Transcript Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties Project Head Start 2007

Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties
Project Head Start
2010 Year End Report
Presented to the Board of Directors and Policy Council
The Dream Lives On…Celebrating 45 Years of Head Start
following the Roadmap to Excellence into the future
Families are the
of Head Start.
A Quick Review of 2010
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Additional Funding for One Time Program Improvements, Quality, and COLA
– we have undertaken many projects (i.e., new school bus, facility improvements, new
equipment) and activities (i.e., tuition assistance) for help meet program goals and objectives
Child Observation Record Over Time - seeing continuous improvement
ChildPlus – new software for child – family – staff- program recordkeeping was launched;
training was and will continue to be provided
Chompers & Cavity Free Kids – a good fit with our Dental Exam Completion
Improvement Plan, with lots of in-kind thanks to funding from the Community Health Foundation
of Central and Western New York for Head Start’s leadership of Cavity Free Kids (classroom
curriculum & training) and two area dental clinics to set up shop at Head Start; a lot of in-kind
Committees – Year in Review & Year Ahead – got a lot accomplished
Early Reading First – a pathway to school readiness, the multi year, multi million dollar
program got off to a great start in year one in Olean
Expansion – received Head Start expansion for 34 slots; denied Early Head Start expansion
Federal Onsite Review – the 2009 findings have been addressed and the matter is
officially closed
National Center of Excellence Early Education – nominated by the Governor, we
applied to HHS but were not chosen
Policy Council By-Laws - they were revised
Table Project - we agreed to participate in this research project focused on managing
our CACFP program
Great minds begin at Head Start.
There Are Always Changes on the Horizon
What is in store for 2011
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Stimulus (ARRA) - funding for expansion goes away; part of the
ARRA COLA already went away reducing paychecks
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Re-Competition – HHS has issued proposed rules for the recompetition of Head Start Grants; far reaching consequences as
HHS is trying to go beyond the Act and Advisory Committee
recommendations so virtually all grants will be re-competed over
time whether a ‘good’ program or not; final rules expected in 2011
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NYS QualityStarsNY (QSNY) – still under development, this
rating scale for day care centers will come to life soon; being
accredited gives us the highest QSNY rating and maybe money
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NAEYC Accreditation – nearing the end of our five year cycle,
we will begin anew with self study, etc.
Families are the
of Head Start.
This Report and Implications of the ‘New’ Head
Start Act - Sec. 644
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Each Head Start agency shall make available to the public a report published at least once in
each fiscal year that discloses the following information from the most recently concluded fiscal
year, except that reporting such information shall not reveal personally identifiable information
about an individual child or parent:
(A) The total amount of public and private funds received and the amount from each source.
(B) An explanation of budgetary expenditures and proposed budget for the fiscal year.
(C) The total number of children and families served, the average monthly enrollment (as a
percentage of funded enrollment), and the percentage of eligible children served.
(D) The results of the most recent review by the Secretary and the financial audit.
(E) The percentage of enrolled children that received medical and dental exams.
(F) Information about parent involvement activities.
(G) The agency's efforts to prepare children for kindergarten.
(H) Any other information required by the Secretary.
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The following pages addresses each of these requirements.
