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TRI-VALLEY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC.
2012
Annual Report
Tri-Valley Head Start Programs
Head Start & Early Head Start
May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start & Early Head Start
April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012
OPERATING DATES FOR THE PROGRAMS
INCLUDE:
Table of Contents
A Message from the Director Page 1
About Us… Page 2
A Closer Look at our Funding… Page 3-4
Governing Board & Policy Council Page 5
Federal Monitoring/Parent Aware Page 6
Service Description & Curriculum Page 7
Locations & Services Page 8
Children Served Page 9
Child Outcomes & School Readiness Goals Page 10-11
Family Information Page 11
Education & Early Childhood/Nutritional services Page 12
Disability Services/Voice for Children Advocacy Day Page 13
Family Partnerships/Community Partnerships Page 14
Health Services/Mental Health Services Page 15
Staff Qualifications Page 16
New Site Opens in Winnebago/Title 1 Services Page 17
CLASS Scores Page 18
Blood Lead Screening Makes an Impact Page 19
A Message from the Director . . .
Dear Friends of Head Start:
The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Head Start pro-
grams is fully committed to provide the highest quality services to over 1,300 children and families. It is with
that in mind that we present to you our accomplish-ments for the program year ending in 2011.
As we reflect and analyze our accomplishments, we use
the outcomes to build and raise our expectations for teaching practices and family engagement outcomes
and opportunities. We challenge ourselves to create the highest quality early learning environments that stimu-
late children’s learning and development. We continue to build staff capacity by strategically analyzing the pro-
fessional development of staff and developing initiatives
to ensure that every child leaving our classrooms expe-riences long-term success in the elementary schools and beyond.
We embrace the collaboration of our greater community, school districts and the pri-
vate sector to do our work in a more inclusive and transparent way. We want to thank the Head Start parents, staff, volunteers, Policy Council, Board of Directors,
and community partners for their contributions, knowledge and expertise that have helped shape our vision, mission and values.
Laurie Coleman
Director - Head Start,
Child, & Family Programs
Page 1
About Us . . .
Page 2
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. exists to improve the quality of life for people and
communities. The Mission of the Head Start Programs is to create and facilitate
excellence in the life experiences of young children.
The Head Start Programs at Tri-Valley provide comprehensive child development ser-
vices to children and families, with special emphasis on promoting children’s readiness
in the areas of language, cognitive development, early reading, science and mathe-
matics, social skills, and physical development. Parents are also a focus they are en-
couraged to become advocates for their children and within their community.
Tri-Valley operates both a Head Start and Early Head Start Program, as well as a
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Early Head Start Program.
HEAD START (FEDERAL REGION V PROGRAM):
Head Start Highlights:
♦ 252 children and their families.
♦ Ages 3-5 years.
♦ Operates during the school year.
♦ Services in W. Marshall, W. Polk and Norman Counties in Minnesota.
Early Head Start Highlights:
♦ 129 children and their families 111 Federal funded, 18 State funded).
♦ Ages birth to three years and pregnant women.
♦ Year round services.
♦ Services in W. Polk, Norman and Steele Counties in Minnesota.
MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START (FEDERAL REGION XII PROGRAM):
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Highlights:
♦ 969 children and their families (841 Federal, 120 MN State, 5 ND State, 3 United Way)
♦ Ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
♦ During agricultural work season.
♦ Sites throughout MN and ND.
♦ Specifically for Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers.
A Closer Look At Our Funding . . .
