May 20, 2015

Purpose of the Self-Assessment•Required by the Head Start Performance Standards 1304.51(i)(1)

•Head Start Ac 2007 Head Start Act Section 642

Head Start Performance Standard 1304.51(i)(1)

At least once each program year, with the consultation and participation of the policy groups and, as appropriate, other community members, grantee and delegate agencies must conduct a self-assessment of their effectiveness and progress in meeting program goals and objectives and in implementing Federal regulations.

Measure accomplishments, strengths, weakness, and program enhancements

Create plans to improve to Ensure continuous quality programming

Head Start for School Readiness Act 2007)

2007 Head Start Act Section 642

Role of Policy Council and the Board:

Review and approve the annual self-assessment , findings and improvement plans

Monitor the progress of corrective actions/improvement plans

Self-AssessmentAre we doing the rightthings?

Ongoing MonitoringAre we doing thingsright?

The Self Assessment ProcessSpecify time scheduleSelect team membersProvide training about the processAssess the programAnalyze and share findingsDevelop and implement action plansMake evaluations ongoing

Assessing the Program

Early Childhood Development & Health Services

Family & Community PartnershipsProgram Design & ManagementERSEAHead Start Staffing RequirementsDesignation Renewal SystemsFiscal OperationsTransportation and Safe Environments

Data DrivenProvides the opportunity for the program to look for consistent data messages from across all areas of operation:•Program Information Report•Child Outcome Data Analysis •Enrollment/Attendance•Staff QualificationsSelf-Assessment Questions: •Which data highlight our strengths? •Which data suggest areas of concerns? •What do the data tell us about our progress in meeting goals? •Are there patterns across data sources that we need to attend to?

Self-Assessment is a time to focus on the “BIG” Issues.

Supporting & Implementing Quality Services to Children & Families

How effective is the grantee’s system for/of: Shared governanceOngoing system of program planningCommunicationRecord keeping & reporting timely & accurate

informationOngoing monitoring systemHuman Resources ManagementFiscal Management

How does the grantee implement a comprehensive system of services for/to:

Prevention of health problemsTracking child health and developmental services,

and ensure follow-up services are received in a timely manner

Individualize the program to meet each child’ unique characteristics, strengths and needs

Ensures that individual services are effectively provided to children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities

Engage in a process for School ReadinessReporting of Child Outcomes Gains/ExpectationsEngage in a process of collaborative partnership

buildingProviding parent involvement opportunities in all

aspects of the Head Start program

Take an active role in community planning & advocacy to improve the delivery of services

Approach to ERSEA to meet the needs of Head Start/Early Head Start families and in response to the Community Needs Assessment

Ensures that facilities, materials, equipment and transportation services are supportive of learning and reflective of different ages and stages of development

Interpreting the InformationExamine strengths and

weaknessWhat are the systemic

issuesPrioritize health/safety

issuesClassify/Prioritize short-

long term improvementsCreate an improvement

planDevelop training planSubmit for approval