Applications are accepted year round, but a concentrated effort takes place between March and July. Elizabeth: So let's talk about enrollment. According to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, a program must ensure at least 10% of its total funded enrollment is filled by children eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). partnering and engaging families of children with disabilities and suspected delays during the ERSEA process and beyond. 19 0 obj
Theystill, as always, need to serve their Head Start funded enrollment, but there are some really great Building Relationships with Preschool Children. Families, staff, and community members guide the development of selection policies andprocedures that prioritize equity. In the next section, attendance, that has a new focus, actually, it's really onimplementing strategies to promote regular attendance for each child. Five years is a long time, and we know that communities can change, soprograms are required to review every year the elements of their community needs assessment. Age eligibility requirements: a. Criteria should prioritize children based on relevant family or child risk factors, including family income, homelessness, foster care, age, and eligibility for special education or early intervention services. ERSEA governs how programs determine eligibility, enroll children, and track attendance. 1.4 The Grantee analyzes the capacity of the proposed provider(s) for the provision of quality Head Start and/or Early Head Start services. endobj
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in infant and toddler care settings (birth-3 years). This resource outlines strategies and guiding questions to help programs build and maintain responsive ERSEA systems. Access Early Learning's repository of policies, procedures, and forms here. ERSEA Insights Selection: Prioritizing Families with Responsive Policies and Criteria Programs must identify and enroll children and families who are most in need of Head Start services. Prefill your email content below, and then select your email client to send the message. The Office of Head Start has expanded its interpretation of public assistance to include families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 18 0 obj
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Elizabeth: This clarifies a 10 percent total funded enrollment is for Head Start and Early Head Startprogram grantee. Maintaining Online Pre-Application Guidance (2/22) Program Drop File Procedure (7/22) Recruitment Policy & Procedure (6/20) Proudly powered by . Catherine: It must be. Apply to be an ERSEA (Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, Attendance) Specialist with Utah Community Action. Updated December 2014, Head Start of Lane County Grant Application; Policy & Regulations. Monitor eligibility applications and re-enrollments for accuracy following the Head Start Program Performance Standards and agency policies and procedures; May monitor, track, and support all areas of ERSEA, as assigned. %
2023-2024 ERSEA Presentation Slides. Income eligibility is determined for all EHS children transitioning into HS. Classes with 18-20 children will have no more than 50% of 3-year-old children at the beginning of the program year. Age Eligibility: a. Parent/Child Fees. ;|Fo)
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Spotlights on Innovative Professional Development Practice, Best Practices in Family and Community Engagement, Tips for Working with Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities, Child Care Health Consultation Webinar Series, Parallel Play: A Podcast for Educators Who Love Toddlers, Screening, Assessment, Evaluation, and Observation, Learning for New Leaders: Head Start A to Z, Orientation Sessions for Partnerships Teams, Making Strides in Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships, Engaging Community Partners to Strengthen Family Services, Continuity of Care in Child Care Environments, Supporting a Diverse Child Care Workforce, Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center, Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Systems. All policies and procedures are organized by subject area. ERSEA: Moving Beyond Implementation. Re-Enrollment. View the job description, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Play Promotes Early Development: Its Time For Play! For Early Head Start, except when the child is transitioning to Head Start, a endobj
General Responsibilities: Responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) and Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) component as required by the Head Start program Performance Standards and state and federal mandates. Catherine: Absolutely, absolutely, making sure that they can get there, as well as making sure thatthey can attend a program, even if they don't have the required paperwork, they can attend for up to90 days, as long as they meet the state licensing requirements for immunizations are met. ERSEA and Family Manager. 13. Ongoing monitoring and self-assessment are used to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. <>
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This ERSEA Specialist position earns a competitive wage of $18.25/hour. Identify how your program can promote and reinforce family engagement in . ERSEA Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) tasks are some of the most important work performed by Head Start programs. All documents are updated when available. And we'll have further informationabout this section in subsequent conversations. Internal technology, recordkeeping, and communication systems support the establishment of selection criteria. This is where the program begins. endobj
