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Transition
CLASS
Health
Parent and Family Engagement
Pot Luck
100
How do you engage parents in the transition process?
Parents meeting new teachers, spending time in the new clssroom environment, meetings of key players if IFSP or IEP is involved to help parents advocate for their child
100
What does CLASS stand for?
Classroom Assessment Scoring System
100
What are some foods that may be considered choking hazards for 3s?
grapes, nuts, carrots, hot dogs,
100
Which staff complete home visits with the family and how often do these happen?
teachers - 2 per year FSS - at least 2 per year, more as needed
100
What are 3 agency programs other than Head Start?
Section 8, Weatherizations, Homeless Intervention Program, Project Discovery, Life's Academy, Senior Meals
200
How do you ensure the most appropriate placement for transition?
consider all things involved including developmental needs, health needs, special needs, facilities
200
What are the three domains of the CLASS?
Emotional Support, Classroom Management, Instructional Support
200
How often are Head Start children's teeth brushed each day?
twice
200
What are 5 ways parents can be engaged/involved in the program?
volunteer in the classroom, field trips, parent meetings, read to the children in the classroom, share vocation/hobbies with the classroom, participate in classroom activities, home visits, parent conferences, follow up with suggested activities at home
300
What specific resources or trainings are given to parents to prepare them to exercise their rights and responsibilities concerning their child's pubic education?
training with parents on school system personnel, policies, and expectations, support parents in discussions with LEA regarding specific behaviors or learning disabilities
300
What does the CLASS measure?
the quality of the interaction between the staff and students, the quality of the interactions of the students with each other, and the quality of the implementation of the curriculum
300
At what age can a child be allowed to eat eggs, peanuts, and honey?
12 months
300
Jon and Terry pointed out one way that Head Start is losing money; what did they describe?
losing money on meals due to the fact that we are being billed for more meals than are being captured on the meal count forms.
400
With which age group is class currently being used?
preschool
400
At what age do we begin requiring dental exams?
12 months
400
What fees does our Head Start/Early Head Start program charge parents to participate in our program?
None, we are absolutely not allowed to charge parents for anything in order for their child to participate
500
What happens if the program scores a 1 in any domain when we are monitored by the feds?
we will be up for recompetition
500
What are some agencies that a family of a child with a disability may be referred to?
Piedmont Early Intervention, School System
500
Can a child be denied enrollment in HS for not being potty-trained?
no