RADAR_ERSEA Boot Camp_ANNUAL_BB_BAlavarez__APPROVED_2023-2024

USD 443 – DODGE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

TITLE OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITY:
Federal Grant Training: Head Start ERSEA Boot Camp Sept. 26-27, 2023

NAME OF PERSON REQUESTING ACTIVITY: Brenda Carmona, Family Community Specialist
Janeth Soto, Enrollment Clerk, 2- Family Advocates
SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT: Bright Beginnings

RADAR_ERSEA Boot Camp_ANNUAL_BB_BAlavarez__APPROVED_2023-2024 - Printable Version

RADAR Protocol Planning Tool v. 2

Relevant
What is the learning topic/goal(s)? What need(s) does this meet & for whom?

• Head Start ERSEA Boot Camp intended for HS professionals with responsibilities related to eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance.
  • Identify current eligibility requirements for Head Start and Early Head Start;
  • Outline the Head Start eligibility verification process;
  • Identify when Head Start and Early Head Start eligibility re-verification is required;
  • List the elements of an acceptable community needs assessment;
  • List factors influencing recruitment strategies and selection criteria;
  • Distinguish enrollment and attendance; *Identify requirements regarding attendance;
  • Identify when open enrollment slots must be filled;
  • Outline Head Start’s policy concerning suspension and expulsion
• This year Bright Beginnings will complete the 2023-2024 Head Start Focus Area 2 Program Year Review. Information is relevant to identifying ERSEA compliance measures of the program overseen by the Family Community Specialist, The Enrollment Clerk, and two identified Family Advocates.

Aligned
How is this learning aligned to state, district, &/or building goals?

• 2022-2023 Region VII Training and Technical Assistance Plan
  • Part 1: To assist key leadership members with support for Head Start standards, and local program policies and procedures.
  • Part 2: ERSEA training will occur via webinars and conference attendance for identified staff to remain compliant with Head Start Standards.
  • Part 3: Workplans:
  • 1302.90, 1302.91, 1302.20, 1302.102, Determining, Verifying, & Documenting Eligibility
  • 1302.13 Recruitment of Children
  • 1302.50 Parent Engagement

Data-driven
What data will be used to determine need & monitor progress? How will it be used?

• The program principal/director identified attending staff members; the newly hired Family Community Specialist, the enrollment clerk and two identified family advocates who assist in the ERSEA process.
• Training is needed to identify updates in program performance standards in relation to Bright Beginnings Work Plans in the area of ERSEA; Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance.

Action-oriented
How will the learning take place? How will the learning be supported?

• ACTIVITY 1
  • Identified members will complete attendance of virtual live session trainings.
• ACTIVITY 2
  • Identified members will conference with the director/principal and management team to pinpoint any revisions to the 2023-2024 Work Plans in the area of ERSEA, Recruitment of Children and Family Engagement.

Results-driven
What is the anticipated impact on teachers? On students?

• BENCHMARK 1
  • Named attendees will identify their role in the ERSEA process and embed work into meeting Head Start ERSEA program compliance.
• BENCHMARK 2
• Revisions will be made as needed in the following areas of the work plans:
  • 1302.90, 1302.91, 1302.20, 1302.102, Determining, Verifying, & Documenting Eligibility
  • 1302.13 Recruitment of Children
  • 1302.50 Parent Engagement