. As the ERSEA Associate, the selected candidate is responsible for completing eligibility applications accurately for children and families of the Head Start program. Supports CAPSLO's mission by ensuring that the Migrant Head Start programs are properly administered and ES maintains effective relationships with families. The following factors influence the identification, selection and enrollment of Early Head Start children and families: 1) Early Head Start enrollment is small at each center 2) few vacancies occur and 3) waiting lists far exceed funded enrollment opportunities. SUMMARY Under the supervision of the PFCE/ERSEA Manager, the Family Advocate is responsible for implementation of the Parent Family Community Engagement goals and framework. stream
The program uses its understanding of the community to develop criteria, accounting for evidence-based risk factors. With the highest priority on ensuring all Head Start children are safe, and proper reporting of child incidents to OHS when they do occur, together we can provide our children and families with high quality services and fulfill the mission of the Head Start program. Please use the navigation menu at the left to view the policy pages. Head Start Policy & Regulations. * Ensure compliance with Y Head Start Policies and Procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, OCC, Licensing and MSDE in all areas of responsibility. ), ADMIN: Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities, ADMIN: Full Day / Year Program Agency Subsidy Pay, ADMIN: Full Day / Year Program Parent Pay, ADMIN: Internal Dispute Resolution between Board of Directors and Policy Council, ADMIN: Monthly CACFP Reimbursement Claims, ADMIN: Policy Council Amendment and Suspension of Rules, ADMIN: Policy Council Concern and Feedback, ADMIN: Policy Council Emergency/Special Meetings, ADMIN: Policy Council Group Meeting Skills and Training, ERSEA: Appropriate Release of Children from Head Start, ERSEA: Child Assignment to Classroom, Teacher, ERSEA: Communicating Information to Head Start Parents with Sensory Impairments, HR: Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics, HR: Code of Conduct for Virtual Classrooms: Teachers/Parent/Guardian/Visitors, HR: Code of Conduct: Parent/Guardian/Visitors, HR: COVID-19 Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave, HR: COVID-19 Return to Work Policy for Office Spaces, HR: COVID-19 Special Alternative Work Arrangement for HSOLC Staff with High-Risk to Coronavirus/COVID-19, HR: COVID-19 Virtual Office Operations Protocols and Guidelines for Employees During Head Start of Lane County Remote Work Period, HR: Staff Evaluation and Professional Training Plans/Head Start and Early Head Start, HR: Staff Recruitment, Retention and Separation, OPERATIONS: Mandatory Site/Location Posting, Operations: Video Surveillance and Monitoring, TRANSPORT: School Bus Accident Procedure for Transportation Manager, TRANSPORT: Transportation Accident and Incident Reporting, Child Guidance and Addressing Challenging Behavior, Family Style Food Preparation and Handling, Employee Health Requirements Communicable Disease Prevention, Mental Health Support for Pregnant and Postpartum Women, Developmentally Appropriate Materials, Equipment, Activites, Early Childhood CARES Referral and Evaluation Procedure, Early Childhood CARES Service Break Times, Home Visit Parent / Teacher Conference (classroom based model), Implementation and Documentation of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), Initial Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) Meeting, Interagency Agreement with Early Childhood CARES, Supporting Social and Emotional Development, Technology and Interactive Media in the Classroom, Communicating with Parents/Caregivers Whose Primary Language is other than English, COVID-19 CACFP Virtual Desk Audit Site Monitoring Review, COVID-19: Accepting Food Deliveries to Classrooms, Dental Triage Prevention Interventions and Follow Up, Exposure Control Plan/Bloodborn Pathogens, Food Service Employee Hygiene Practices (Dress Code), Head Start Payment for Child Medical and Dental Services, Nutrition Food Served at Head Start Events, Regulating Heaters at Whiteaker Head Start Center, Mental Health Consultation and Education Printer-friendly version. endobj
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Selection of over-income children is based on need and limited to 45% of a program's funded enrollment (45 CFR 1302.12). Emotional Literacy in Preschool. 1301.6 Internal Dispute Resolutions Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) 1302.10 Early Head Start Procedure for Selection, Enrollment and Eligibility 1302.10 Head Start Procedures for Selection, Enrollment & Eligibility 1302.11 Determining Community Strengths, Needs, and Resources Explore materials and tools to help programs market their services, and develop and implement selection criteria. Voluntary and Involuntary Withdrawal of Children. Find a Head Start job near you or anywhere in the U.S. x
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16. on Head Start and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership eligibility, Head Start Program Performance Standards and ERSEA policies and procedures that include at minimum the following: Annual training for Head Start Administrator, Directors, other management staff, and any staff who determine Head Start eligibility to include: HS and EHS Area Managers will report on a monthly basis center visits, home visits, training and compliance of classrooms and socialization sites to the . The Pyramid Infant-Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS) is a practice associated with the . Board Policy 2520P - Administrative Procedure for ERSEA; Board Policy 2530 - Review and Approve Funding Applications; Board Policy 2540 - Establishing . Program Management and Design Page #: 1 of 5. endobj