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Total Amount of Public & Private Funds
Received and the Amount from Each Source
FUNDING / REVENUE SOURCE
Head Start (basic)
Head Start - Training
Early Head Start (basic)
Early Head Start - Training
CACFP - Food Program
Non-Federal - Cash (A)
Non-Federal - Donated Goods & Services
One Time Only Head Start Grants
TOTAL
2010
$2,427,694
$28,714
$572,798
$14,320
$167,943
$247,934
$920,043
$636,647
$5,016,093
2009
$2,355,612
$24,041
$555,791
$13,691
$141,211
$295,149
$788,398
$204,451
$4,378,344
2008
$2,355,612
$24,041
$555,791
$13,691
$138,080
$345,919
$770,192
$7,300
$4,210,626
2007
$2,301,829
$24,041
$555,791
$13,691
$127,637
$302,362
$751,183
$53,783
$4,130,317
Head Start & Early Head Start Totals
$3,680,173
$3,153,586
$2,956,435
$2,949,135
(A) NON-FEDERAL - Cash:
Olean Schools
NYS Grants
Perry Schools
Franklinville Schools
Hinsdale Schools
Salamanca Schools
Chompers & Cavity Free Kids
Renodin Foundation
Asthma Foundation
United Way of Cattaraugus County
E-Rate
Fundraisers
Contributions
Bank Interest
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2010
108,080
44,497
15,284
12,329
38,114
3,500
9,281
16,829
20
247,934
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2009
149,920
6,697
42,712
17,285
13,229
38,382
1,000
5,948
9,670
2,531
7,769
6
295,149
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2008
183,651
47,740
41,768
14,634
8,709
37,318
2,000
5,080
106
4,707
205
345,919
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2007
177,765
17,091
41,884
12,794
6,204
33,944
2,000
3,000
3,744
242
2,432
1,262
302,362
Families are the
of Head Start.
An Explanation of Budgetary Expenditures and
Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year
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A detailed explanation of budgetary expenditures is included in our HHS grant application(s)
which are subsequently approved by HHS. Annual independent audits are also provided to HHS
and other oversight agencies as required. Our fiscal year is 1/1/11 to 12/31/11.
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In 2010, the Board of Directors and Policy Council reviewed and approved all Head Start &
Early Head Start grant applications.
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Temporary ARRA (stimulus) funding and One Time Program Improvement Funding is included
in the information for 2010 in prior charts and in the 2011 data below.
COST
CATEGORY
Personnel
Fringe Benefits
Travel
Equipment
Supplies
Contractual
Construction
Other
TOTAL
HEAD START
HEAD
START
TRAINING
$ 1,380,610
$
474,547
$
$
$
24,985
$
26,575
$
$
564,320
$ 2,471,037
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,000
650
27,064
28,714
EARLY
HEAD
START
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
340,721
119,472
1,000
8,600
5,994
107,238
583,025
EARLY HEAD
START
TRAINING
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,000
300
9,276
14,576
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Note: FY 2011 In-Kind requirement is $774,338, up $13,456 from prior year; $346,800
ARRA Expansion funds are slated to go away
1,721,331
594,019
7,000
34,535
32,569
707,898
3,097,352
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Total number of children and families served - 422
 In 2009-10, there were 282 regular Head Start slots and 34 expansion slots which
went into effect 1/1/10. We enrolled a total of 346 children from 327 families. Ten
were over income and 37 had income between 100% and 130% of the federal
poverty line.
 In 2009-10, there were 50 Early Head Start slots. We enrolled 76 children and
seven pregnant women. One was over income and five had income between 100%
and 130% of the federal poverty line.
Average monthly enrollment as percentage of funded
enrollment - nearly 100%
 In 2009-10, the average monthly enrollment for Head Start was 99.6% and for
Early Head Start it was 100%. In one instance did a Head Start slot go unfilled
for just more than 30 days.
Percentage of eligible children served – between 2-12%
 Our current needs assessment showed an increase in the number of potentially
eligible children, largely due to the slumping economy. The percentage of Head
Start eligible children served – even after expansion – is only about 12% and
1.4% for Early Head Start.
Families are the
of Head Start.
The Results of the Most Recent Review by the
Secretary
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Risk Management. We participated in our third annual Risk Management
Meeting with HHS in June of 2010 with a new Program Specialist. There were four
actions required all of which have been satisfactorily addressed: a) 7/12/10 submit
revised program narrative for ARRA Head Start expansion, b) 7/16/10 submit
revised final sf-269, c) 10/1/10 an update on the Dental Exam Completion
Improvement Plan, and d) 10/15/10 monthly reporting of average daily attendance.
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Independent Audit. To extent allowed by law, policy and procedure a copy of the
independent audit report may be obtained by requesting it in writing to Mr. Fred
Simons, Financial Manager at Head Start.
