Classroom Observations (anecdotal notes, NAEYC tool, HSPS Implementation Checklist, ECERS, Health & Safety Checklists or similar tools) Head Start HSPS 1304.21 ( c) (2) ; 1304.50 (d) (1) (viii); 13051 (i) (1)-(3) As needed but a minimum of 2x per year. The classroom shall be open for formal observation by Head Start staff. The results of observations are shared with the Teacher, District Coordinator, and building Principal for continuous improvement.
Kindergarten Transition Assessment HSPS 1304.40 (c) (1)(i); 1304.41 (c) (1) (iv) 1X per year Classroom Teacher completes a transition form. This form and the WSS Progress reports are provided to Head Start and to parents of student 7 days prior to student's Kindergarten Roundup. ECERS (Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale) HSPS1304.50 (d) (1) (viii) 1304.51 (i) (1)- (3; 1304.52 (b) (1) & (2) As requested by Head Start or ABC District Early Childhood Coordinator or Building Principal Provided by Head on a yearly basis and done by an outside observation source. The results are shared with Teacher, District Coordinator, and building Principal. An action plan is submitted to the Program Manager for scores under 5.
Portfolio See also the section on Work Sampling System page 10 of this checklist. HSPS1304.21 (c) (2); 1304.20 (d); 1304.20 (b) (3) On-going throughout year Classroom Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a portfolio compilation of each student's work throughout the year, which demonstrates progress in outcome domain areas. The portfolios are made available to the student's family. Alternative sampling formats may be used, if approved in advance, by Head Start.
Lesson Plans HSPS 1304.21 (a) (4) (ii), 1304.21 (a) (4) (iv), 1304.21 (a) (5) (i) (ii), 1304.21 (a) (3) (ii) 1304.21 (c) (1) -1304.21 (c) (1) (vii) Monthly Classroomsmust have a written curriculum and written program of activities. Schedules/plan must be posted and based on Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Lesson plans are placed in a file or binder for review.
Home Visits & Conferences HSPS 1304.21 (a) (2) (iii), 1304.40 (e) (5), 1304.40 (i) (1) At least 2 Home Visits and 2 Conferences per year Home visits and conferences are scheduled at the family’s convenience. These visits can be done jointly with the Family Worker. Visits are documented on a home visit form and dates are submitted to the Program Manager on a monthly basis. Computer tracking reports are generated by Head Start and shared with the Teacher or administrator. DECA HSPS 1304.24 (a) 1304.440 (f) (4) (i)-(3) 2 times a year Classroom Teacher completes based on written observations. The Teacher scores the DECA. The classroom profile scores are used to develop classroom strategies. The DECA form is provided by Head Start
Opportunities to expand knowledge base including field trips. HSPS 1304.21(a)(4)(i); 1304.21(a)(4)(iv) Monthly The classroom Teacher is to incorporate appropriate experiences into the lesson plans. This includes field trips, walking to special events/places or having a special visitor in the classroom. These events must be reflected on lesson plans. Participate in program HSPS 1304.51 (i) (1) At once a year Assist in program self-assessment by providing the items/documentation required to conduct the self-assessment of the program.
assessments that meet the Head Start mandated domains. WSS- Work Sampling System HSPS 1304.21 (c) (2) 1304.40(e)(i); 1304.20(b)(3); 1304.21(a) (2) (i) At least 3 times per program year The Teachers use the child’s ongoing documentation to complete the assessment. The results are used in classroom planning and individualizing. This information is shared with parents and needs to indicate parent goals are incorporated into the process. CARE Service Requirement Source Frequency Details