The Head Start Program Performance Standards are mandatory regulations that grantees must implement in order to operate a Head Start Program. Each service area has the required performance standards defined in Service Area Plans, which drive the ongoing activities of the management team. The program has a fiscal funding year of September 1 through August 31, which runs simultaneously with the local school calendars.
Documentation
The management team works collaboratively using a case management system to provide or support services for children, families, and staff. A student file is developed throughout the school year and contains critical information about the child and family. The record-keeping system is kept confidential and up-dated daily by Family Services Associates, teachers and management team staff.
Staffing
The partnership districts recruit, interview, and hire classroom teachers and assistants for the Head Start Program. The Head Start teachers are all professionally degreed as per state requirements. Campus administrators evaluate and supervise all classroom staff.
The Head Start Program recruits, interviews, and hires the Family Services Associates, class monitors, and management team staff. An appropriate supervisor evaluates each position. The ESC-20 Head Start management team is comprised of a Component Director, Program Coordinator, Wellness Specialist, Disabilities Specialist, Education Specialist, Nutrition Facilitator, Health Facilitator, Community and Family Facilitator, ERSEA and Social Service Facilitator, and Safety and Transportation Facilitator.
