1302.60 Full participation in program services and activities. ECKAN Head Start ensures all enrolled children, including but not limited to those who are eligible for services under IDEA, receive all applicable program services. Enrolled children receive services delivered in the least restrictive possible environment and they fully participate in all program activities, as denoted below. T, HV DC, AM, CDS Lesson Plans, observations, child outcomes, IFPS/IEP, child files, portfolios, parent surveys, monitoring reports. 1302.61 Additional Services for children The LEA is responsible for the evaluation and verification of children that are in need of special services. The LEA is responsible for the facilitation of meetings for children with disabilities and/or concerns. ECKAN Head Start staff will work with and educate parents on the importance of having ECKAN Head Start staff at these meetings as a support to the parents and child. All staff are trained in the Disabilities component area in Head Start, as well as on section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure all children are protected from discrimination. Head staff will ensure all children, including children with disabilities have furniture, adaptive devices, and materials that meet each child’s individual needs. If a child is on medication, an individual Health Plan will outline how the child’s needs will be met while in the program. All children are fully included in all aspects of the classroom or home visit upon enrollment. All activities are modified to meet the individual needs of all children in the classroom and during socials. If a child is in need of additional supports, ECKAN staff will refer families to their health insurance. The HS Director will allocate T, HV, FSW CDS, DC DC CDS, Asst. Dir T, HV DC, CDS, AM HC AM T, TA, HV DC, CDS HV, FSW, DC HS Dir CDS, SUPV. Screening results, meeting minutes, case Disabilities Component Training Checklist, training certificates. IFSP/IEP, lesson plans, monitoring reports, parent-child goals, parent teacher conference notes Individual Health Plan Lesson Plans, socialization plans, observations, monitoring tools. Parent input, child observation, assessment data.
Within 45 days of each child’s enrollment the following screening will be completed: Ages and Stages Questionnaire (see ASQ procedure) Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social/ Emotional (see ASQ:SE procedure) Hearing Vision Growth Charts Nutrition Charts The M-Chat will be completed at 30 months of ages unless the primary doctor has completed and a copy is in child’s file. By providing parenting education, ECKAN Head Start will ensure that parents understand the referral, evaluation, and services timelines required under IDEA. By providing advocacy training, ECKAN Head Start will ensure that parents understand their special education rights and will work with the LEA to ensure their child’s needs are identified and addressed through the IFSP/IEP, with parent permission. T, HV, AM, CDS, DC T, HV, FSW SUPV., CDS, DC Documents in child’s file IFSP/IEP documentation, Case Notes, Meeting Minutes. 1302.63 Coordination and collaboration with the local agency responsible for implementing IDEA The information gathered from screenings and parent input will be used to determine what, if any, follow- up from screening is needed. The LEA will determine if services are needed. With parent permission, ECKAN Head Start staff will collaborate with the LEA by attending IFSP/IEP meetings then work with parents to plan the child’s lessons accordingly. Head Start has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the following local education agencies: Coffey County Special Education Cooperative Douglas County Tiny-K Intervention T, HV, LEA SUPV., DCS, DC T, HV AM, CDS, DC DC HS Director, Asst. Director Referrals, case notes, meeting minutes, computer reports. IFSP/IEP meeting notes, lesson plans, observations, parent input, case notes. Signed MOUs