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Macomb Community Action
Head Start 0-5
2014 - 2015 Serving children and families in Macomb County since 1964
ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Contents
Macomb Community Action is sponsored by Macomb County government, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Dept. of Energy, Michigan Department of Human Services, Office of Services to the Aging, Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Education, and Area Agency on Aging, 1-B. Macomb Community Action complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Michigan Handicappers Civil Rights Act, the Older American Act, the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To inquire about reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Macomb Community Action at 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10, Clinton Twp. Michigan 48036 (586) 469-6999, TDD (586) 469-5962. All Macomb Community Action programs, services, and activities will be provided equally without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or physical handicap/disability.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………
History, Purpose & Program Description____________________________________________________ 1
Vision, Mission & Values_______________________________________________________________________ 2
Staff Credentials________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Program Information__________________________________________________________________________ 4-7
Financial Statements__________________________________________________________________________ 8-9
Early Childhood Development & Education Services_______________________________________ 10-11
Community Bridges____________________________________________________________________________ 10
Class Scores____________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Program Goals & Objectives___________________________________________________________________ 13-14
Disabilities & Mental Health Services ________________________________________________________ 15
Health & Nutrition Services___________________________________________________________________ 16
Family Partnerships___________________________________________________________________________ 17
Federal Reviews________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Community Partnerships______________________________________________________________________ 18
Governing Board Information_________________________________________________________________ 19
Company Information_________________________________________________________________________ 21
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Macomb Community Action
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Vision
Macomb Community Action
will be recognized nationally
as the premier Community
Action Agency acting as an
instrument of change by
improving the lives of those
we serve.
Mission
Macomb Community Action
provides a network of
comprehensive educational,
economic and social services
to Macomb County residents
in need. In pursuit of the
mission, our team of
dedicated, compassionate
staff and volunteers will
continue to diminish the
causes and effects of poverty.
Values
Macomb Community Action
values:
Integrity
Commitment to
excellence
Accountability
Passion in the belief
of what we do
Showing courtesy
and respect
MACOMB
COMMUNITY
ACTION
History
Project Head Start began as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty
through the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Head Start began in 1965 as an
eight-week summer program focusing on the health needs of low-income
children.
In 1965, the first 307 children were enrolled in Macomb County Head Start’s
summer program which was formed under the Macomb Community Action. The
following year Congress authorized Head Start programs to be year-round
allowing Macomb Community Action to service 550 children its new part-day
program.
The Head Start preschool program is funded to enroll 842 children age three to
five in both part-day and full day sessions. The Head Start preschool classrooms
are located throughout Macomb County in elementary schools, churches and
early childhood centers.
Early Head Start funding was granted to Macomb County on December 23, 2009
as part of the American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) under President
Barack Obama. The grant funds 92 total slots for pregnant women and infants
and toddlers ages zero to three years and is contracted through Community
Partners. There are 60 home-based and 32 center-based enrollment
opportunities.
March 1, 2015 Macomb Community Action was awarded an additional 88 child
slots through the Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership grant. This addition
emphasized partnering with community partners which was already our model.
Today the Macomb Community Action Head Start 0-5 offers 1,022 enrollment
opportunities for Macomb County’s low-income infants, toddlers, preschool
children and pregnant women.
Purpose
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children
and Families (ACF) provides funding to all Head Start programs servicing children
and families through the federal Office of Head Start.
The purpose of the Head Start program is to promote school readiness using a
developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum. In addition to education
services, Head Start is mandated to provide health, nutrition, social service
support, mental health consultation and the facilitation of disability services.
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Head Start 0-5
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Vision
To nurture the development and wellness of children and families as they
strive to achieve their full potential.
Mission
Macomb Community Action Head Start 0-5 strengthens and empowers
children 0-5 years old and their families by promoting health, education, and
resiliency.
Philosophy
Macomb Community Action Head Start values parents as the primary teachers
of their children. We believe children learn best in a consistent, safe and
nurturing environment fostered by collaboration between families and school.
We believe each child is unique and respect his/her need for individualization
through active learning; challenging their existing skill level in order to
promote the child’s health, ability to learn, emotional wellness, and respect
for cultural diversity.
Values
In the context of relationships, Macomb Community Action Head Start values:
• Children learning by exploring, playing and moving
• Children learning at their own pace, to reach optimal development
• Secure attachments between children and adults
• Family-centered approaches
• Respect for diverse cultures
• Health education and preventative care, at home and in school
• The support of families through pregnancy, delivery and parenting
• Personal and professional growth of all families and staff
• Collaborative efforts with community partners
“Early Head Start has
been a great help to our
family, by providing
excellent child care for
our son so that both of
us can work without the
expense of child care
which we cannot afford
with our budget. We
know that our son is in
good responsible and
loving hands when we
leave him in your care,
and he loves coming
every day.”