Page 3
Anticipated Revenue Sources
Source Head Start Early Head
Start
Migrant & Seasonal Head
Start
Migrant & Seasonal Early
Head Start Total
Federal Opera�ng Funds $1,455,062 $936,000 $6,300,937 $1,419,958 $10,111,957
Federal Training & Tech-
nical Assistance Funds $22,769 $46,800 $145,422 $70,998 $285,989
MN State Migrant Head
Start ——— ——— $854,702 ——— $854,702
MN State Head Start ——— $233,289 ——— ——— $233,289
MN State Child Care Allocated
——— ——— $178,612 ——— $178,612
ND Dept. of Public In-
struc�on ——— ——— $45,933 ——— $45,933
MN Title 1 Health ——— ——— $50,825 ——— $50,825
MN Title 1 Iden�fica�on
& Recruitment ——— ——— $18,789 ——— $18,789
Norman County West
Public Schools $14,000 ——— ——— ——— $14,000
Child Care Reimburse-
ment/Income—EGF $18,000 ——— ——— ——— $18,000
Child Care Reimburse-
ment/Income—WAC $14,000 ——— ——— ——— $14,000
Other $2,000 ——— $31,054 ——— $33,054
TOTAL REVENUE $1,525,831 $1,216,089 $7,626,274 $1,490,956 $11,859,150
Non Federal Share
(In-Kind) $369,458 $245,700 $1,137,593 $129,648 $1,882,399
���� We are happy to report that our 2011 audit did not iden�fy any deficiency that was considered a material weakness.
Actual Expenditures
Page 4
Proposed Budget—2012
Head Start Early Head Start
Migrant & Seasonal
Head Start
Personnel $861,180 $719,575 $4,949,854
Fringe Benefits $342,896 $253,291 $1,581,936
Travel $5,628 $5,628 $76,299
Equipment $0 $0 $0
Supplies $77,711 $86,683 $422,695
Contractual $24,121 $12,165 $676,371
Construction $0 $0 $0
Other $279,546 $183,571 $1,678,359
Total $1,591,082 $1,260,913 $9,385,514
50%
14%
1% 0%
7% 7%
0%
20%
Governing Board & Policy Council
Page 5
Head Start Programs are required to establish and maintain a formal structure of shared governance through which parents can participate in policy making or in other decisions about the program. In order to accomplish this, Tri-Valley Head Start Pro-grams host two different opportunities.
1) Parent Committee Meetings—These meetings occur once a month at each cen-ter level. All parents/guardians of enrolled children are invited to attend. These meetings give parents an opportunity to have a voice in local center decisions.
2) Policy Council Meetings—These meetings occur at the Administrative Office lev-el. Parents are elected from the local Parent Committees. There are two separate Policy Council’s—one representing Head Start and Early Head Start and one repre-senting Migrant and Seasonal Head Start. The purposes of the Policy Councils are to:
♦ Represent the families, staff and community of each center in the exchange of ideas about the program;
♦ Make policy decisions affecting the program in concurrence with the Head Start Director and the Board of Directors for Tri-Valley; and,
♦ Promote the participation of parents in decisions about the program.
Tri-Valley also has a Governing Board which holds the legal and fiscal responsibility for administering the Head Start Programs. An ad hoc member from each Policy Council serves on the Governing Board and vice versa, in order to ensure communica-tion amongst the groups.
Head Start Policy Council Members for 2011/12: Andraeh Szczech (President) Laura Desrosier (Vice President) Tricia Bushey Tammy Lee (Secretary) Robert Weber (Ad Hoc to the Board) Aisha Woods Gina Gomez Robert Benda John Hartin Nancy Lindquist April Lindquist Heidi Hawkins Sharon Lundstrom Shannon Watt Amber Black Holly Ruud Shelley Krueger Tammie Kier Dusty Lynne Cusack Kate Coleman Nicole Burr Linda Neuerburg (Ad Hoc from the Board
Migrant and Seasonal Policy Council Members for 2011/12: Olga Ynfante Adam Alcozer Maria Mireles Pedro Mireles Sarita Rodriguez Herlinda Rodriguez Celia Flores Adelina Palomino Laura Ceballos Nancy Noyola Blanca Cruz Gladys Martinez Dulce Gonzalez Anna Velez Cynthia Davila Nohemi Gonzalez Carmina Garcia Mora Alfredo Alfaro Johanna Barrientos Diana Escamilla Maria de los Angeles Ceballos Victor Ceballos Meliza Turrubiartes Pablo Gutierrez Vanessa Lara Jamie Hennen (Ad Hoc from the Board
Federal Monitoring
Page 6
Monitoring of grants is a requirement for all agencies that receive Head Start funding. Monitoring is conducted to ensure that the standards of the Department of Health and Human Services are followed and to identify potential problems and areas where technical assistance might be necessary.
