Health Services
Nutrition Services
Family & Community Partnerships
Education and Early Childhood Development
ERSEA
100
How does the program assist parents in making sure their child has a health care provider and dentist?
- application - HNA - Community Resource List - Community Partners (Keogh) - follow up on current health for child (monthly contact) - Parent meetings, trainings, handouts
100
For the snacks provided during socialization, hwo do you addommodate children's nutritional needs, including food allergies, medically based needs, or other special ditary needs?
HNA Weekly Home Visits Food Accommodations Menus
100
How do you identify who should be included in the family partnership process?
parents, guardians, foster parents, grandparents... we know who lives in the family home - application we visit the home at least twice prior to FPA visit we schedule the appointment around the family's schedule we ask the parent
100
How are children with disabilities integrated into the socializations? How are they and their parent encouraged to participate in activities?
IFSP goals AzEIP referrals Collaboration with disability service providers Developmentally appropriate TSG PIPE Special equipment, if needed
100
Is there a signed statement in the child's file indicating that the child is eligible to participate in the program that is signed by the appropriate Head Start employee?
Eligibility Verification Form Application Computerized Reviewed by Managers
200
How does our program plan and clearly articulate a systematic process for implementation of the required health services?
Application Health Flow Sheet Monthly Parent Contact
200
How do you promote oral hygiene during home visits?
Toothbrushing, gum wiping, parent handouts, parent meetings, tooth brushing at playgroups
200
How do you track and assess families' progress in meeting their goals? How do you know when families have met their goals?
Weekly home visits Parent meetings - trainings Contact Log documentation Follow up on FPA Referrals - following up
200
Describe how the program provides linguistically and culturally appropriate practices (learning experiences...). How do these practices support the comprehensive development of children who are dual-language learners?
Translators (verbal, written) Parents as volunteers Cultural awareness trainings Multi-cultural materials in playgroups, lending libraries... FSS's speak the language or receive support
200
Describe the recruitment process.
December - recruitment plans developed by District teams. January-February - Policy Council and the Board of Directors add to and vote on the recruitment plans. ERSEA guidelines established - include recruitment plans. March - annual ERSEA training. March - recruitment and applications begin. Flyers, signs, advertisements, giveaways, parents help... Describe some of the places we go to recruit and some of the methods we use to recruit.
300
When, where and how do we ask for parent permission prior to the administration of any health procedures?
Signature page on application Health Consent Forms Health Screening Notices Health Screening Results Authorization for Release of Information
300
How do you work with parents to plan and implement nutrition activities for home visits and group socializations?
Weekly home visit planning. FPA goals. Nutrition experiences. Trainings received at All Staff and other. Home Visit Summaries. Menus for playgroups.
300
How are meetings and interactions respectful of families' diversity and cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including those of families who might be unable to read or speak English? Can you shar materials or plans that show how the porgram implements this requirement?
Interest line call - information is collected Application information Database Selection We hire staff - we hire translators Translate at all meetings - verbal, written... Cultural awareness trainings
300
Describe how the program supports and respects gender, culture, language ethnicity and family composition.
Adults modeling respect. Learning environments that reflect the language and culture.
300
How do we locate and recruit pregnant women eligible for EHS?
Describe where we go, materials used...
400
What is the process for obtaining information from parents regarding the health or safety needs of their child and any accommodations that are required to ensure their child's optimal participation in the program?
Application - Family Assessment, HNA Family Staffings, Initial Home Visits Food Accommodation Health Home Visit Health Plans, Health Notes Medication Authorization Children with Disabilities
400
Describe how we implement family-style meals.
Describe or show how meals are served at playgroups.
400
Describe the variety of opportunities created by the program which promote communication and interactions between staff and families. Are activities planned at varying times during the day and week to encourage as many parents as possible to participate?
Describe... Parent meetings, parent meeting times, parent classroom volunteers, other parent volunteer opportunities, literacy events, male involvement events, Policy Council, additional parent trainings, home school connections, school readiness conferences, home visits
400
Describe how our program supports children's cognitive development through a variety of strategies.
Children engage in science, math and literacy experiences. Adults provide opportunities and guidance for children to play and explore. Children engage independently and with assistance in play and exploration. Adults support children with guidance and materials to support their discovery of new things.
400
Explain the process for selection of children.
Explain how selection critieria is determined. Explain the waitlist and points. Explain the application process. Explain the BOY selection process. What do we do when a slot comes open? How long to we wait to fill it? (refer to the update form, weekly enrollment reports, class lists...)
500
What are the required screenings? What are the deadlines? Name all expected health outcomes? When do we make a referral?
Height and weight Hearing and Vision Blood pressure H/H, Tb and Lead Physicals Immunizations Dentals
500
How do we make sure that children receive food appropriate to their nutritional needs, developmental readiness, and feedign skills, as recommended in the USDA meal pattern? Give an example of an accommodation for a child with a special need
CACFP meal patterns USDA recommended meal patterns No food from home, or unhealthy foods allowed Individualized meals for children with special needs
500
Describe the process for encouraging families to participate in an individualized process of identifying family strengths, needs and goals that can evolve into Family Partnership Agreements.
Application process Health Home Visit Parent Survey First Home Visits
500
Describe the school readiness goals we have for children.
Individualization process, WTM's and MPM's School Readiness Conference Summaries 45 day screenings IEP goals Teaching Strategies Gold - ongoing assessment Staffings School Readiness Outcomes Guide Ongoing observations and documentation
500
Describe the type of documents we examine for eligibility?
birth certificate income documentation court paperwork receipts or letters for public assistance
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