Performance Area Performance Measures STANDARDS Data Source(s) Performance Measure Rating Education and Child Development Services The program uses data (e.g., data related to curriculum implementation, screenings and assessments, teaching practices, etc.) to ensure oversight and ongoing program improvement, effective service delivery, and child outcomes and school readiness. All programs HSPPS 1302.102(b)-(d) CELS pp. 38-44, 48-55 The program fully engages with disabilities in all aspects of the program, engages families of children with disabilities in their children’s learning and development, and supports families in becoming advocates for services that meet their children’s needs. All programs HSPPS 1302.61(a); 1302.62 CELS pp. 100-109 Using a developmentally appropriate curriculum that align with the HSELOF, the program has designed teaching practices and learning environments and has achieved progress in children’s development and growth. All programs Head Start Act 642(f)(3); 1302.31(b)(1)(i); 1302.31(b)(1)(II); CELS pp. 46-48 The program has demonstrated achievement of individual children’s school readiness goals through effectively analyzing and using child-level assessment data to monitor children’s individual progress and individualize services for children. All programs HSPPS 1302.31(b)(iii); 1302.31(b)(2); 1304.11(b)(2)(ii) CELS p. 49 The program has demonstrated achievement of program-level school readiness goals through effectively aggregating, analyzing, and using assessment data to monitor program progress and inform program improvements. All programs 1304.11(b)(2)(i) CELS pp. 53-54 based
Performance Area Performance Measures STANDARDS Data Source(s) Performance Measure Rating Health Program Services The program effectively collects, tracks, addresses, and shares information regarding each child’s health status and health needs, including health, mental health, oral health, and nutritional needs. All programs 1302.41; 1302.42 (a)-(d); 1302.45(b)(1); 1302.46 CELS pp. 56-79 The program maintains and monitors for effective oral health practices and nutrition services that meet the nutritional needs of and accommodates the feeding requirements of each child. HS/EHS only HSPPS 1302.43;1302.44(a) CELS pp. 59-62, 67-75 The program effectively utilizes mental health consultation to support including home visitors, in identifying and meeting children’s mental health and social and emotional needs. HS/EHS only HSPPS 1302.45 CELS pp. 76-79 For programs serving pregnant women, the program provides and monitors for quality services that facilitate enrolled pregnant women’s access to health care and provide information to support prenatal post-partum maternal and infant health and emotional well-being. HS/EHS only HSPPS 1302.80; 1302.81; 1302.82 CELS p. 95 The program has implemented a process for monitoring and maintaining healthy and safe environments, including providing meaningful feedback to and ensuring continuous improvements in health and safety practices as well as 1302.47(b); 1302.90(c); 1302.101(a)(2); Head Start Act Sec. 648A(g)(3)
Performance Area Performance Measures STANDARDS Data Source(s) Performance Measure Rating Family and Community Engagement Services The program integrates family engagement and support strategies into all systems and demonstrates progress in providing quality program services to support family and promote school readiness. All programs HSPPS 1305.20(a); 1302.50(b)(6) CELS pp.89-95 The program uses family engagement and support services data to strengthen parent and family outcomes. All programs HSPPS 1302.102(b)-(d) CELS pp.89-95 The program implements a systematic approach to staff hiring, supervision, training, and professional development. All programs HSPPS 1302.90(d)(1); 1302.91(e)(7); 1302.92(b)(3); 1302.101 (a)(2) CELS pp. 125-134 The program creates welcoming, culturally, and linguistically responsive program environments. All programs HSPPS 1302.50(b) CELS pp. 41-43 The program collaborates with parents to identify strengths and needs and make progress toward individual family outcomes. PI/HS/EHS only HSPPS 1302.52(b)-(c) CELS pp. 91-93
Performance Area Performance Measures STANDARDS Data Source(s) Performance Measure Rating Fiscal Infrastructure The governing body has an approach for approving financial management, accounting, reporting policies, and compliance with laws and regulations, and has a strategy for ensuring annual approval of the operating budget of the agency and for ensuring the use of shared data for administering and overseeing programs while safeguarding funds. HS/EHS Only Head Start Act 642(c) (1)(E)(i); 642(c)(1)(E)(iv)(VII)(bb) The program has an approach for ensuring the policy committee is involved in budget planning for program expenditures, including policies for reimbursement and effective participation in policy committee activities. HS/EHS Only Head Start Act 642(c)(2)(D)(iv) The program has an approach for maintaining a program, fiscal, and human resource management structure that provides effective management and oversight of all program and fiduciary areas of responsibility to ensure accomplishment of program objectives. HS/EHS Only HSPPS 1302.101(a)(1) Uniform Guidance 75.03(b)-(d)
Performance Area Performance Measures STANDARDS Data Source(s) Performance Measure Rating Fiscal Management Systems The program has a financial management system and accounting and reporting practices that support ongoing fiscal operations and enable the program to remain in compliance with laws, regulations, grant terms and conditions. HS/EHS Only Uniform Guidance 75.30(b)(1) -(7) HSPPS 1302.101(a)(4) The program ensures payment of allowable program expenses promptly and within the appropriate budget period. HS/EHS Only Uniform Guidance 75.305(b)(1) The program has a process to identify and obtain cost-effective insurance for those identified risks. HS/EHS Only HSPPS 1303.12;1303.52(b) Uniform Guidance 75.317 The program is accountable for the services their delegate agencies provide and ensures provision of high-quality services to children and families. HS/EHS Only HSPPS 1303.30