Join us in san antonio on december and 14 to learn about the new head start performance standards. Job descriptions of each position within the program. Nhsa is committed to supporting programs as the new performance standards make their way into our everyday practice. Head start has played a major role in focusing the attention of the nation on the importance of early childhood development, especially in the first five years of life. Department of health and human services issued final regulations to implement the head start act. Head start program performance standards pps are the federal regulations that set the rules for all head start and early head start programs. Training the governing body and policy council under the. Head start performance standards starfall prek 4 alignment. Prerequisites knowledge of head start head start performance standards head start act who should take this course.
The first set of head start program performance standards were published in the 1970s. The controversial content standards in the framework not only exist in head start programs, but are intertwined with many state preschool standards that govern private preschool programs when there is a quality rating system. Among other changes, it set a timetable for raising the number of hours children are in head start classrooms. These updated standards are the cornerstone of head starts mission, articulating what is needed to. The streamlined standards were the first comprehensive revision of the hspps since they were originally published in 1975. With the beginning of the school year, the united states department of health and human services, administration for children and families, office of head start ohs released the final rule for the new head start program performance standards hspps, the first comprehensive update of head starts regulations since they were originally published in 1975. This is the first comprehensive overhaul of the standards since they were first published in 1975. I am particularly interested in the dosage dialogue.
Head start performance standards head start act section 645ah and 648aa3b to become familiar with existing practices to begin planning for the tta plan. Performance auditing, would ensure program compliance with the head start performance standards using three major monitoring tools. Starfall alignment to new head start performance standards. Head start in new york state in developing this report, we relied primarily on data from the 20072008 program information report pir, which is a selfreport instrument that head start grantee and delegate agencies complete annually. Sep 01, 2016 we applaud the administrations attempt to streamline the standards to make them more accessible and workable for practitioners, while not compromising head starts hallmark of high quality. These regulations, known as the head start program performance standards, apply to head start and early head start programs. New proposed head start performance standards released.
The acs division of early care and education ece s program development unit is responsible for ensuring that head start delegate agencies offer the highest levels of quality care and comply with the head start performance standards. What is new in these regulations the new head start program performance standards. Head start performance standards relevant to its grant status had no match with naeyc, such as part 5 eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance. Head start, the federal governments prek program, is at a crossroads. When the notice of proposed rule making was released last summer, the whole head start. New fun with head start and the performance standards fall in love with head start for the first time or all over again. To stay uptodate on opportunities around standards and inform our efforts as we support programs, please take a moment to fill out the survey below. Overview of the proposed new head start performance standards. New head start program performance standards national. Introducing the head start program performance standards eclkc. The chart below is an overview of the quality components of the 2016 head start program performance standards hspps final rule. Head start programs enable parents to participate in the workforce while their children receive highquality, comprehensive services that prepare them for kindergarten.
Changes in head start performance standards as they apply. Auditing head start under the new program performance. Head start community forum where the head start ehsmshs community shares information like best practices, processes, procedures, forms, insights, opportunities, questions, and answers. New head start program performance standards national head. One thought on new proposed head start performance standards released today elaine grossman june 23, 2015 at 9. Program performance standards task head start with ensuring through. The new performance standards make clear that ersea will continue to be monitored closely to keep head start programs running as efficiently as possible. Fun with performance standards this resource provides a full day or more of games and activities for a preservice or inservice workshop on the performance standards and head start. Its purpose is to provide participants with specific knowledge that will enhance and advance job performance. Yet that is exactly what the head start act and these new performance standards have produced.
Striving to improving head start for school readiness act of 2007, congress instructed the office of head start to update its performance standards and to ensure any such revisions to the. For example, the standards have always made clear that the program should have attendance rates of. Join staff alumni today 1st year membership is free. I love diving into regulations and analyzing how they may be interpreted and applied in realworld settings, and, equally, i love advocating for young children and their families, teachers, and caregivers. New head start rules aim to balance flexibility, oversight. Sep 23, 2016 yet that is exactly what the head start act and these new performance standards have produced.
Child manages emotions with increasing independence. We have begun to get some data on the grads of the little bus that id love to discuss with you, along with our recent decision to increase dosage. Ohs releases the new head start program performance. The material and exercises contained in this activity will familiarize learners with head starts core values, the head start act, and head start. Presenting the new head start performance standards. Familiarize yourself with the organizational structure of the. Hs performance standards 2016new head start wisconsin. Head start performance standard guidance related to early head start performance standard 4. The national head start association looks forward to analyzing the final rule and supporting programs as they implement any needed changes. Performance standards and other regulations head start. The first set of head start program performance standards was published in. For example, the standards have always made clear that the program should have attendance rates of 85 percent or higher as an overall average.