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Satisfied Federal Review Requirements. In June of 2009, HHS conducted an
extensive onsite review as part of its triennial cycle of reviews. The report was
received August 26th . We had 120 days (and no additional funding despite repeated
requests) to correct two areas of non-compliance: 1304.51g for Head Start
concerning recordkeeping systems for child/family data and 645(a)(B)(iii)(ii)(bb)
concerning prioritization for selection especially the 100-130% income level for
both Head Start and Early Head Start. After communications and documentation
was provided, HHS closed the case in a letter dated 3-21-10.
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About Our 2009 Audit
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Unqualified audit opinion for another year.
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The results of the 2009 independent financial audit were reported to the
Board of Directors, shared with Policy Council, and provided to HHS, NYS
Dept. Health (CACFP) and United Way of Cattaraugus County.
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The complexity of the audit increases each passing year, and the cost keeps
going up as a result.
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It was noted that management’s estimate of sick pay accrual is based on
substitute and parent cash stipend expense…and that it is reasonable in
relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. Also, it was noted
that the concentration of revenue (mostly Head Start and Early Head
Start) creates a natural business risk.
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One other matter was suggested and subsequently implemented to
improve the internal controls and operating efficiency of the organization.
◦ Cash Budgeting and Cash Drawdown of Federal Grants. Recommended that management review
these processes to improve internal controls and establish a more effective monitoring system.
Families are the
of Head Start.
The Percentage of Enrolled Children that
Received Medical and Dental Exams
Trending in positive directions
Data 2009-10 (PIR)
# children
# medical home (end of year)
% up to date on schedule of age-appropriate
preventive and primary health (EPSDT)
% up to date on schedule of age-appropriate
preventive and primary oral health care (EPSDT)
# dental home (end of year)
# needing medical treatment
% received medical treatment of those in need
Early Head
Start
76
75
Head
Start
346
346
89%
97%
100%
15
5
97%
328
53
100%
100%
# diagnosed as needing dental treatment
N/A
67
# receiving dental treatment
N/A
57
N/A
19
25.00%
85%
83
23.99%
% receiving dental treatment of those in need
# with disability (IFSP or IEP)
% with disability (# with / # children)
Performance Indicator
Dental Home At Enrollment
Dental Home At End of Enrollment
Received Professional Dental Exam
Diagnosed as Needing Dental Treatment
Of those in need of treatment,
percent that received treatment
2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
63%
62%
80%
77%
71%
82%
94%
95%
71%
81%
94%
97%
23%
31%
24%
21%
68%
84%
84%
85%
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Information about Parent Involvement Activities
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Activities and events have included: Cornell Cooperative Extension trainings on NutritionBudgeting; Parent Orientation; Policy Council Training; Exploring Parenting; Family –
Reading Night activities; First-Aid; Parent Crafts; 1-2-3 Magic; Parent Committee/Center
Meetings; Fatherhood initiatives such as Breakfast of Champions; Health & Dental Care
Institutes, and annual volunteer recognition luncheon.
Head Start had 727 total volunteers in 2009-10 (up from 481 prior year) of whom 471were
current or former HS or EHS parents.
Early Head Start had 131 in 2009-10 (down from 249 prior year) of whom 97were current
or former HS or EHS parents.
Policy Council remains a cornerstone of parent involvement.
The results from the 2009-10 parent end of year evaluations are very positive and included
in the following table.
QUESTION
YES
NO
Were home visits by teachers productive?
95.7%
4.3%
Has your knowledge of child development increased because of Head Start?
96.6%
3.4%
Would you recommend Head Start to your friends?
99.1%
0.9%
Have you seen positive changes in your child because of Head Start?
100.0%
0.0%
Have you gained confidence in working with other wschools and professionals as a result of Head Start?
80.7%
19.3%
Has Head Start had a positive effect on your child's health?
95.6%
4.4%
Has Head Start had a positive effect on your child's dental health?
91.1%
8.9%
Has Head Start staff always taken the time to answer your questions and provided you with the needed information?
96.6%
3.4%
If you use the transportation system, was it a positive experience?