Our Federal Triennial Reviews the past few years have listed numerous strengths and minimal areas of noncompliance. The strengths identified during the recent reviews include: Fiscal Controls and Reports, Governing Board and Policy Council Involve-ment, Dedicated and Highly Qualified Health Advisory Committee Members, Commu-nity Partnership Involvement, Pregnant Mom Home Visits, “I CAN Help My Child Be Healthy” Initiative, “Cribs for Kids” Initiative, and Recruitment Efforts.
Head Start/Early Head Start most recent review: July, 2011
The program was found to be in 100% compliance.
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start most recent review: October, 2010
One non-compliance item was identified under ongoing monitoring/self assess-ment. A Corrective Action Plan was submitted and accepted, and a follow up re-view was conducted in July, 2011, where the program was found to be in 100% compliance.
There is now a “designation renewal” process that all Head Start Programs must par-ticipate in if issues of health and safety are reported. Tri-Valley self-reported an inci-dent in each program and therefore was put on this list. The program now has to compete for the dollars to operate the program. Re-competition grants were submit-ted in July, 2012. We await further notification.
It is important to note that all Head Start Programs are currently in 100% compli-ance.
Parent Aware Tri-Valley Head Start programs have been judged to meet the highest standard of FOUR STARS for the Minnesota Par-
ent Aware Quality Rating and Improvement System. The star ratings measure the best practices which are most predictive of school readiness. The ratings particu-
larly focus on teaching and relationships, assessment of child progress, teacher train-ing and education, and physical health and well-being. The tool rates participating
early childhood programs on a one-to-four star scale. A four-star rating indicates that the program is achieving most to all of the best practices for preparing children for
school. The Parent Aware’s star ratings help parents find the high quality early
childhood programs that will nurture their children and prepare them for school and life.
Service Description & Curriculum
Page 7
HEAD START SERVICES (Services began in 1965):
Tri-Valley’s Head Start Program offers comprehensive child development programming for
children three through five years of age and their families. Services are developed collabora-
tively among staff, parents, and community partners in order to meet our mission and in a
way that accommodates the participant's culture. The Creative Curriculum, a research-
based system that offers early childhood educators a comprehensive collection of resources to
help them build high-quality programs, is used to guide educational services.
The Head Start program has a long tradition of delivering comprehensive and high quality
services designed to foster healthy development in low-income children. TVOC Head Start
programs provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early child-
hood development; medical, dental, and mental health; nutrition; and parent involvement. In
addition, the entire range of Head Start services is responsive and appropriate to each child
and family's developmental, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic heritage and experience.
EARLY HEAD START SERVICES - (Services began January 11, 2010):
Tri-Valley’s Early Head Start Program is a comprehensive child development program that
serve two generations with intensive services that begin before the child is born and concen-
trate on enhancing the child’s development and supporting the family during the critical first
three years of the child’s life. Pregnant mothers enrolled receive comprehensive services that
promote the healthy development of their babies. Teachers work with mothers to ensure pre
– and post-natal health care with a primary physician and dental health care.
The Creative Curriculum and Partners for a Health Baby Curriculum are used to share
information on family issues of prenatal health, baby’s development, self-esteem and self-
sufficiency, pregnancy concerns, career, and preparations for baby’s arrival.
MIGRANT & SEASONAL HEAD START SERVICES - (Services began 1970):
In addition to the information listed above under Head Start Services, Tri-Valley’s Migrant and
Seasonal Head Start Services offer programming for children birth through five years of age
and their families, as well as pregnant women. Services are provided collaboratively and in-
clude the same comprehensive and high quality services as listed above. In order to be eligi-
ble for the program, families must make a move to seek agricultural work. The main sources
of work for Migrant families in our area are potatoes, sugar beets, soy beans, sweet corn,
peas, green beans, grains, and vegetable processing. Again, the Creative Curriculum is
used to guide educational services.