Head start taking on new challenges to address school readiness gaps. Under the new regulations, all programs with limited exceptions are supposed to provide all. Head start performance standards head start act section 645ah and 648aa3b to become familiar with existing practices. Maintain core head start principles, including comprehensive services, parent engagement, enrolling the highest need children and valuing diversity. Government accountability office, february 2005, 23, itemsd05176. Head start agency may also be a passthrough entity. Head start program performance standards 45 cfr chapter xiii rin 0970ac63 department of health and human services administration for children and families. Performance standards, are a detailed set of expectations that span. The new head start program performance standards have been nearly a decade in the making and are the most holistic revision of the standards in 40 years. In the improving head start for school readiness act of 2007, congress instructed the office of head start to update its performance standards and.
More guidance is available to grantees through their federal program specialist. Dear sara, i read your comments about the new hs regs. Im excited to let you know that the administration has just announced the highlyanticipated final rule the fresh head start program performance standards. Medicaid and head start moving health care upstream. Are written in plain language and presented clearly to support better program delivery for current and prospective grantees. Once a child leaves and you have an opening a child is pulled off the wait list into an enrollment status. Hs performance standards 2016new by barb tengesdal sep 1, 2016. It is mandatory that grantee and delegate agencies abide by the above referenced performance standards in order to operate a head start program. Five big changes in the new head start performance standards. Subpart e family and community engagement program services. They apply to both head start and early head start programs.
Enter baby common core with new head start performance. I love diving into regulations and analyzing how they may be interpreted and applied in realworld. Nov 23, 2016 striving to improving head start for school readiness act of 2007, congress instructed the office of head start to update its performance standards and to ensure any such revisions to the. The head start program performance standards and homelessness in september 2016, the u. Head start in new york state nys council on children and. Pdf from powerpoint slides of the intro to hspps webcast. The new head start performance standards pertaining to hearing screening and followup issued 2016 the recently published head start performance standards support the provision of evidence based hearing screening for all children served in early head start and head start programs. Department of health and human services hhs administration for children and families released the new, improved, and longawaited head start performance standards in a federal notice of proposed rule making nprm. If an agency delegates operational responsibility for the entire head start or early head start program to one delegate agency, the policy council and policy committee may be the same body. Exploring the head start program performance standards. Sep 22, 2016 the new performance standards make clear that ersea will continue to be monitored closely to keep head start programs running as efficiently as possible. Standards, health care is a core head start component. One item that should be high on the list of priorities is ensuring that your program is providing the governing body and policy council with the training and technical.
Center directors and classroom staff will schedule a time for regular head. Head start program performance standards are the foundation on which programs design and deliver comprehensive, high quality individualized services to support the school readiness of children from lowincome families. The head start program performance standards define standards and minimum requirements for the entire range of head start services. Changes in head start performance standards as they apply to. Overall, the standards represent a strong vision for the future of head start as an innovative, researchbased model rooted in the commitment to helping whole families succeed.
Head start performance standards compliance tables eclkc. The new head start performance standards mean big changes for an already impactful program. Head start program performance standard overview kristen hayes owner and management consultant e. The standards in this section address the initial determination of a childs health status and developmental needs, and discuss ongoing services provided in collaboration with parents and professional service providers. Head start agencies that provide services to children and families must meet the head start program performance standards and the requirements set forth in the head start act of 2007. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, under the authority at 42 u. Ohs releases the new head start program performance standards. Head start minute fun with the performance standards. They serve as the foundation for head starts mission to deliver comprehensive, highquality individualized services supporting the school readiness of. The first set of head start program performance standards was published in the 1970s. Suggested action steps for new head start directors. The office of head start has finally issued the longawaited, new head start performance standards. The hspps reflect best practices and the latest research on early childhood development. Head start performance standards notice of proposed.
Provide researchbased program service requirements. The head start program performance standards are the foundation on which programs design and deliver comprehensive, highquality individualized services to support the school readiness of children from lowincome families. On september 1, 2016, the new head start program performance standards were announced. The head start program performance standards hspps were revised in 2016 to strengthen and improve the quality of head start programs. Performance standard compliance course is a core course in the ersea management systems credential and license emscl programs. The office of head start ohs also offers direction through program instructions pis and information memorandums ims. Applicable standards are summarized in brief below. Head start, the nations oldest and largest early education program, has been making headlines over the last few weeks in a good way.
Our 2day head start smarts conference will provide a detailed explanation of the new performance standards and what programs must do to comply. Introducing the head start program performance standards. Department of health and human services administration for children and families. New directors tool kit region 7 head start association. Head start program performance standards 45 cfr chapter xiii 10109 edition u. Overview of the proposed new head start performance standards by amy stephens cubbage. Reduce administrative burden to allow grantees to focus on outcomes over process. Sep 06, 2016 in the improving head start for school readiness act of 2007, congress instructed the office of head start to update its performance standards and to ensure any such revisions to the standards do. View the latest coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 updates from the office of head start head start policy and regulations.