Transcript Paducah Head Start/Preschool

Paducah Head
Start/Preschool
Self-Assessment
The Foundation for Building
Program Excellence
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At least once each program year,
with the consultation and
participation of policy groups and as
appropriate, other community
members, grantee must conduct a
Self-Assessment of their
effectiveness and progress in
meeting program goals and
objectives and in implementing
Federal regulations.
Head Start Performance Standards
1304.5.
Core Objectives of Head
Start
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Enhance children’s growth and
development
Strengthen families as the primary
nurtures of their children
Provide children with education, health,
and nutritional services
Link children and families to needed
community services
Ensure well-managed programs that
involve parents in decision-making
The Four Stages of SelfAssessment
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Stage 1 - Preparing the Self-Assessment
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Stage 2 - Collecting and Synthesizing the
Information
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Stage 3 - Interpreting the Information
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Step 4 - Strengthening the Program
Management Systems
Governance
 Communication
 On-going monitoring
 Fiscal management
 Planning
 Record-keeping and reporting
 Human Resources
 ERSEA
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ERSEA
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Eligibility
Recruitment
Selection
Enrollment
Attendance
Service Areas to be
Reviewed
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Child Development, Mental Health,
Disabilities
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Individualization
Curriculum
Child outcomes
Prevention/early intervention
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Health/Nutrition
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Tracking and follow-up
Meal observation
Family Partnerships
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FPA development and follow-up
Community partnerships
Child care partnership
Parent Involvement
Other Areas ….
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Facilities
Materials
Transportation
Self -Assessment Benefits:
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Obtaining objective, reliable
information about services and
systems
Promoting shared understanding and
appreciation of Head Start goals,
and Performance Standards, among
governing body, community partners
Integrating multiple sources of data
Benefits….continued
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Conducting a thorough analysis of
program data
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Creating effective Program
Improvement Plans
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Designing meaningful training and
technical assistance plans
Self Assessment Must Be:
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Comprehensive
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Systematic
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Analytical
Summary
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Head Start Self-Assessment is:
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Customized
Comprehensive
Reveals both strengths and
weaknesses
Process, not an event
Involves pre-planning and preparations
Used for program planning/goal setting
Self-Assessment is not just a
requirement, but also a
management tool!