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SYSTEMS APPROACH TO INCLUSION IN HEAD START Region IV Quality Improvement Center for Disabilities Services

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The Systems 1.Program Governance 2. Planning 3. Communication 4. Record-Keeping and Reporting 5. On-Going Monitoring 6. Self-Assessment 7. Human Resources 8. Fiscal

Program Governance Effective Structure of Shared Governance a. Governing Board b. Policy Groups c.Parent Committee Oversight Policies and Procedures Dispute Resolution - External and Internal Program Assessment Shared Decision-Making

Program Governance  Policy Council Approval of Disabilities   Services Plan .  Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment    Priorities  Dispute Resolution Policy should include    strategies regarding children with    disabilities

Planning On-going system of Program Planning Community and Self-Assessments Long & Short Range Goals and Objectives Written Plans for Implementing High Quality Outcomes addressed for Children & Families Community Assessment explores Incidence Services Resources

Planning Are Disabilities Services Needs addressed in the Community Assessment (CA)? Disabilities Services Plan Does the Disabilities Services Plan include  required service areas under CFR 1308.4? Are Disabilities Services addressed in the Program Self-Assessment?

Communication System of Communication Timely and Accurate Information to achieve outcomes for children  and families

Communication Parents Staff Governing Bodies Policy Groups Grantees and Delegates Community Partners (e.g., LEA, Part C, Child Care, Health Care Providers...)

Record-Keeping and Reporting Record Keeping System Effective Efficient Timely Accurate CONFIDENTIAL Reporting To Families regarding Child’s Progress Program Reporting: In-House and External

Record-Keeping and Reporting Screening Results - How are Results Reported to Parents? Referral - Who Makes and Tracks Them?  IEP/IFSP - Who has access? Where kept? On-going Assessment Documentation of the above procedures CONFIDENTIALITY Progress Reports?  Are they shared with Parents?

On Going Monitoring System System Insures Implementation of Federal Rules- Head Start Performance Standards Procedures should address: Who What Where When How

On Going Monitoring System Ensure Timely, Comprehensive Services Annual Review of ADA – Section 504 Plan Monitoring Early Intervention, Special Education and Related Services Services Received in Natural Environments and Least Restrictive Environments (LRE)

Self Assessment System Annual Self-Assessment Of Program Effectiveness Progress towards Program Goals and Objectives Informs Program Planning Promotes Effective Change

Self Assessment System Include Issues about Children with Disabilities in Self-Assessment Instrument Program Goals Include Outcomes for Children with Disabilities Community Assessment includes Information about Disabilities

Human Resources System Effective System of Human Resource Management Organizational Structure Staff Qualifications Staffing Patterns Staff Training and Professional Development

Human Resources System Person Responsible for Disabilities Services Individual Professional Development Plans On-going Supportive Supervision Annual Staff Performance Evaluations Staff Child Ratios, Group Size and Caseloads

Human Resources Part II Hiring Practices Comply with ADA and Section 504 Job Descriptions Attitudes and Beliefs Health & Mental Health Services Providers or Supervisors of Special Education and Related Services are State Qualified

Fiscal System Effective Fiscal Management System Developing and Approving Budget Monitoring Expenditures Producing Reports Maintaining Accountability Who is involved?  How do you know about it?

Fiscal System Interagency Agreements Identify Providers and their Resources Budget Reflects Adequate Resources Staff, Consultants, Equipment, Materials, Services, Training Transitioning Input in Developing Budget includes: Staff, Parents, Policy Groups, and Governing Board