MARICOPA COUNTY HEAD START ZERO-FIVE PROGRAM OVERV - BOS PRESENTATION SUMMER 07-21-08.PPT
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Head Start Zero- Five Program Program Update to Board of Supervisors July 21, 2008 Presentation Agenda • 2008 Program Highlights • Results of December 2007 OHS Monitoring • New Head Start Act • 2009 Program • Items for BOS Approval (7/23) PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 2007-08 Program Accomplishments 2007-08 • Successful OHS on-site monitoring • Successful monitoring of child care food program • 5 year Healthy Marriage Initiative Grant • Two sites achieved NAEYC accreditation • Implemented market salary adjustments Program Challenges 2007-08 • Staff recruitment – Qualified classroom staff – Bi-lingual staff (home visitors, family case specialists, classroom teachers) • Rising costs – flat funding • Waiver non-federal share match – 24% match vs. 25% (-$191,000) Self-Assessment April 2008 Program Strengths • Shared-decision making with parents • AHCCCS on-site during program enrollment • Timely referral of children with suspected disabilities • Research-based curricula • Parents highly satisfied with program services • Strong community partnerships Self Assessment April 2008 Areas for Improvement • Update health and safety procedures • Strengthen link between Policy Council and parent committees • Improve child attendance rates • Improve referral process for social services • Increase training for staff working with children with disabilities Enrollment 2007-08 • 2,976 Total Children Served 58% Spanish is primary language • 27 Pregnant Women Served • 12% Children had disability (10% required) Families Served 2007-08 • Families – 39% single-parent – 41% less than high school diploma/GED • Most Common Support Services • Health Education • Parenting Education • Emergency/Crisis Assistance • ESL or GED Child Outcomes 2007-08 • 2-4 step gain – 63% understands complex and varied vocabulary – 54% participate in reading activities – 44% knows letters of the alphabet – 39% counts objects OHS MONITORING RESULTS DECEMBER 2007 OHS Monitoring • Tri-annual on-site review • December 2-7, 2007 • Report Received April 24, 2008 • Full Compliance – All services to children and families – Classrooms environments – Fiscal – Program Management OHS Monitoring Findings • Transportation - recruitment flyers didn’t state we do not provide transportation services • Program Governance – staff serves as recording secretary of Policy Council • Enrollment - area of concern – Achieved 97% threshold for full enrollment – 48 home-based children not served (lack of staff) • Chairman Sign Letter – Corrective Actions Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 NEW HEAD START ACT Overview • Signed into Law December 12, 2007 • Regulations converted to law • Changes to BOS responsibilities – Approval – Oversight Increased Emphasis • School readiness & alignment with public schools • Limited English Proficient (LEP) • Homeless children Major Changes • 5 year grant term/re-competition • National Academy of Sciences study outcomes and assessment (stop NRS) • Locally defined goals for school readiness • Expanded Eligibility to 130% FPL • Increased Staff Qualifications – Teachers - AA Degree Required 2011 – Currently - 60% BA / 40% AA Degree New BOS Responsibilities Approval • Recruitment, selection and enrollment criteria • Policy Council member selection procedures • Self-assessment policy • Program standards of conduct • Procedures to collecting and sharing information with the Policy Council and BOS New BOS Responsibilities Program Oversight • Review grant application • Monthly program and financial data • Information from Office of Head Start • Program Reports • Long-term goals and short-term objectives • Community Assessment • Program Self-Assessment • Annual Program Report to Office of Head Start 2008-09 PROGRAM Three Year Grant Plan Goals • Recruit and retain qualified staff • Children’s language development (receptive and expressive) • Improved case management system for families 2008-09 Program Changes • Reduced Enrollment – Funded Enrollment 2,362 (-65) • Site Changes (cost savings) – Close ASU Polytechnic Site – Close ADJC Adobe Mountain EHS (boy’s facility) – Close 1 EHS Classroom and convert to Home-Base Services 2008-09 Program Changes • Reduced Head Start Classroom Staffing – Two teacher classroom staffing – Eliminate 19 Teacher Aide positions • New scientific-based child assessment tools • Add Volunteer Coordinator (in-kind match) • Apply $50,000 supplemental funds – staff qualifications • Renew NHSA Program of Excellence BOS APPROVAL ITEMS Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Revised Policy Council Bylaws • Approved by Policy Council 5/30/08 • Address OHS finding – remove Recording Secretary • Other Changes – Separates Head Start and EHS parent representatives – Reference to Open Meeting Law Revised Policy Council Parent Representative Election Procedure • Approved by Policy Council 5/20/08 • 3 step process – Introduction to Policy Council at initial home visit – Nominations at parent orientation – Election at parent meeting in September Eligibility and Selection Criteria • Approved by Policy Council 3/28/08 • Priorities – Poverty – 4 year olds – Children with Disabilities – Teen parents, foster children, homeless, incarcerated parent, non-English speaking Appointment BOS Representative to Policy Council • Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox – 3rd (final) term – September 27, 2008 – September 26, 2009