We support children & families as a team!
The Teacher/Educator platform is designed as a training & day-to-day reference tool. Within each module review the content, watch the embedded videos & complete Knowledge Checks, which will be followed by a Certificate of Completion.
Education
School Readiness
The School Readiness Plan guides efforts leading to positive child outcomes
Screening Tool
Identify potential developmental delays using the ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2
DRDP Assessment
Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) is used to guide individualization of curriculum
Disabilities
Children receive all applicable program services delivered in the least restrictive possible environment
Dual Language
Children who are dual language learners acquire two or more languages simultaneously
Field Trips
Field trips broaden the educational experience & make a subject more relevant
Social Emotional
Tools to develop capacity of the child from birth through five years of age
Companion Tools
Materials to assist educators in planning strategies to support children
Environment
Active Supervision
Active Supervision plans address safety concerns specific to each classroom
Health & Safety
Tools & systems used to ensure the safety of the children we serve
Creative Curriculum
Our adopted curriculum to help teachers create high-quality learning environments
CLASS
Classroom Assessment Scoring System assess’ interactions between children & teachers
Environment Rating Scale (ERS)
ERS tool is used to measure program quality
Postings
We are required to post various health, licensing & refrain from religious instruction postings
Healthy Children
Health Check
No child may be accepted until a daily inspection for illness has been completed
Nutrition
We following the food program requirements when serving nutritious beverages, snacks & meals
Physical Activity
SPARK curricula, our foundation for a successful physical activity program
Oral Health
We ensure all children with teeth brush their teeth with toothpaste containing fluoride
Injury/Medication
Administering medication must be reviewed with the nurse. Injuries must be reported
Safe Sleep: Infants
To prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, we follow the safe sleep policy
Other
Transition Services
Child & Family Transition Plans are developed for all Head Start children & families
Case Conferencing
Team members meet monthly to discuss & address the immediate needs of families
Non-Federal Share
Non-Federal Share must be tracked & monitored monthly to ensure it's on target
Home Visits
We conduct home-visits to to get to know & support the families we serve