Access Early Learning's repository of policies, procedures, and forms here. 6. . Catherine: It must be. Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Systems, Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Elizabeth: So programs should determine if it's appropriate and feasible to serve mixed income groups. Job Title: Family Advocate Position Summary. Elizabeth: And can we talk now about the selection process? and enrollment policies and procedures to ensure it is meeting the needs of eligible pregnant women, children, and children . Elizabeth: And this informs the program's structure, and everything about the program, doesn't it? IMs are targeted communication tools from OHS which provide policy information to Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies. Nicole Holman-Alexander: Hello, hello, and welcome to ERSEA: Moving Beyond Implementation.We are really happy to be here with you all today to really look at some learning outcomes, talk to you about some content, and have an opportunity for you to share with us, as well, around this topic of ERSEA: Moving Beyond . Catherine: Absolutely. For Early Head Start, except when the child is transitioning to Head Start, a Policy Council. Elizabeth: So let's talk about enrollment. HHS has made the first holistic revision and complete reorganization of the Performance Standards since they were originally published in 1975. Attendance Policy (4/22) Child & Family Development Eligibility and Income Guidance (4/22) Early Head Start Application Guidance (7/22) Enrollment Policy & Procedure . endstream An exception to the endobj g. Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, policies and procedures, Head Start philosophy and program operations h. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to lead teams REPORTS TO: Director of Head Start SUPERVISES: Community Outreach & Transportation Supervisor, ERSEA Supervisor, Clerk 1 0 obj Thank you, Catherine. MARC Head Start programs are now hiring for a variety of roles. 1301.2(b) Duties and Responsibilities of Members of the Governing Body, 1301.3 Policy Group Composition and Formation, 1302.10 Early Head Start Procedure for Selection, Enrollment and Eligibility, 1302.10 Head Start Procedures for Selection, Enrollment & Eligibility, 1302.11 Determining Community Strengths, Needs, and Resources, 1302.12(l) Violating Eligibility Determination Regulations, 1302.12(m) Procedure for Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance (ERSEA) training, 1302.31(a); 1302.31(a)(b)(1); 1302.32 Teaching and Learning Environment; Effective Teaching Practices; Curriculum, 1302.31(a)(c)(d) Teaching and Learning Environment, 1302.31(b)(1)(i) Effective Teaching Practices, 1302.31(b)(2), 1302.33(c) and 1302.90(d) Dual Language Learners, 1302.31(e)(1) Promoting Learning through approaches to rest, 1302.31(e)(2) Promoting Learning through approaches to meals, 1302.31(e)(3) Promoting Learning through routines, 1302.31(e)(4) Promoting Learning through approaches to physical development, 1302.33(a)(1)(2)(3)(4) and 1302.61, 1302.63 Early Head Start process for screening any developmental, sensory, and behavioral concerns, 1302.33(a)(1)(2)(3)(4) and 1302.61, 1302.63 Head Start process for screening any developmental, sensory, and behavioral concerns, 1302.33(b)(d) Early Head Start Assessment for Individualization and Prohibitions on the Use of Screening and Assessment Data, 1302.33(b)(d) Head Start Assessment for Individualization and Prohibitions on the Use of Screening and Assessment Data, 1302.34(a)(b)(1)(2)(4)(5) Parent Participation in Classrooms; Parent and Family Engagement in Education and Child Development Services, 1302.34(b)(2)(3)(6)(7) Home Visits/Parent Teacher Conferences: Parent and Family Engagement in Education and Child Development Services, 1302.40(b) Health Services Advisory Committee, 1302.41(a)(b)(1)(2) Collaborate and Communicate with Parents as Partners in the Health and Well-Being of their Children, 1302.42(a)(1)(2)(b)(2) Health Care and Insurance, 1302.42(c)(1)(2)(3) Periodic Observation and Preventative Care Treatment and Follow-up, 1302.42(d)(1)(2)(3) Extended Follow-up Care, 1302.42(e)(1)(2) Use of Head Start funds for Medical and Dental Expenses, 1302.44(a)(viii) Breastfeeding and Formula Prep, 1302.45 Child Mental Health and Social and Emotional Well-Being, 1302.46 Family Support Services for Health Nutrition and Mental Health - The program will collaborate with parents to promote children's health and well-being by providing medical, oral, nutrition, and mental health education support services, 1302.47(b)(5)(i)(ii) Abuse, Neglect and Sleep Safety Practices, 1302.47(b)(5)(iv) Releasing children to an Authorized Adult, 1302.47(b)(6)(i)(ii)(iii) Hygiene, Diapering, Food Prep, and Blood and Body Fluid Exposure, 1302.47(b)(7)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi) Emergencies, Fire, Contagious Disease, Medications and Special Diets, 1302.50-1302.52 Family and Community Engagement Program Services, 1302.51 Parent Activities to Promote Child Learning and Development, 1302.52 Procedures Request for GED Testing, 1302.53 Community Partnerships and Coordination with Others Early Childhood and Education Programs, 1302.53(a)1-2(i-viii)(b)(1)(2(i-iii))(3) Community Partnerships and Coordination with other Early Childhood and Education Programs, 1302.61(b)(c), 1302.63 Early Head Start Documentation Process for Children with Disabilities, 1302.61, 1302.62, 1302.63 Head Start Documentation Process