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HEAD START PROGRAM GOVERNANCE 101Presented by Zoe Brown - 3D Training – 10/30/10
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Learning Objectives
Recall Head Start facts
• Who’s Who • Historical principles
• Values & Benefits
• Program regulations
Examine changes in Program
Governance • Appendix A• The Head Start Act
• 2011OHS Monitoring Protocol
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Social Competence
Parent Involvement
Comprehensive Services
Historical Principles
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Empowerment
Learning
Quality
Diversity
Wellness
Nurturing
Collaboration
Inclusion
Advocacy
Continuity
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Educational
Early reading and writing norms
Less grade repetition
Higher graduation rates
Benefits of Head Start
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Economic
• $9 savings for $1 spent
• Decrease Medicaid costs $198/Family
Benefits of Head Start
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Health
• Increase health and dental services
• Improved behavior
• Reduced mortality rates of 5 – 9 year olds
Benefits of Head Start
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Define the objectives and characteristics of a quality Head Start Program
Articulate a vision of service delivery for young children and families
Present minimum requirements which agencies must implement to operate a Head Start Program
Provide a regulatory structure for the monitoring and enforcement of quality
Head Start Performance Standards
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Head Start Federal Regulations
1301 – Grants Administration 1302 – Selection, Funding, Re-funding 1303 – Appeals 1304 – Program Operations
Subpart A – General Subpart B – Early Childhood Development and Health
Services Subpart C – Family and Community Partnerships Subpart D – Program Design and Management Subpart E – Implementation and Enforcement
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Head Start Federal Regulations
1305 – Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance
1306 – Staffing and Program Options 1307 – Reserved 1308 – Children with Disabilities 1309 – Facilities 1310 – Transportation 1311 – Head Start Fellows
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Information Memorandum (IM) Communicates a variety of matters including program tools,
models, and techniques for program development
October 27, 2010 - Qualifications for Early Head Start Infant and Toddler Center-based staff
Program Instruction (PI) Provides procedures and methods for implementing program
policies; adds details to program regulations or policy guide requirements, and conveys guidance information for actions Head Start Programs are expected or required to take
October 26, 2010 - Application Procedures for Locally Designed or Specialized Delivery Models
Other Federal Regulations
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Oversight of quality services for Head Start children and families
Making decisions related to program design and implementation
Governing
Body
Policy
Council
Head Start Program Governance
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Key Definitions of Appendix A
A. General Responsibility. The group with legal and fiscal responsibility that guides and oversees the carrying out of the functions described through the individual or group given operating responsibility.
B. Operating Responsibility. The individual or group that is directly responsible for carrying out or performing the functions consistent with the general audience and oversight from the group holding general responsibility.
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Key Definitions of Appendix A
C. Must Approve or Disapprove. The group that must be involved in the decision-making process prior to the point of seeking approval. If it does not approve, a proposal cannot be adopted, or the proposed action taking, until agreement is reached between the disagreeing groups.
D. Determined locally. Functions as determined by the local governing body and in accordance with all Head Start regulations.
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The Head Start Act
On December 12, 2007, President Bush signed Public Law 110-134 "Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007" reauthorizing the Head Start program. This law contains significant revisions to the previous Head Start Act and authorizes Head Start through September 30, 2012.
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Reflection Time
1. What changes will Lorain have to make in their practices to fulfill the different requirements under reauthorization?
2. What questions/concerns do you have about your role/responsibilities under reauthorization?