Abbreviations
OHS
Office of Head Start
Name of the document created for diagnosed disability for students over 3
IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
Lesson plans are due
End of day Wednesday
Monthly average attendance must be
85% or higher
Best way to supervise students throughout the day
Active Supervision
PIR
Program Information Report
Percentage of students who have to be enrolled with a disability
10%
All Screenings for enrolled children
45 Days
Eligibility criteria for Head Start
below 100% of the Poverty Guidelines
Foster care
Homeless
Public assistance
These are used to help children know what to expect throughout the day.
Daily Schedules & Routines
CACFP
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Practice put into place to support child's healthy social and emotional development
Pyramid Model
FBI fingerprint background check needs updated
Every 5 years
Governing body of elected parents for the program
Policy Council
Transition plans need to be completed when
Classroom to Classroom
EHS to HS
Out of the program
Classroom Assessment Scoring System
A child can be excluded from the program for behavior when
Never
Vacant slots must be filled within
30 days
Definition of enrolled accepted child
Child who has attended at least on class
Number of Checkpoints per year
3
ERSEA
Eligibility Recruitment Selection Enrollment Attendance
this type of plan must include measurable outcomes for both the child and the family, recognizing the family's central role in the child's development.
IFSP
Timeframe for reportable incidents to OHS
Head Start Philosphy
Family Centered Approach
This curriculum framework includes goals and expectations that guide school readiness.
Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF)