Family and Parent Engagement Our families have had the opportunity to have trainings and guest speakers on different topics including, child abuse and neglect, home gardening, financial stability and wellness, PBS training, home safety, emotional coaching, transitions, positive parenting, internet safety and cybercrimes, literacy and language, healthy nutrition, the purple cry period, car seat safety, earned income tax credit and VITA taxes, children’s dental health, dangers of drugs, science fun at home, kindergarten readiness, and many more. Parents have been invited into the classroom to participate in activities with their chil-dren. Parents are encouraged to participate in parent meetings and activities, policy council, School Readiness Committee, Health Advisory Committee, interview committee and self assessment. Their voice is heard within our program. Families have had the opportunity to explore their strengths and needs and set goals to achieve with the programs support. Focusing on their goals for their families and their children will help them with self-sufficiency. Outcomes with school readiness were tracked and found to be within each school readiness goal. We measured the amount of parents gaining information provided to them and the amount of goals that were com-pleted during the year with the help of our staff and resources.

ENROLLMENT Funded for 696 Head Start Children Served 788 Funded for 134 Early Head Start Children Served 159 Funded for 8 Pregnant Women Served 40 Provided Special Services for HS 152; EHS 18

WEB SOLUTIONS

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc.

Head Start/Early Head Start

Annual Report 2014-2015

2014-2015 Head Start

Enrollment

Numbers

Head start

% Income

Eligible

Early Head

Start

Enrollment

Numbers

EHS %

Income

Eligible

100% Poverty

Guidelines

485 62% 142 69%

TANF/SSI 184 23% 40 20%

Foster

Children

39 5% 11 5%

Homeless 4 1% 1 1%

130% of

Poverty

75 10% 9 4%

Over Income 1 1% 3 1%

Average Daily Attendance this year 83% Head

Start and 83% Early Head Start

Average Monthly enrollment per funded

enrollment 113%HS, 104%EHS

*For Families/households with

more than 8 persons, add $4,060

for each additional person.

Persons Poverty 130%

1 11,670 15,171

2 15,730 20,449

3 19,790 25,727

4 23,850 31,005

5 27,910 36,283

6 31,970 41,561

7 36,030 46,839

8 40,090 52,117

Federal Review: CLASS Results

Working with partners enables us to reach our family’s needs and create strengths. Some of our collaborative partners include: Cabell, Lincoln, Mason and Wayne Boards of Education, Birth to Three, WIC, United Way, Tri-State Literacy Council, DHHR, CPS, Family Connections, KVC, Team for WV, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, MU Psychology Department, Hope’s Place, Starting Points, City Mission, River Valley CDS, St. Mary’s Hospital, Community Libraries, HID, Community Churches, Work for WV, Dr. Isabel Pino, Dr. Don Hall, Robert Martin, Debra Eddy, WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Family Resource Network, Information and Referral, Goodwill Industries, American Red Cross, Hun-tington Area Food Banks, Huntington Junior College, Branches, 4-H, Early Education Station, Playmates Child Care

Collaborative Partners

Staff Trainings The 2014-2015 Training & Technical Assistance

T/TAS Training Plan for the Head Start/Early

Head Start Programs encompassed 10 goals

designed to improve quality, showcase collabora-

tion efforts and meet the Office of Head Start-

OHS and Agency requirements. Trainings were

offered in a variety of ways; presenter facilitation,

power point presentations, on-line/webinars,

attending local, state and national conferences

and workshops. All Presenters and Facilitators

were highly qualified within their field.

REGGIO-ELS-ECERS-Science/Math CLASS Dimensions, Strategies, Observation Summary Completing Child Outcome Summary Designing Supportive Environments Behavior Management Techniques WVELS-Language & Literacy Sensory Dysfunction and Integration Planning for Successful Transitions Promoting Social Competence Social/Emotional Development Modules First Aid/CPR-Adult & Pediatrics Nebulizer Training Child Abuse & Neglect: State and Program Process OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens & MSDS Medication Administration Risk Management-Vehicular Safety Playground Safety OHSA COMPLIANCE-2015 Prenatal Drug Use & Early Childhood Develop-ment Understanding Poverty School Readiness & ERSEA Introduction to ChildPlus Helping Children Eat Healthy Car Seat Safety And many more!

The CLASS( Classroom Assessment Scoring System) tool looks at three domains and ten dimensions of teach-er-child interactions and measures those observed interactions on a seven point scale. We want to continue to strive for quality in our classrooms. Training for all Pre-K and Head Start teaching staff was scheduled for the 2014-15 school year and the Education Specialists continue to conduct CLASS observations and offer strategies and staff development for CLASS. This year’s average is 3.50, which is above the national average (at 2.90).

The score in this domain increased from last Program Year to this program year.

Emotional Support maintained a high score of a 6.04. Classroom Organization maintained scores in the upper

mid-range at a 5.54.

Thirty-three classrooms were observed using the CLASS Observation Tool for the 2014-2015 Program Year.

Disabilities and Mental Health We believe all children have the right to grow and learn at their own pace and with a strong individualized support system that caters to their individual needs and offers activities that engage and challenge them. Southwestern CAC, Inc. and its collabora-tive partners are committed to providing high quality Pre-K /Head Start and Early Head Start programs and ensuring that the tenets of IDEA and WVBOE Policy 2419 are followed in every setting we offer.

Early childhood is a critical time for building self-regulation skills, resiliency, and self-esteem. As an extra support to our par-ents, children, and staff, we offer consultations with licensed psychologists; we also offer staff trainings and parent education workshops that cover a range of social-emotional topics.

For the 2014-15 school year, 152 of our Head Start children had an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to strengthen specific areas of development; 61 children received their IEPs after being referred during the school year;18 of Early Head Start children had their needs and their families’ needs addressed with an Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) during the

program year; 5 children received their initial IFSP during the program year .

School Readiness-Child Outcomes

For our Program, 640 children completed their assessments. The majority of the children scored an average

composite score of 3.95, including the domain of Physical Health and Development, along with the other ten

items and three domains. A gain is noticed when comparing the average composite score this school term (2014-

2015) and the average composite score of 3.59 from the school term (2013-2014). The goal for Physical Health

and Development domain (Goal 1) was for the children to increase control of small muscle coordination and

gross motor skill development by participating in a variety of experiences that would improve fine and gross mo-

tor acquisition. The goal for Social and Emotional Development (Goal 2) was for the children to demonstrate

increasing ability to self-regulate emotions and behaviors while displaying positive interactions with children and

adults. The goal for Approaches to Learning (Goal 3) was the children will also exhibit increased ability to explore

and experiment with a wide variety of materials by engaging in purposeful, creative and cooperative play. The

goal for Language and Literacy (Goal 4) was children would exhibit an increase in literacy knowledge and skills as

evidenced through early writing, alphabetic knowledge and a phonological awareness. The goal for Math and

Science (Goal 5) was that children will display the skills of scientific inquiry, including the ability to make predic-

tions, as questions, investigate and draw conclusions from experiences and observations in their environment.

Although some domains had a greater gain, the data indicates an 80% increase on average in all four domains,

including fourteen items within those domains. With the data collected from last year’s school term (2013-2014)

and comparing the data collected from this year’s school term (2014-2015) the School Readiness Goals set for

each area have proven to be effective in helping in the development of the children in our Program. There was a

77% gain from the previous school term average composite score.

Transitions Early Head Start and Head Start When a child moves from one program option to another, the adjustment to new settings,

routines and relationships is stressful for children and families. These transitions can be eased

with joint planning, information-sharing, open communication and time to adjust. Having the

below activities in hand can help make the transition go smoother for children, families and

their teachers.

CDC Amazing Me, It’s Busy Being 3! (Center-Based and Home-Based)

Giving parents different handouts from the CDC on transition and milestones. ( Center-Based

and Home-Based)

Potty Training (Center-Based and Home-Based)

Helping with daily routines. (Center-Based and Home-Based)

Helping younger classmates with daily activities, such as working a puzzle, helping with clean-

ing up their blocks. (Center-Based and Home-Based)

Helping with the preparing for lunch by letting classmates know it’s time to wash hands, help

with setting the table etc. (Center-Based and Home-Based)

Meet classroom teachers which child will be transitioning to. (Center-Based)

Interact with classroom peers during classroom activities and center times. (Center-Based)

Schedule center time activities with classroom teacher so the child can get a feel of how the

classroom flows. (Center-Based)

Plan activities for family to do with child as development progress. Having increasingly chal-

lenging puzzles; art activities such as cutting with scissors; practice dressing and undressing

independently; washing hands independently and appropriately; serving and feeding self.

(Center-Based and Home-Based)

Sending home activities from Teaching Strategies Gold for families to do with their child during

transition. (Center-Based and Home-Based) Teaching Strategies GOLD is an authentic, ongo-

ing observational system for assessing children from birth through kindergarten, proven to be

valid and reliable by extensive field testing. It helps teachers observe children in the context of

everyday experiences, which is an effective way to get to know them well and find out what they

know and can do.