95.4%
4.6%
Families are the
of Head Start.
The Agency's Efforts to Prepare Children for
Kindergarten
These include, but are not limited to:
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revisiting transition improvement projects of years past
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aligning our curriculum with that of UPK program(s)
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providing families with a summer activity kit
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maintaining the of non financial agreements with area school districts as
required by the HS Act now in place with all school districts
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our overall structured approach to child development and individualization
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parent involvement and education
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coordination with kindergarten screenings
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articles in our parent newsletter Head Start Highlights
We will be undertaking an effort to revisit
our coordination with area schools and school readiness
requirements of the Head Start Act throughout 2011.
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Any Other Information Required by the
Secretary
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To the best of our knowledge, there is no other information required.
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From the program perspective, HHS is still settling into its role with Head Start
within this new Presidential administration as well as a new Region II
administrator.
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The Head Start Director was appointed by the Governor to be a member,
representing the NYS Head Start Association, on the NYS Early Care Advisory
Council.
United Way Day of Caring Delevan Center Improvements
Compliments of West Valley Environmental Services
Families are the
of Head Start.
According to the Act…
We Must and We Did Provide Board & Policy
Council Certain Information
Each Head Start agency shall ensure the sharing of accurate and regular information for use by the
governing body and the policy council, about program planning, policies, and Head Start agency
operations, including:
(A) monthly financial statements, including credit card expenditures;
(B) monthly program information summaries;
(C) program enrollment reports, including attendance reports for children whose
care is partially subsidized by another public agency;
(D) monthly reports of meals and snacks provided through programs of the Department of Agriculture;
(E) the financial audit;
(F) the annual self-assessment, including any findings related to such assessment;
(G) the communitywide strategic planning and needs assessment of the Head Start agency, including
any applicable updates;
(H) communication and guidance from the Secretary; and
(I) the program information reports.
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Operations Committee
2010 Self Assessment
Area Reviewed:
Booklet Number
10) Child Development &
Health Services:
Individualization
12) Child Development &
Health Services:
Curriculum &
Assessment
13) Family & Community
Partnerships:
Family Partnership
Building
14) Family & Community
Partnerships:
Parent Involvement
Areas where the program is
working well.
-Classrooms have child directed
activities
-Teachers adapt to individual child
-Parents provide input
(conferences, home visits)
-Staff identify children with special
needs
-Staff confer with itinerant staff to
help implement I.E.P. goals
-Positive, predictable routines
-Ongoing observations and
assessments well documented
-Literacy:
*interactive
*hands on
*rich classroom environment
*Early Reading First in Olean
classrooms
-Staff has a Family Partnership
Agreement (FPA) with each family
as evidenced in family goal forms
in child files and parent surveys
-Staff encourages parent
involvement as evidenced in
attendance at center functions
(HCI, Exploring Parenting, Literacy
events, volunteering in classroom,
etc.)
-Participation seems to be better
at centers when child care is made
available for siblings during these
parent activities
Areas where the program needs improvement.
Additional areas of
concern.
Need:
-Time to plan individual goals
How?
-Implement use of other center staff to give teacher
weekly planning time (use Warsaw Center as model)
Need:
-COR training for new employees
-better use of bus time to expand and foster classroom
curriculum
How?
-Individual training with assistant education coordinator,
mentor training w/ colleague
-Teaching team share ideas, classroom activities with bus
staff, implement appropriate simplified curriculum
Need:
-A more family friendly FPA
-Explore ways to engage parents in the FPA process
How?
-Simplify the FPA to better meet families’ needs
-FSAs and FDSs will attend a workshop on FPAs
Need:
-To encourage parent involvement, particularly reaching
out to fathers
How?
-Olean Head Start and EHS will partner together in
conducting parent trainings, parent meetings, and
Exploring Parenting. EHS will
provide childcare for siblings
in order to attract more parent
participation. (Warsaw Center
as model)
-Activities specifically designed for father involvement
-Transportation
constraints sometimes
makes it difficult for a
full six hour classroom
session in Olean
classrooms
Families are the
of Head Start.