More guidance is available to grantees through their federal program specialist. 15. Search an archive of the former Head Start Program Performance Standards, and a collection of withdrawn IMs and PIs. endobj
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Eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) tasks are some of the most important work performed by Head Start programs. Catherine: And we really severely limit suspension. Policy & Regulations Listen Current as of: June 23, 2022 The Head Start Program Performance Standards The Head Start Program Performance Standards ( HSPPS) define standards and minimum requirements for all Head Start services. Management and staff who make Eligibility Determinations must be trained within 90 days of hire. Directives are about procedures associated to policies. Head Start program directors; Head Start staff involved in implementing eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) activities; staff in community organizations with which the Head Start program partners to serve families experiencing adversities; families who are enrolled in Head Start programs; and families who are Eligibility: Determining Need and Meeting Expectations, Recruitment: Developing Effective Outreach Systems, Selection: Prioritizing Families with Responsive Policies and Criteria, Enrollment: Creating Systems for Filling Every Seat, Attendance: Maximizing the Full Head Start Experience, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Elizabeth: Well this has been an excellent conversation, and I really appreciate your providing moreclarity in this overview for me. g. Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, policies and procedures, Head Start philosophy and program operations h. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to lead teams REPORTS TO: Director of Head Start SUPERVISES: Community Outreach & Transportation Supervisor, ERSEA Supervisor, Clerk Policies & Procedures Policy Council Record Review School Readiness Staff Recognition Program Forms Big Sandy Area Community Action ProgramsHead Start Forms Adobe Acrobat Reader software is needed to access the forms on this page. STAFF AND PROGRAM MONITORING. Selection Process. These episodes focus on supporting Positive Behavior Support with preschool children and their families. endobj
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Find a Head Start job near you or anywhere in the U.S. Catherine: This was all revised in 2015, and much of this is also required in the Head Start Act, so itwould take an act of Congress to make any changes to this section. So next we go into recruitment, and this section, itreally includes efforts the programs must make to actively recruit the most vulnerable populations, including children who are homeless, children in foster care, and children with disabilities. Foundations of ERSEA. As the ERSEA Associate, the selected candidate is responsible for completing eligibility applications accurately for children and families of the Head Start program. How does your program's recordkeeping and reporting system support selection criteria that prioritizes children with the greatest needs? This section alsotalks about how programs must prioritize children for enrollment, again going back to the mostvulnerable children first, including homeless children, children in foster care, children with disabilities. To give Head Start and Early Head Start Directors, Managers, Coordinators and Supervisors an understanding of the requirements of ERSEA including recent changes as a result of national attention. Catherine: Absolutely. 11 0 obj
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Policy: ERSEA-2 Subject: Age and Eligibility Verification Objective: CCCDC staff will accurately perform age and income eligibility verification. 5. Required procedure for completion of 45-day screening requirements, Services to Pregnant Women, Post-Partum Visit, Mandatory Prior Approval for Withdrawal of Services for Persistently Aggressive Behavior, Pregnant Women-Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screening, Consent for Mental Health Consultation Services, Delegate Monitoring and Corrective Action, Mandatory Utilization of ChildPlus Database, Updating Teaching Staff Rosters in ChildPlus, Data Collection and Entry for Health Information and Head Start Requirements, Early Head Start Continuity of Care and Head Start Multi-Age Grouping, Change of Enrollment; Transfer of Participant, Parent Reimbursement for Special Meetings, Governing Body Dispute Resolution and Impasse, Composition, Election and Transition of Parent Committee, Structure, Roles and Responsibilities of the Governing Board and Advisory Committee, Family Service Staff Professional Development, Family and Community Engagement Monitoring Report, Criminal Background Check Requirements for Employees, Consultants, and Contractors, Qualification Requirements for Center-based Teaching Staff, Requirements for Center-Based Teaching Staff Below Minimum Qualifications, Qualification Requirements for Family Service Workers, Requirements for Family Service Workers Below Minimum Qualifications, Safe Sleep Environments (Pictorial Guidance), Development of Safe Sleep Environment Policy, Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect Involving Program Staff, Tiers 1 and 2 Purchase Requisition Process, 600 Broadway, Suite 200Kansas City, MO 64105816-474-4240, A program of the Mid-America Regional Council.