for Children with Disabilities, 1302.70, 1302.61(c)(2)(i) Head Start Procedures for Transitions from Early Head Start, 1302.71, 1302.61(c)(2)(ii) Transitions from Head Start to Kindergarten, 1302.80-1302.82 Services to Enrolled Pregnant Women and Expectant Families in Early Head Start, 1302.90(b)(1)(i)(ii), 648A(g)(3) Background Checks, 1302.91(e)(1), 645A(h) Staff Qualifications - Early Head Start Teachers, 1302.91(e)(2)(3B), 648A(e)(2) Staff Qualifications - Head Start Teachers, 1302.91(e)(3), 648A(a)(B)(ii) Staff Qualifications - Assistant Teachers, 13022.91(e)(7), 648A(c) Staff Qualifications - Family Service Workers, 1302.92 Traning and Professional Development, 1302.92(c)(d) Research-based Coordinated Coaching Strategy for Education Staff, 1302.102(b)(2) Ongoing Assessment of Program Goals, 1303 Subpart C Protections for the Privacy of Child Records (1302.20; 1303.21; 1303.22; 1303.23; 1303.24), CFOC 2.2.03 Screen Time/Digital Media Use, CFOC 3.1.4.3 Use of Pacifiers in the Early Head Start Classrooms. After a program determines it's service area, it needs to assess thecommunity. The research shows that all children benefit, both low income andhigher income children, and their families benefit if income groups are mixed, so this makes it clearthat programs can consider accepting private pay from families who are not Head Start eligible. endobj 230 Court Street Paintsville, Kentucky 41240 Phone: 606-789-1600 Fax: 606-789-5192. 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. Explore research-based strategies for intentional recruitment in Head Start programs and communities. The ERSEA Institute 2022 is focused on five letters that are the backbone of Head Start services, E-R- S-E-A - eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance. endobj . Selection of over-income children is based on need and limited to 45% of a program's funded enrollment (45 CFR 1302.12). 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. 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. 6 0 obj Education Service Center Region 15 is dedicated to excellence in education through leadership, partnership, and service. 3 0 obj Spotlights on Innovative Professional Development Practice, Best Practices in Family and Community Engagement, Tips for Working with Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities, Child Care Health Consultation Webinar Series, Parallel Play: A Podcast for Educators Who Love Toddlers, Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Observation, Learning for New Leaders: Head Start A to Z, Orientation Sessions for Partnerships Teams, Making Strides in Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships, Engaging Community Partners to Strengthen Family Services, Continuity of Care in Child Care Environments, Supporting a Diverse Child Care Workforce, Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Systems. Thank you for the work you do every day for children and families. The Office of Head Start (OHS) also offers direction through Program Instructions (PIs) and Information Memorandums (IMs). Age Eligibility: a. Programs should use community assessment data to establish selection criteria for enrollment. Any Head Start/EHS location Or, you may call 731-364-4825 to have an application mailed, faxed, or emailed to you for your convenience **Submit Complete Applications to (YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY ANY RELEVANT COURSEWORK: Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council Head Start/Early Head Start Program Program Management and Fiscal Operations, Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Systems, Exploring the Head Start Program Performance Standards. 1301.6 Internal Dispute Resolutions Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) 1302.10 Early Head Start Procedure for Selection, Enrollment and Eligibility 1302.10 Head Start Procedures for Selection, Enrollment & Eligibility 1302.11 Determining Community Strengths, Needs, and Resources endobj 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. ERSEA Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) tasks are some of the most important work performed by Head Start programs. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). All governing body, policy council, management, and staff who determine eligibility must be trained on applicable federal regulations and program policies and procedures. Recruitment Flyer: North. Emotional Literacy in Preschool. The Office of Head Start (OHS) also offers direction through Program Instructions (PIs) and Information Memorandums (IMs). Effective starting November 2016. Policy: ERSEA-2 Subject: Age and Eligibility Verification Objective: CCCDC staff will accurately perform age and income eligibility verification. 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. Head Start Act; Head Start Program Performance Standards; . in infant and toddler care settings (birth-3 years). Foundations of ERSEA. 15. Verifying Age - Program staff must verify a child's age according to program policies and procedures. 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. 9 0 obj Eligibility Verification Form 2022-2023. . partnering and engaging families of children with disabilities and suspected delays during the ERSEA process and beyond. Classes with 18-20 children will have no more than 50% of 3-year-old children at the beginning of the program year. Early Childhood Development and Health Services III. . Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Head Start program directors; Head Start staff involved in implementing eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) activities; staff in community organizations with which the Head Start program partners to serve families experiencing adversities; families who are enrolled in Head Start programs; and families who are Catherine: Absolutely, absolutely, making sure that they can get there, as well as making sure thatthey can attend a program, even if they don't have the required paperwork, they can attend for up to90 days, as long as they meet the state licensing requirements for immunizations are met. The following factors influence the identification, selection and enrollment of Early Head Start children and families: 1) Early Head Start enrollment is small at each center 2) few vacancies occur and 3) waiting lists far exceed funded enrollment opportunities. Discover resources to help programs assess the needs of their communities and recruit the children and families most in need. endobj <> According to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, a program must ensure at least 10% of its total funded enrollment is filled by children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). endobj Prefill your email content below, and then select your email client to send the message. 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. Plan and provide training related to enrollment systems, policies and procedures for the department . 16 0 obj While most SNAP recipients have incomes below the federal poverty guidelines, some have incomes that fall between100 and 130% of poverty. 15 0 obj 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^^. %PDF-1.5 . The ERSEA Coordinator assures that our program is fully enrolled . $2500 Hiring Incentive. Responsible for training and supporting the on-boarding on new ERSEA Specialists Selection criteria are regularly reviewed and revised based on updates to the community assessment. ADPY 13.14.001 Mileage Reimbursement/Driver Certification, ADPY 13.14.002 EWS Timecard Entry. This policy relates to Head Start Performance Standards 45 CFR . How does your program's communication system clearly explain to families their application status, necessary enrollment documents, enrollment appointments, and waiting list status? x Om As the ERSEA Associate, the selected candidate is responsible for completing eligibility applications accurately for children and families of the Head Start program. Collect data in all areas of ERSEA, Family Services and Health for self-assessment. endobj 1.4 The Grantee analyzes the capacity of the proposed provider(s) for the provision of quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. ERSEA POLICIES & PROCEDURES. the child not to remain in Head Start, such as when there is a change in the child's family . More guidance is available to grantees through their federal program specialist. Staff initiate supports as appropriate. Ref #: 1302.12; HSA 645(a)(2) Policy Council Approval Date: . <> Directives are about procedures associated to policies. endobj This section alsotalks about how programs must prioritize children for enrollment, again going back to the mostvulnerable children first, including homeless children, children in foster care, children with disabilities. Aug 2019 - Apr 20222 years 9 months. endstream endobj 1176 0 obj <>stream 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. 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. Find a Head Start job near you or anywhere in the U.S. Find a Head Start job near you or anywhere in the U.S. Expand each section to view the policies, procedures and forms for that subject area. Really, I mean, I call it the "No Child Lefton a Bus" provision, because it just insures that children aren't unattended. 7 0 obj Correct? PY 2021-2022 SOUTHERN OREGON HEAD START Policies & Procedures: ERSEA PAGE 2 OF 4 Reviewed 09/08/2021 S.F. / Tala Q . endobj Re-Enrollment. 14. View the job description, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. endobj "}>DGJ SQLa#$i th(ZMen,"Etc;VMa\tZh'uV,DY1VxVgbmYgJfZ!SIu\y2edlX6ZiFo_1]FFWUGW{'Il]>4GQEed W0L l{o(HgI:=U~z"(j D! Elizabeth: And that includes supporting attendance of homeless children. NR=9t={d.H{~0XFa]kO(i!c]tIecyg*#T,Mg5 SE-IGiHlJw0Sy+Y*9-bM8@Q=b( OmA,N? Head Start staff can use this resource to bring an equity lens to discussions about ERSEA procedures and best practices. Head Start Policy & Regulations. <> 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). 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. Problem-Solving and Relationship Skills in Preschool. Roseville, MI 48066 586-445-8910. Pyramid Model. Attendance: Maximizing the Full Head Start Experience, Eligibility: Determining Need and Meeting Expectations, Recruitment: Developing Effective Outreach Systems, ERSEA: Needs and Strategies in Uncertain Times Webinar, Extending and Aligning Redetermination Periods, Selection: Prioritizing Families with Responsive Policies and Criteria, Family Income Guidelines: Military Income, Supporting Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness. 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. Documenting Child Attendance. Durango, Colorado, United States. 1.5 The Grantee may ask potential providers to express their interest for providing services in writing. Parent/Child Fees. As part of their responsibility, program leadership should understand how community assessment data informs selection criteria.