200Kansas City, MO 64105816-474-4240, A program of the Mid-America Regional Council. stream
Emotional Literacy in Preschool. Enrollment. Safe Environment * Ensure facilities, materials, and equipment are safe . Really to ensure thatprograms know the patterns, and know what their children need. Verifying Age - Program staff must verify a child's age according to program policies and procedures. They discuss the requirements related to child and family eligibility, as well as program requirements for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of eligible families. Expand each section to view the policies, procedures and forms for that subject area. Age Eligibility: a. Maintaining Online Pre-Application Guidance (2/22) Program Drop File Procedure (7/22) Recruitment Policy & Procedure (6/20) Proudly powered by . Texas System of Education Service Centers, McKinney-Vento - Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, Deaf Education/Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD), High Quality Instructional Material (formerly Texas Home Learning), Non-Educational Community-Based Support Funds. Please use the navigation menu at the left to view the policy pages. x\n8}=+U"{.w:>;v9Ko)Y"%EA'*bN,su;lpX>~]?o]=|[_}Z>oa->_zws}}y 3%i_?DOBI"1T8Wal|mSt>/l{,}dnBv+@OGX~ZD~>r7W^^. * Ensure compliance with Y Head Start Policies and Procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, OCC, Licensing and MSDE in all areas of responsibility. Search an archive of the former Head Start Program Performance Standards, and a collection of withdrawn IMs and PIs. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 20 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>>
ERSEA governs how programs determine eligibility, enroll children, and track attendance. Criteria should prioritize children based on relevant family or child risk factors, including family income, homelessness, foster care, age, and eligibility for special education or early intervention services. Health Mental Health and Disabilities Monitoring Record Keeping and Reporting Education ERSEA Child Plus Governance That section has now been aligned with the five year grant cycle. Head Start/Early Head Start Logo. Policy & Regulations Listen Current as of: June 23, 2022 The Head Start Program Performance Standards The Head Start Program Performance Standards ( HSPPS) define standards and minimum requirements for all Head Start services. 4 0 obj
Head Start Policy & Regulations. Required Education and Experience: * High school diploma required. Family and Community Partnerships IV. These episodes focus on supporting Positive Behavior Support with preschool children and their families. Head Start Showcase: ERSEA Download the video [MP4, 66MB] Download the transcript View the transcript Listen as Catherine Hildum and Elizabeth Borda Rivera present an overview of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA). HS and EHS Area Managers will report on a monthly basis center visits, home visits, training and compliance of classrooms and socialization sites to the . Program Management and Fiscal Operations, Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Systems, Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards. This is where the program begins. '
PIs address specific requirements that Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies must implement in their programs. Per HB 462, resources and services provided by Region 15 ESC are solely aligned with, and designed to support, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) adopted by the State Board of Education. POLICIES & PROCEDURES > Resources > > > STAFF DIRECTORIES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY School Readiness . Catherine: Absolutely. 2023-2024 ERSEA Presentation Slides. The criteria also include a scoring mechanism for over-income applicants. Right. Parent/Child Fees. Meet regularly with ERSEA/Family Services Manager, ERSEA/Family Service Specialist(s), and content manager(s) to plan together effectively. And there's still long-standing requirement that families can't be chargedfor Head Start services within the Head Start day, but there is possibility to accept fees for familieswho are not Head Start eligible, and not part of that Head Start enrollment. The Office of Head Start (OHS) also offers direction through Program Instructions (PIs) and Information Memorandums (IMs). endstream
This section has new provision, some new provisions, one of which allowsprograms to reserve slots, for these vulnerable populations that I've mentioned, children who arehomeless, children in foster care, and actually also pregnant women. When working with families, use the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Poverty Guidelines to determine income eligibility for participation in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. 20 0 obj
Building Relationships with Preschool Children. Catherine: and Attendance. Catherine: Yeah, so it's a really good, as we've discussed earlier, there are a lot of provisions here,especially in ERSEA, that remove barriers for the attendance and enrollment of homeless children. The City of San Antonio Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership programs provide specialized quality education and comprehensive social services to eligible children and their families. <>