Operations Committee
2010 Self Assessment continued
Area Reviewed:
Booklet Number
Areas where the program is working well.
Areas where the program needs improvement.
Additional areas of concern.
15) Family & Community
Partnerships:
Community & Child Care
Partnerships
-Staff make many referrals to community
agencies and we receive referrals from
agencies
-Staff provide resource information to families
in response to their requests on the Parent
Education & Information survey, Family
Partnership Agreement and ongoing needs
Need:
-Ongoing networking and sharing of information among staff in order
to have information readily available for families
How?
-A shared file that staff may readily access and share information on
resources and topics in order to quickly respond to and better meet
the needs of our families
-Continued and ongoing
communication with
itinerant service workers is
essential to assist in their
understanding of Head Start
regulations & center
rules
16) Program Design:
Eligibility, Recruitment,
Selection, Enrollment,
Attendance
(ERSEA)
-Enrollment of children with disabilities is
consistently over the required 10%
-Full enrollment is consistently reported to OHS
Need:
-Strengthen monitoring & tracking systems & revise our ERSEA policies
to reflect changes in Head Start regulations
-Monthly attendance report as requested by the Office of Head Start
How?
- Child Plus provides uniform and accurate data entry to better
monitor and track ERSEA
-PIR tracking forms revisions allow for more accurate checks and
balances with regard to reporting
-FSAs will consistently follow up on reasons for children’s absences
-Transportation is always an
issue in regard to attendance
18) Using Child Outcomes
in Program SelfAssessment
-Many tools used program wide to assess child
outcomes
Need:
-Use outcomes to plan program-wide curriculum goals
How?
-Evaluate outcomes to identify needs and strengths in any areas;
enhance our program needs and share strengths through teacher idea
exchanges, trainings, materials and resources
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Health Services Advisory Committee
2010 Self Assessment
Area
Reviewed:
Booklet
Number
8)
Prevention
and Early
Intervention
Areas where the
program is working well.
Areas where the program needs
improvement.
Additional areas of concern.
-Audio and Vision
screenings completed by
our Nurses and the
Lions’ See program. As
result of Lions’
screenings, 13 HS
children received
glasses.
Need:
-Improve # of EHS 2 ½ yr. growth
assessments
-HS growth assessments need to be
done 3 times during program year.
st
Can’t take 1 reading from last year's
final measurement or from old physical
exam.
How?
-EHS Nurse, HS nurse and other staff
will monitor, using ChildPlus, growth
assessments and ensure they are done
in a timely manner.
Need:
Continue improving rate of EHS lead
screens @ 2 yrs.
How?
EHS Nurse and other staff will educate
and advocate medical personnel and
parents -stressing the importance of
lead screening. ChildPlus will be used to
monitor progress.
9) Tracking &
Follow up
-Continue
implementation of entry
in ChildPlus for tracking.
Need:
-Prompt screening retests (Denver)
-Collaborative partners do not
complete 90 day screenings & do not
provide HS w/ results of screenings that
are done.
How?
- The Education Coordinator and the
Coordinator of Health, Disabilities, and
Nutrition Services has provided training
and information to our partners and,
using ChildPlus, will monitor progress in
the 2010-2011 school year to ensure
compliance (90 days is on/about 12/1).
11)
Disabilities’
Services
-Seamless services to
nearly 30% of the Head
Start children
-Strong partnerships
with school districts
Strong partnerships with
Early Intervention.
Need:
-Prompt screening retests
How?
-HS staff will check status of initial
screening in ChildPlus. Will notify
screening partners of need for retest.
Need:
-Staff at all levels need to gain
familiarity w/ ChildPlus entry for HS &
EHS to achieve accurate PIR's.
-Entries in ChildPlus must be entered in
a consistent manner.
-Management team needs to become
more familiar w/ the range of Child Plus
reports.
How?
Management team members have
been and will continue to be provided
with specific ChildPlus training. On a
regular basis, specific reports and
overall progress will be a topic of
conversation at management team
meetings.