Healthy Initiative for Head Start/Early Head Start

Head Start*/Pre-K^

Collaborative and Early

Head Start Sites

HS Cabell

Central City^ Cox Landing^

Culloden^ Davis Creek ^

Guyandotte^ Highlawn^

Hite Sanders^ Martha^ Meadows^

Milton*^ Monroe*^ Nichols^ Ona^

Salt Rock^ Southside^ Spring Hill^

Village of Barboursville^

HS Lincoln

Duval^ Hamlin^ Harts* Harts

Primary^ Ranger^ West Hamlin^

HS Mason

Ashton^ Beale^ Early Education

Station^ Leon^ New Haven^ Point

Pleasant Primary^

HS Wayne

Buffalo^ Ceredo* Ceredo Pre-K^

Crum^ Dunlow^ East Lynn^

Fort Gay^ Kenova^ Wayne^

Westmoreland^

EHS Cabell

Cabell Midland High School,

Huntington High School, Monroe,

Pregnant Moms Program

EHS Lincoln

Lincoln County Home Based

EHS Mason

Lakin

EHS Wayne

Wayne County Home Based

Health and Nutrition Goal Information Comparing the data of BMI percentiles for Cabell, Lincoln,

Mason and Wayne Counties, it was noted that Lincoln

County had the highest percentage (19%) of children who

had a BMI percentile greater than 95%. Cabell and Wayne

had the same percentage, (18%). Cabell’s percentile did

not change from the Spring of 2014. Wayne was down

from (22%) in the Spring of 2014. Mason County has the

lowest overall percentage at (15%)

Through information given to parents at parent activities

and other service area formats, our goal is to decrease the

BMI percentile in each county by 1-2 % because 43% of

these children are not consuming 5 fruits and vegetables

each day (up 9%), Screen time is also an issue in these

counties, 15% of children have more than 2 hours of screen

time each day. Good News: the percentage of children

consuming sugary drinks came down by 2%.

Community Action changes people’s

lives, embodies the spirit of hope,

improves communities and makes

America a better place to live. We

care about the entire community and

we are dedicated to helping people

help themselves and each other.

US Department of Health & Human Services

Head Start $4,920,672

Early Head Start $1,729,914

US Department of Agriculture $92,000

Collaboration Contributions from the Boards of Education and other

Community Agencies $974,780

Number of Breakfasts Claimed: 10,911 Lunches: 10,909

In Kind

Volunteer Number: HS 772 Current or Former HS Parents 566

Volunteer Number: EHS 234 Current of Former EHS Parents 89

Hours: HS 6,774.75; EHS 1,057

Total In Kind $1,662,644

Program Expenses

Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Contractual, Program Services, Men-

tal Health, Dental Health, Literacy, Nutrition Services, Rent, Utilities, Professional Develop-

ment, and Building Materials.

Our Financial Information

Board of Directors

President-Mr. David Harris Vice President-Mr. David Roberts Secretary-Ms. Lois Elkins Treasurer-Mr. Roy Matthews Parliamentarian-Ms. Nancy Cartmill Members Mr. Jeff Bowen Ms. Virginia Brown Mr. Farris Burton Ms. Bonnie Fruth Mr. Tim Kinsey Ms. Teresa Polston Ms. Lorrie Wright

The Promise of

Community Action

SCAC, Inc. Programs

Head Start/Early Head Start

Weatherization

Mature Worker Employment Pro-

gram

Case Management/Home-Makers

Services

Mason County Homeless Shelter

Simms Housing Project

Community Service Block Grant

Lincoln County Teen Parenting

Initiative

Supportive Services for Veterans

and Families

Mr. Dwight Coburn, CEO

540 5th Avenue

Huntington, WV 25701

Phone: 1-800-319-7131

Website:

www.scacwv.org

Ms. Donna Taylor, Director Administration Offices 1100 Monroe Avenue Huntington, WV 25704 Phone: 1-304-697-4600 Email: donna.taylor@scacwv.org

There were no deficiencies with our Federal Review and Audit that was conducted

February 2014. Full report is available at the Corporate office, 540 5th Avenue

Huntington, WV 25701.

The Mission of

SCAC, Inc. Head

Start/Early Head

Start

To establish a foundation of

trust with children and their

families through ongoing

integrated community services

which nurture personal growth,

economic development and

self-sufficiency.