In addition to Head Start services, Tri-Valley currently holds the contract for Title 1 Migrant
Identification and Recruitment for Minnesota, Summer Food Service for Minnesota, and an-
swers the phone for the National Migrant Hotline in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Locations & Services
Page 8
Breckenridge Brooten
810 Beede Avenue 250 2nd Avenue
Breckenridge, MN 56520 Brooten, MN 56316
218-641-4036 320-346-4255
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Crookston Family Service Center Elysian Area Learning Center
1407 Erskine Street 101 5th Street NW
Crookston, MN 56716 Elysian, MN 56028
218-281-1343 507-267-4373
Head Start & Early Head Start Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Glencoe Family Service Center East Grand Forks Family Service Center 1828 Knight Avenue North
1825 Central Avenue NW Glencoe, MN 55336
East Grand Forks, MN 56721 320-864-6635
218-773-8452 Hutchinson Location
Head Start & Early Head Start 900 Lynn Road
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Hutchinson, MN 55350
218-281-0566
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Grafton Family Service Center North Metro
1301 McHugh Avenue 9375 Fenning Avenue
Grafton, ND 58237 Monticello, MN 55362
701-352-0238 763-272-2964
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Owatonna Sleepy Eye
565 NE 20th Street 500 4th Avenue SW
Owatonna, MN 55060 Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
507-455-2203 218-281-0566
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
South Central Area Learning Center South Eastern Area Learning Site
100 1st Avenue NE 2830 18th Avenue NW
Winnebago, MN 56098 Rochester, MN 558901
800-569-1379 507-252-9226
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
West Adventure Center W. Central Family Service Center
320 Main Street East 100 Main Street
Hendrum, MN 56550 Danube, MN 56230
218-861-6738 866-677-3654
Head Start & Early Head Start Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Children Served
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Site Head Start Early Head
Start
Migrant & Seasonal Head
Start
Breckenridge - - 34
Brooten - - 26
Crookston 116 47 -
East Grand Forks 97 36 31
Elysian - - 132
Glencoe - - 80
Grafton - - 104
Montevideo - - 43
Norman County 39 13 28
North Metro - - 111
Owatonna - 33 54
SE Area Learning Center - - 116
Sleepy Eye - - 87
West Central Family Service
Center - - 123
TOTAL 252 129 969
Child Outcomes & School Readiness Goals
Page 10
The Tri-Valley Head Start Programs vision, as it relates to child outcomes and school readi-ness, is three fold: 1) All children are ready for school; 2) Families are ready to support their children’s learning; and, 3) Schools are ready for children. Tri-Valley Head Start Programs has established outcomes for children served. The outcomes are firm commitments that all staff hold and are the overarching themes of where we would like to see the children be when they leave Head Start. The outcomes identified are:
• Children and families will establish habits for lifelong
healthy living.
• Children will develop a healthy concept of personal identi-
ty to provide for lifelong development and learning.
• Children will engage in social interactions and learning
experiences that will provide for success in school.
• Children will become skilled communicators which will in-
crease social competence.
• Children will acquire the ability to question, analyze, and
understand the world around them.
• Early childhood environments and staff and parent inter-
actions support children’s social and academic develop-ment.
Tri-Valley Head Start Programs has also identified School Readiness Goals which support the attainment of the outcomes listed above. These goals vary by age group and require staff and parents to work together to support the children. A Sample of Early Head Start & Head Start School Readiness Goals (2011/12):
Infants & Toddlers will indicate needs and wants; participate as adult tends to needs...92% Infants & Toddlers will use senses to explore the immediate environment...98% Preschoolers will demonstrate confidence in meeting own needs...81% Preschoolers will use creativity and imagina-tion during play and routine tasks...91%
Preschoolers will recognize 10 letters, especially those in their own name...60% Preschoolers will identify numerals to 10 by name and connect each to counted objects...40%
School Readiness Continued...