Need:
-In Olean, it is a challenge to integrate
itinerate services within the Early
Reading First (ERF) schedule.
How?
ERF and HS have joint trainings on a
regular basis. HS uses these
opportunities to provide reminders
about HS regulations. There are 2 ERF
coaches & their support staff at Elm St.
site which makes it easier to integrate
services.
Families are the
of Head Start.
Health Services Advisory Committee
2010 Self Assessment continued
Area
Reviewed:
Booklet
Number
19) Mental
Health
Areas where the program is
working well.
-Timely screening and
referral for atypical
behavior.
- Consultants and Counselor
available on regular
schedule.
-Parent signature area
added to behavior form
Areas where the program needs
improvement.
Need:
-To increase counselor services to HS/EHS
families.
How?
-No current HS funding available, however,
counselor, consultants, and staff will strive
to complete referrals to outside agencies in
a timely manner.
Additional areas of concern.
Need:
-Classrooms need to implement “1-2-3
Magic” program consistently.
-To increase parent participation at MH
trainings.
How?
Management staff, consultants, & counselor
will continue to offer support to teams for
consistent implementation of 1-2-3 Magic.
Sites have books & DVDs for reference.
Will base trainings on results of parent
interest surveys. Will also combine w/ EHS
parent trainings/socializations as
appropriate. Will also provide training
materials and 1:1 training for parents at their
request. Consultants offer flexible availability
to meet parent training needs on 1:1 basis.
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Great minds begin at Head Start.
Administrative Committee
2010 Self Assessment
Area Reviewed:
Booklet Number
1) Management
Systems:
Program
Governance
Areas where the
program is working well.
Parent InvolvementCommunication- Open
Door Policy.
Intense child focus.
Committees work well.
Admin schedule before
PC works well.
2) Management
Systems:
Planning
3) Management
Systems:
Communication
Family Goals.
Input on lesson plans.
5) Management
Systems:
Ongoing
Monitoring
All of our sites are NAEYC
accredited-Being
accredited is indicative
to a high quality
program.
Areas where the program needs
improvement.
Additional areas of concern.
Need:
- Plan some committee meetings at
various centers in 2011 that are “back to
back” with Policy Council.
How?
Utilize monthly center “Parent Meetings”
to extend committees’ reach: updates
and input.
The 2011 calendar for the Board, Policy
Council, and committees is under
development and will plan accordingly.
The August 2010 Policy Council meeting
was re-located to the administrative
office from the usual Delevan Center due
to the United Way Day of Caring.
Reports/minutes from
committee monthly
highlights, teachers
share right away any
issues/ bus drivers share.
How?
Expand use of the shared file folder on
our network to include such reports.
Include a story on ‘governance’ in ‘Head
Start Highlights’ our agency wide parent
newsletter and the contents of the
shared file in our employee newsletter.
Need:
Attendance/enrollment
monitoring-already being
addressed w/Child Plusimprovements being made
already –and to continue. How?
Submit monthly attendance
reports to HHS as required from
the Risk Management Meeting of
June 2010 for the 2010-2011
school year.
Families are the
of Head Start.
Administrative Committee
2010 Self Assessment continued
Area Reviewed:
Booklet Number
7) Management
Systems: Fiscal
Management
Areas where the
program is working well.
The financial
management area is
working well –
communication between
Financial Manager and
Management Team has
improved. Policy Council
and Board Of Directors
are kept informed.
Areas where the program needs
improvement.
New PIR software (ChildPlus), and
upgrading computers as funds
become available. Accounts
payables – begin paying as
needed and not bi-weekly as to
avoid late charges.
17)Transportation
Services Checklist
Transportation itself is a
strength helping parents
and children get to the
centers.
New Buses.
Additional areas of concern.
Need:
Financial department staff is nearing
retirement age. Begin the succession
planning to facilitate a smooth transition.
How?
Conversations have been ongoing
between the Director and Financial
Manager. Barring unforeseen events,
the financial department staff will
develop a transition plan 6 months prior
to their retirement thereby allowing an
orderly transition. Our independent
auditor will be made aware of this
situation and concern; their input and
advice may be sought at an appropriate
time.
