promoting head start and preschool collaboration: the full utilization process
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Promoting Head Start and Preschool Collaboration: The Full Utilization Process. Monday, June 16 3:30-5:00pm Bill Buchanan. Welcome!. Today We will learn about full utilization We will explore elements of collaboration - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Promoting Head Start and Preschool
Collaboration: The Full Utilization Process
Monday, June 16 3:30-5:00pm Bill Buchanan
TodayWe will learn about full utilization We will explore elements of collaborationWe will discuss how to strengthen Head Start and School District partnerships
Welcome!
In Kentucky school readiness means each child enters school ready to engage in and benefit from early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success. 2010 Governor’s Task Force
Ready to Succeed
Full Utilization
157.3175 requires that local school districts collaborate with Head Start and other existing preschool programs “to avoid duplication of services and supplanting of federal funds to maximize the use of Head Start funds to serve as many four year old children as possible.”
All state-funded preschool programs are required to complete an agreement with the local Head Start program, which specifies the number of at-risk four-year-olds served by Head Start.
What is full utilization?
Full Utilization Spring Documentation (Encouraged)
Full Utilization of Head Start Certification (Required)
Local Agreement for Cooperation on Full Utilization of Head Start School Year 2014-15 (Required)
What’s in the agreement?
Needs Assessment
RecruitmentFull UtilizationCoordination of Sites
Look More Closely
Coordination of Program Efforts
Non-Federal Matching Funds
Disability ServicesOther
In teams of 4, review and match criteria with their corresponding areas of agreement
10 minutes
Activity
What else can be included in the agreement (e.g., other areas of agreement)?
What are the benefits of completing this agreement each year?
What are the challenges with completing this agreement each year?
Discussion
Working Together
Sharing information Making referrals Coordinating schedules Listing each other’s events on
websites, newsletters
Adapted from NCHHS
Coordination
Common effort for purpose of common benefit
Developing trust and identifying better ways to do things
Working across several agencies to provide services to the same families
Adapted from NCHHS
Cooperation
• Involves key stakeholders•Establishes clear outcomes•Defines decision making processes• Includes conflict management•Sustains through policies and
procedures
Adapted from NCFL
Collaboration
At your table, mark your full utilization document:
A triangle beside criteria addressed through coordination
A circle beside criteria addressed through cooperation
A plus beside criteria addressed through collaboration
Activity
Which areas of the agreement are accomplished through coordination?
What about cooperation? Which areas absolutely require
collaboration?
Discussion
Types of Program
State Funded enhancement is the only exception to the rule that Head Start children are not included on the Kentucky Preschool Enrollment Count.
Head Start program must already fully fund and serve at least the minimum target enrollment of 4-year olds in an unduplicated count.
What is Enhancement?
Four year olds must be eligible for Head Start and most in need of services. The children receive comprehensive services; preschool services are state-funded and meet Head Start Performance Standards as well as state preschool regulations.
Option must be agreed upon in advance by the local school district and the Head Start program, as well as reflected in Full Utilization Agreement.
What is Enhancement?
Stand AloneSite sharingPartially BlendedFully Blended
How can we collaborate?
Strategies
Communication/Information Sharing Work Groups Building Enthusiasm by Solving
Problems Reinforcements Professional Learning—Growing
Together
Plan for Success
Early Learning Leadership Networks (ELLNs)
Drive with partners to events Invite others to “internal” meetings Include collaborative partners when
state and national individuals come in for a visit
Plan for Success
Regional Training Centers Child Care Aware Head Start State Collaboration Office Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Kentucky Head Start Association
Resources
Updates and Trends
New eligibility requirements for Head Start/Preschool entry
Expanding eligibility for preschool to 160% poverty in 2015-16
Restoration of federal Head Start funding Additional $18 million in preschool funding in
2015-16 Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge
Grant
What’s around the corner?
There’s always a way through things if you work hard and look close. It depends on your level of determination.
Liz Murray
Bill BuchananSchool Readiness Branch ManagerKentucky Department of [email protected]
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