Page 11
A Sample of Migrant & Seasonal Head Start School Readiness Goals (2012):
Please Note: Data taken before all centers and services ended— we expect percent-
ages to rise by the end of program services.
Meet Expectations for:
Demonstrating gross motor skills… 90% preschoolers, 95% Infants/Toddlers
Using writing and drawing tools… 97% preschoolers, 96% Infants/Toddlers
Managing feelings… 89% preschoolers, 95% Infants/Toddlers
Interacting with peers… 94% preschoolers, 98% Infants/Toddlers
Following directions… 91% preschoolers, 93% Infants/Toddlers
Writing their name… 83% preschoolers, 96% Infants/Toddlers
Solving problems… 77% preschoolers, 90% Infants/Toddlers
Head Start Early Head
Start
Migrant &
Seasonal
Head Start
TOTAL
# of Families
Enrolled. 225 98 689 1,012
# of children
from 1-Parent
Families.
123 58 207 388
# of Families who have experienced homelessness during the past year.
10 6 78 94
# of Families who partici-pated in par-ent education.
225 98 689 1,012
Family Information
Education & Early Childhood
Page 12
Tri-Valley Head Start’s commitment to education and early childhood development
provides for learning environments that are safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable, and
secure. We believe this helps children gain the awareness, skills, and confidence nec-
essary to succeed in their present environment, and to deal with later responsibilities
in school and life. Each child is treated as an individual in an inclusive community
that values, respects, and responds to diversity. The varied experiences provided by
the program support the continuum of children’s growth and development, which in-
cludes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child.
Nutritional Services Promoting the nutritional well-being of children is another vital component of the Head Start Program. Our goal in this area is to help ensure children are getting the nutritional services they need and that programs are working with parents to ensure they are developing positive attitudes toward their child and family’s nutrition.
Head Start Early Head Start
Migrant & Seasonal
Head Start
# of Brigance Screen-
ings conducted for
developmental, sen-
sory, and behavioral
concerns.
183 99 794
Disability Services
Page 13
Our goal in this area is to ensure the needs of children with disabilities and their fami-
lies are supported and effectively included in the full range of program activities.
Voices for Children Advocacy Day
Tri-Valley Head Start programs had the opportunity to participate in the tenth annual
Voices for Children Advocacy Day at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday, April 24,
2012. Voices for Children Advocacy Day gives parents and educators across the state
of Minnesota a chance to share their support and advocate for the importance of early
childhood education for Minnesota’s youngest citizens. Ten parents and several staff
members from Tri-Valley Head Start
Programs participated in a rally and
met with the legislators who repre-
sent districts across the state includ-
ing senators from Hutchinson,
Owatonna and Crookston. Parents
shared with senators how Tri-Valley
Head Start has made a difference for
their children and families, and their
passionate support of the program.
Thanks to all the parents who partic-
ipated and made their voice heard
for their children and our program.
Head Start Early Head Start
Migrant & Seasonal
Head Start
# of children enrolled who
have an Individualized Edu-33 0 30
# of children who have an
Individualized Family Service 0 12 20
Family Partnerships
Page 14
Head Start offers parents opportunities and support for growth so that they can iden-
tify their own strengths, needs and interests, and find their own solutions. The objec-
tive of Family Partnerships is to support parents as they identify and meet their own
goals, nurture the development of their children in the context of their family and cul-
ture, and advocate for communities that are supportive of children and families of all
cultures. The building of trusting, collaborative relationships between parents and
staff allows them to share with and to learn from one another.
Community Partnerships Head Start serves families within the context of the community and recognizes that
many other agencies and groups work with the same families. The objective of Com-
munity Partnerships is to ensure that we collaborate with partners in our communities
in order to provide the highest level of services to children and families, to foster the
development of a continuum of family centered services, and to advocate for a com-
munity that shares responsibility for the healthy development of children and families.
