Attachment B - Active Supervison.Standards of Conduct Monitoring Report.pdf

Active Supervision/Standards of Conduct Monitoring Report 
Purpose 
The Head Start Program Performance Standards require that programs ensure no child 
is left alone or unsupervised by staff, consultants, contractors, or volunteers while under 
their care. 
In alignment with the Office of Head Start's requirements, the City of Phoenix Head Start 
Birth to Five Program must ensure that staff consistently implement active supervision 
strategies. Additionally, it is essential for all staff, consultants, contractors, and volunteers 
to adhere to the program's Standards of Conduct as specified in section 1302.90(c)(1)(i-
iv). 
The results of this monitoring will enable the City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five 
Program to identify necessary changes and build capacity, ensuring that children are 
properly supervised while in the care of caregivers and that caregivers comply with the 
Standards of Conduct. 
Process 
The Head Start Birth to Five Quality Assurance monitoring team assessed 135 
classrooms from October 1, 2024, to November 27, 2024. They utilized a monitoring 
protocol created in collaboration with the Region IX Office of Head Start Training and 
Technical Assistance team. This protocol specifically focused on staff processes to 
ensure the safety of children. 
The table below indicates the aggregated results of the monitoring. 
Table 1.1 – Key Findings and Trends 
Active Supervision/ Standards of Conduct Results 
Protocol Indicator 
Average Overall Proficiency 
Top Trends 
Staff arrange the environment 
and plan safety zoning to 
ensure a safe space and 
prevent harm to children. 
94% of staff set up the environment and 
carefully plan their positions to prevent harm 
to children.   
89% of classrooms were found 
to have a designated safe 
space for children to be alone 
while still being supervised by 
adults. 
Staff can account for the 
children in their care through 
scanning and counting in the 
environment. 
94% of staff can account for the children in 
their care by scanning and counting in the 
environment. 
96% of classrooms had a 
system to account for all 
children entering and exiting. 
Listening for specific sounds or 
their absence to protect 
children and facilitate 
communication. 
95% of staff listen for specific sounds or their 
absence to prevent harm to children. 
93% of staff consistently 
monitored their surroundings to 
ensure the safety of the 
children.  
Staff utilize active supervision, 
employ best practice skills, and 
effectively anticipate and 
address children's behavior to 
prevent injuries and facilitate 
learning opportunities. 
96% of staff expect children's behavior to 
prevent injuries and create learning 
opportunities. 
99% of staff use appropriate 
language and tone when 
addressing children. 
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