It was approved by Policy Council September 9, 1997. PY 2021-2022 SOUTHERN OREGON HEAD START Policies & Procedures: ERSEA PAGE 2 OF 4 Reviewed 09/08/2021 S.F. All documents are updated when available. H
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ESSENTIAL . This resource outlines strategies and guiding questions to help programs build and maintain responsive ERSEA systems. Find a Head Start job near you or anywhere in the U.S. ERSEA governs how programs determine eligibility, enroll children, and track attendance. ERSEA managers, teachers, home visitors, family service workers, health and management staff will gain knowledge to improve ERSEA systems. H\0X8(&]EhpIjhd8yYP
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Elizabeth: Catherine, I love that. Policies & Procedures - Head Start of Lane County Policies & Procedures Index to Policies & Procedures We have made these documents available online as our partner agencies, affiliates, and other Head Start organizations may find them useful. Much of this section is grounded inrequirements in the Head Start Act as well as research on best practices, innovations that we've heardfrom the field, including Head Start grantees, and requirements include, from the Act, includeremoving barriers to serving children who are homeless. FLSA Status: Non Exempt. ERSEA POLICIES & PROCEDURES. 1.6 The Policy Council, working in partnership with key Management and the governing body, reviews . 5. 6 0 obj
So next we go into recruitment, and this section, itreally includes efforts the programs must make to actively recruit the most vulnerable populations, including children who are homeless, children in foster care, and children with disabilities. Catherine: Thank you, I appreciate talking to you. Title: Head Start/Early Head Start Family Advocate Department: Head Start. :d9P*@TfR!BR,BYA&QAvRDYQ#B_cjYRAaobyfVaW%h7E"T(,`Sb IMs are targeted communication tools from OHS which provide policy information to Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies. In the next section, attendance, that has a new focus, actually, it's really onimplementing strategies to promote regular attendance for each child. ), ADMIN: Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities, ADMIN: Full Day / Year Program Agency Subsidy Pay, ADMIN: Full Day / Year Program Parent Pay, ADMIN: Internal Dispute Resolution between Board of Directors and Policy Council, ADMIN: Monthly CACFP Reimbursement Claims, ADMIN: Policy Council Amendment and Suspension of Rules, ADMIN: Policy Council Concern and Feedback, ADMIN: Policy Council Emergency/Special Meetings, ADMIN: Policy Council Group Meeting Skills and Training, ERSEA: Appropriate Release of Children from Head Start, ERSEA: Child Assignment to Classroom, Teacher, ERSEA: Communicating Information to Head Start Parents with Sensory Impairments, HR: Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics, HR: Code of Conduct for Virtual Classrooms: Teachers/Parent/Guardian/Visitors, HR: Code of Conduct: Parent/Guardian/Visitors, HR: COVID-19 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave, HR: COVID-19 Return to Work Policy for Office Spaces, HR: COVID-19 Special Alternative Work Arrangement for HSOLC Staff with High-Risk to Coronavirus/COVID-19, HR: COVID-19 Virtual Office Operations Protocols and Guidelines for Employees During Head Start of Lane County Remote Work Period, HR: Staff Evaluation and Professional Training Plans/Head Start and Early Head Start, HR: Staff Recruitment, Retention and Separation, OPERATIONS: Mandatory Site/Location Posting, Operations: Video Surveillance and Monitoring, TRANSPORT: School Bus Accident Procedure for Transportation Manager, TRANSPORT: Transportation Accident and Incident Reporting, Child Guidance and Addressing Challenging Behavior, Family Style Food Preparation and Handling, Employee Health Requirements Communicable Disease Prevention, Mental Health Support for Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Developmentally Appropriate Materials, Equipment, Activites, Early Childhood CARES Referral and Evaluation Procedure, Early Childhood CARES Service Break Times, Home Visit Parent / Teacher Conference (classroom based model), Implementation and Documentation of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), Initial Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) Meeting, Interagency Agreement with Early Childhood CARES, Supporting Social and Emotional Development, Technology and Interactive Media in the Classroom, Communicating with Parents/Caregivers Whose Primary Language is other than English, COVID-19 CACFP Virtual Desk Audit Site Monitoring Review, COVID-19: Accepting Food Deliveries to Classrooms, Dental Triage Prevention Interventions and Follow Up, Exposure Control Plan/Bloodborn Pathogens, Food Service Employee Hygiene Practices (Dress Code), Head Start Payment for Child Medical and Dental Services, Nutrition Food Served at Head Start Events, Regulating Heaters at Whiteaker Head Start Center, Mental Health Consultation and Education Printer-friendly version.