Head Start
Early Head
Start
Migrant & Sea-
sonal Head Start
# of families where at least
one parent is employed. 168 65 651
# of families receiving cash
benefits under the Federal
Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF) Pro-
51 38 81
# of families receiving ser-
vices under WIC. 156 73 481
# of families where at least
one parent is in job training 17 12 47
Health Services
Page 15
Tri-Valley Head Start’s commitment to wellness embraces a comprehensive vision of
health for children, families, and staff. The objective of Child Health and Develop-
mental Services is to ensure that, through collaboration among families, staff, and
health professionals, all child health and developmental concerns are identified, and
children and families are linked to an ongoing source of continuous, accessible care to
meet their basic health needs.
Mental Health Services Head Start embraces a vision of mental wellness that includes a collaborative relation-
ship among children, families, staff, mental health professionals, and the community.
Head Start’s goal in this area is to enhance awareness and understanding of mental
wellness and the contribution that mental health information and services can make
to the wellness of all children and families.
Head Start
Early Head
Start
Migrant & Sea-
sonal Head Start
# of children with an ongo-
ing source of continuous, ac-
cessible health care.
254 100 946
# of children who have been
determined by a health care
professional to be up-to-date
on all immunizations appro-
254 100 945
# of children with continu-
ous, accessible dental care 254 100 946
Staff Qualifications
Page 16
Preschool Teacher Staff Qualifications:
Infant and Toddler Classroom Teacher Staff Qualifications:
Carol Amundson Acquires Child Development Associate!
The Child Development Associate (CDA) is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education and is a
key stepping stone on the path of career advancement. Becoming a CDA is a big commitment, and one that creates confident practitioners with command of today’s best practices for teaching young children.
Several Tri-Valley staff enroll in this program annually. This year, we are highlighting Carol Amundson for her accom-plishment. Carol has this to say about the process…
“I appreciate everyone that supported me and encouraged me through these testing
times. I would also like to thank everyone for the opportunity to better myself and I will continue to learn about the job so that I can be the best teacher I can be.
Dreams do come True, Angels are Real.
When I was told about the CDA Program, I thought I could never do that. I don't have
a computer and I don't even know how to use one. My Center Manager, Lindsay and
fellow staff member, Liz encouraged me to take on this adventure and told me they would be there to help me through the process and support me in any way they could.
And they did just that. I was given a computer to use, they helped me and encouraged me every single day with words like "You can do it" and now I have the certificate to
prove that I could. I am so very thankful to Lindsay, Liz and all the cheerleaders at our center. There was so much support from everyone. I am a 71 year old grandmother
who never thought this was possible. Thank you CDA program...this feels so good!”
100% have an AA Degree or higher. Head Start Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
An Advanced Degree 1 0
A Baccalaureate Degree 10 21
An Associate Degree 3 0
A Child Development Associate (CDA), etc. 0 0
100% have a CDA Degree or higher. Early
Head Start
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
An Advanced Degree 0 0
A Baccalaureate Degree 9 69
An Associate Degree 2 21
A Child Development Associate (CDA), etc. 2 14
New Site Opens in Winnebago
Page 17
On June 25, 2012 a new Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Center was opened in Win-
nebago, MN. It is called the “South Central Area Learning Center” and is located in a
quiet, friendly neighborhood where the children are exploring new things every day.
The center serves up to 33 children at a time. We would like to thank St. Mary’s
Catholic Church for hosting our center. It has been a great experience and we look
forward to continuing our partnership for years to come.
Minnesota Title 1 Services Tri-Valley receives a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education to identify
and recruit all migrant students in Minnesota who are eligible under Title I Part C of
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This past year we have identified
2,839 children, ages 3-21 who qualify for the Migrant Education Program (MEP). Tri-
Valley trains recruiters throughout the state who work to identify families and em-
ploys three Regional Recruiters, as well as a Data Coordinator, to ensure accurate re-
porting. Tri-Valley also works with the summer Migrant Education Programs by
providing health screenings. We provided 446 physical exams and 475 dental screen-
ings/exams to children who participated in the MEP programs.
