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HEAD START PROGRAM GOVERNANCE 101 Presented by Zoe Brown - 3D Training – 10/30/10

Head Start Program Governance Training 101

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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?