Need:
-New vehicles, maintain current vehicles.
How?
We will continue to maintain all of our
vehicles up to standards and this costly.
We will continue to pursue one time
program improvement funding with the
goal of making the acquisition of a new
school bus an annual event. It should be
noted that one new bus is on order,
using Program Improvement Funds
obtained since this self assessment. Our
2011 budget plans for leasing (another)
school bus starting on/about September
2011.
Our Early Head Start vehicles are, en
mass, nearing the end of their useful life
since they were all essentially purchased
at the inception of Early Head Start ten
(10) years ago.
Great minds begin at Head Start.
Other Factors to Consider

Continue to diversify and expand sources of revenue; seek funding for
programmatic activities

Continue to manage the impact of Salamanca Church closing on Salamanca
Center; effectively we are on constant one year notice

Continue Dental Improvement Plan, increasing number of Head Start and Early
Head Start children who complete dental exams and, if needed, receive follow up
care

Continue to increase number of Early Head Start children who complete lead
screenings

Ensure that all self assessment goals are addressed

Manage Head Start expansion, the additional ARRA –stimulus reporting
requirements; plan for closing expansion

Fully implement new software, ChildPlus, for children and families records


Early Reading First has been transformational and successful thus far
With regard to technology and school busses, there is an ongoing need to
update, maintain, repair, and replace equipment. This is costly.
Families are the
of Head Start.
Child Observation Record Over Time
Continuous Improvement 2001-2010

In 2009-10, the rate of gain in two of the six domains increased from the prior year.. The rate of gain in
four domains declined slightly. They may have reached their maximum.
School Year
Key
Experiences
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10

Percentage of gain
Initiative
17.40%
13.90%
19.40%
27.40%
26.90%
28.90%
33.00%
40.06%
38.46%
Music and
Creative
Social and
Language
Movem ent Representation Em otional Relations and Literacy Logic and Math
14.10%
16.50%
16.50%
19.00%
16.20%
14.80%
7.20%
12.50%
10.10%
12.80%
26.90%
16.70%
21.40%
19.40%
19.30%
31.60%
22.70%
29.40%
24.60%
25.40%
32.90%
26.40%
27.70%
26.60%
35.80%
51.20%
39.10%
38.70%
44.30%
51.00%
38.20%
43.10%
41.10%
43.70%
53.40%
47.04%
56.00%
50.42%
47.77%
51.90%
43.78%
50.48%
47.46%
52.40%
53.21%
We again analyzed the 2009-10 COR data by two major groupings: 12 classrooms using the High Scope
Curriculum and 4 classrooms using Scott Foresman curriculum. The differences in outcomes that was
evident in 2008-09 (Scott Foresman underperformed in the areas of creative representation, music and
movement, and language and literacy,) no longer exist. In fact, that Scott Foresman has outperformed
High Scope.
Key Experiences
AVG SF
AVG HIGH SCOPE
Initiative
4.19
3.67
Social Relations
4.34
3.61
Creative Representation
4.29
3.58
Music & Movement
4.39
3.65
Language & Literacy
4.27
3.38
Logic & Math
4.15
3.35
Average
4.27
3.54
RATE OF GAIN
60.74%
43.74%
Great minds begin at Head Start.
Student Achievement
Gains Are Made, May be Leveling Off
Initiative
50.00%
Music and Movement
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Social and Emotional
Relations
Creative Representation
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Families are the
of Head Start.
Student Achievement
Gains Are Made, May be Leveling Off
Language and Literacy
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Olean Mayor David Carucci reads to children.
Logic and Math
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
New Crowley Park Playground
thanks to HeadStartBobyStart funding and
Salamanca Youth Bureau and City of Salamanca
Great minds begin at Head Start.
Fifth Annual Health & Dental Care Institute…teaching 75 parents and caregivers
what to do when your child gets sick and what to do for health teeth