CLASS Scores
Page 18
Tri-Valley Head Start Programs uses the Classroom Assessment Scoring System
(CLASS) as an observational instrument which measures and assesses the quality of
what is happening in our preschool classrooms. CLASS is a valid and reliable re-
search-based observational instrument that assesses classroom quality, including the
assessment of multiple dimensions of teacher-child interactions that are linked to pos-
itive child outcomes and later achievement. The assessment is split into three parts:
(1) Emotional Support; (2) Classroom Organization; and, (3) Instructional Support.
Each of our classrooms are assessed annually. The chart below shows our average
score for all preschool classrooms as well as our program and national goal.
Our Infant and Toddler Classrooms are assessed using the “The Pyramid Infant
Toddler Observation Scale” (TPITOS). Again, our classroom scores and goals are pro-
vided in the chart below. Please Note: Our Early Head Start classrooms will be as-
sessed in the fall of 2012.
3.53 3.543 31
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
General Environment & Interactions Quality of Routine
TPITOS SCORES
MSHS (2012)
Goal
Blood Lead Screening Makes an Impact
Page 19
Aiden Hernandez was a happy
baby with big brown eyes that could melt your heart. Aiden
was the youngest of four boys whose family migrated each
year to a small town in west central Minnesota for agricul-
tural work. His dad worked in the fields and his mom worked
at the local Migrant Head Start Center where Aiden attended.
In this small town, housing was always a concern. Apart-
ments and rental properties were hard to come by and
most of the houses that were for sale were more than what the Hernandez family
could afford. Aiden’s family felt very blessed when they heard about a man who had purchased a home in this small town over the internet and had never even seen it,
but was looking to sell it. The home was right in their price range and they entered into a contract-for-deed.
As part of the comprehensive early childhood services that Head Start provides to
qualifying families, Aiden received a physical examination and blood lead test. Aid-en’s parents were surprised and a little frightened when Aiden’s blood lead level came
back elevated. They were not sure where this had come from, but they contacted the county service center and had someone come out and check their new home. The re-
sults were devastating for them. The house was filled with lead. Because their home was older, lead paint had been used. They found that there was lead in the floor,
walls, window frames and that their home would basically need to be gutted and re-done to get rid of the lead. They were unsure what to do and had no money to repair
the home. After a few weeks of phone calls and checking, the Head Start Program
and Extension Services worker were able to find a grant to help the family have their home redone to get rid of the lead.
Meanwhile, the Migrant Head Start program continued monitoring Aiden’s blood lead
level every couple of weeks. Slowly but surely, Aiden’s blood lead level decreased a little each time they checked. It took about 4 months until his blood no longer had a
dangerous level of lead in it.
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Average Monthly Enrollment & Percent of Children Served:
Average Monthly Attendance:
Head Start Early Head Start Migrant and Seasonal
Head Start
May 2011 256 / 100% 114 / 58% NA
June 2011 Closed 114 / 58% 586 / 96%
July 2011 Closed 119 / 53% 795 / 95%
August 2011 Closed 119 / 53% 927 / 99%
September 216 / 94% 120 / 54% 999 / 99.5%
October 2011 225 / 95% 92 / 47% 939 / 96.5%
November 2011 234 / 94% 101 / 50% 953 / 95%
December 2011 240 / 95% 102 / 52% 977 / 94%
January 2012 242 / 91% 110 / 54% 81 / 90%
February 2012 247 / 83% 116 / 54% 83 / 95%
March 2012 250 / 94% 125 / 55% 90 / 93%
April 2012 253 / 94% 130 / 56% 66 / 92%
May 2012 NA NA 69 / 92%
Head Start Early Head
Start
Migrant and Seasonal
Head Start
Percentage 85.4% 85.8% 77.5%
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