Education & Inclusion
The regular group gathering where children engage in various interactive activities, discussions, and songs to promote social skills, language development, and a sense of community.
What is circle time?
This five-letter acronym represents the process that involves determining program eligibility, recruiting families, selecting enrolled children, and managing attendance and enrollment.
What is ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance)?
This common household item, often made of plastic, serves as a protective barrier to prevent accidental shocks from exposed electrical sockets.
What are outlet covers?
"May the Force be with you" is a famous quote from which iconic movie franchise?
What is "Star Wars"?
The inspiring commitment philosophy encourages individuals to say, "I will never say, “That’s not my job.” When I see something that needs to be done, I will assign myself and do it. I will make a commitment to carry out my job responsibilities and assignments with consistency, dependability, and respect".
What is "Own It"?
The screening instrument that focuses on social-emotional skills and behavior.
What is ASQ:SE2?
This is a significant date within the ERSEA process and refers to the Start of the Program Year.
What is September 1st?
A delightful way to encourage social skills and cooperation during lunchtime is by having children share large dishes and pass food to one another.
What is family style meals?
This 1994 Disney film features a young lion prince and his journey to reclaim his kingdom from his treacherous uncle.
What is "The Lion King"?
This basketball legend won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls and is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Who is Michael Jordan?
The Head Start data management system that allows you to input attendance, case notes, screenings, and etc..
What is CARES? Children Analytics Reporting and Evaluation System
The common minimum attendance requirement for enrolled children to maintain their eligibility, ensuring they actively participate in the program's educational and developmental activities.
What is 85% requirement?
This vital healthcare practice helps protect children from preventable diseases.
What is vaccinations/immunizations?
This Marvel Superhero is a genius inventor and the armored hero with the iconic red and gold suit.
Who is Iron Man?
This groundbreaking scientist and physicist formulated the theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of time, space, and gravity.
Who is Albert Einstein?
The name of the widely-used assessment tool in education which focuses on evaluating classroom interactions and instructional quality to improve student outcomes.
What is CLASS? Classroom Assessment Scoring System
This is a key factor considered to determine the eligibility of a family for Head Start services, which includes the number of individuals living together as a single unit, being taken care of financially.
What is family size?
The inspiring philosophy that encourages an individual to "take every opportunity to show that I truly care. I commit to serving children and families, my co-workers and my community. I will think, care, and act in a respectful manner to uplift and support others".
What is Care for Real?
This beloved TV sitcom, which originally aired from 1994 to 2004, revolves around six friends living in New York City and their hilarious and heartwarming misadventures.
What is "Friends?"
In 1956, after a fortuitous encounter while waiting for a slow elevator, which pair of Chicago businessmen came together to establish Chicago Youth Centers (CYC)?
Who is Elliott Donnelley and Sidney Epstein?
The educational approach emphasizes tailoring instruction and learning experiences to meet the unique needs and interests of each student, promoting personalized learning and maximizing their potential for academic success.
What is individualization?
This term refers to the total number of people living together in one dwelling, encompassing both adults and children.
What is family household size?
This visual guide divides the plate into sections for different food groups.
What is "MyPlate"?
This critically acclaimed TV series, based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy novels, captivated audiences worldwide with its intricate plot, complex characters, and epic battles for control of the Seven Kingdoms.
What is "Game of Thrones"?
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?