Pamela B.
EHS parent
SUCCESS STORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Staff Credentials
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Head Start programs are funded to service children and families at 100% of poverty. School readiness
preparation is the primary focus of Head Start. Health, mental health and disabilities services are
essential components of the program, ensuring that a child’s physical, social and development needs are
met.
Early Head Start Head Start
8 Teachers 31 Teachers 100% Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood 13% Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
6 Home Visitors 84% Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development
100% Bachelor’s Degree In Early Childhood 3% Master’s Degree
4 Teacher Assistants 64 Teacher Assistants 75% Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood 20% Child Development Credential (CDA)
70% Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
9% Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
Child DevelopmentCredential
Associates Degree in EarlyChildhood Education
Bachelor's Degree in EarlyChildhood Education
Master's Degree
Teaching Staff Credentials
HS Teachers HS Assistance EHS Teachers EHS Assistance
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Program Information
*All figures collected from Aug 31, 2015 data Page 4
MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
EHS HS Enrollment ACF Funded Enrollment 92 842 Cumulative Enrollment 154 1046 Primary type of eligibility Income below 100% of federal poverty line 68% 78% Receives public assistance (FIP, SSI) 24% 11.6% Status as a foster child 2% 3.3% Status as homeless 18% 2.4% Over income 5% 4.7% Ethnicity and Race Hispanic or Latino origin 0.6% 3.3% Non-Hispanic or Non-Latino origin 99.4% 96.7% American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3% 0.2% Asian 0% 2.1% Black or African American 36.4% 26.9% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0% 0.3% White 44.8% 51.6% BiRacial/Multi-racial 9.7% 11.6% Other 7.8% 7.2% Unspecified 0% 0.2% Primary language of family at home English 91.6% 86.1% Spanish 0% 0.2% Middle Eastern & South Asian 6.5% 0.9% East Asian 0% 0.3% Unspecified 1.9% 12.7% Families Total number of families served 112 961 Number of EHS pregnant women 40 N/A Percentage of two-parent families 32% 44% Percentage of single-parent families 68% 55% % of Eligible children served 67.2% (or 1046)
of 1556 eligible served Average Monthly Enrollment % (of funded) 100% enrolled each month
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Program Information continued
Page 5 *All figures collected from Aug 31, 2015 data
MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
“As a volunteer for Head Start, I just wanted to let you know how wonderful I think your program is. I volunteered out in the Romeo classroom, and I have tremendous respect for the teacher personally and professionally. She makes learning fun, the children enjoy socializing and getting to know one another, they learn the importance of rules, respect and cooperation. The staff shows love, and caring and works hard to build a rapport with the children. I would like to come back next year as a volunteer. Everyone, teachers and students made me feel very welcome and it was very enjoyable.”
Susan R.
Volunteer
EHS HS Education Level of Parents/Guardians
An advance degree or baccalaureate degree 3% .02% An associate degree, vocational school, or some college 34.4% 39% A high school graduate or GED 26.6% 16% Less than high school graduate 39% 45%
Employment Of the two-parent families, the number of families in which: Both parents/guardians are employed 2% 14% One parent/guardian is employed 8% 68% Both parents/guardians are not working N/A 18% Of the one-parent families, the number of families in which: The parent/guardian is employed 6% 83% The parent/guardian is not working 4% 17%
Federal or other assistance Families receiving FIP (TANF) & SSI 16% 11% Families receiving WIC 37% 44% Families receiving SNAP 32% 53%
Family Services Emergency Crisis 38.4% 6.4% Housing 12.8% 6.2% Mental Health 5.6% 2.2% English as a Second Language 0.8% 4.2% Adult Education 6.4% 5.7% Job Training 2.4% 3% Substance Abuse Treatment 0.8% 0% Child Abuse 2.4% 1.9% Domestic Violence 2.4% 0.6% Child Support 0% 0.1% Health Education 73% 88% Assistance to families of incarcerated individuals 1.6% 1.7% Parenting Education 68.8% 88% Relationship/Marriage Education 0.4% 0.2% Number of families that received at least one service 75.2% 88%
TESTIMONIAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Program Information continued
*All figures collected from Aug 31, 2015 data Page 6
MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
EHS HS Transportation Services Children who received transportation N/A 29%
Parent Involvement Children who had fathers/father figure who participated in scheduled activities N/A 25%
Health Children with health insurance 62.3% 79.6%
Medical Home Children with ongoing health care 100% 93.1%
Medical Services Children up-to-date on well-checks 18% 50% Children who received treatment for: Anemia 0% 1.2% Asthma 7% 0.9% Hearing Difficulties 0% 0.5% Underweight N/A 13% Overweight N/A 7% Obese N/A 10% Vision Problems 0% 3%
Immunization Services Children up-to-date 55% 89%
Dental Home Children with continued access to dental care 100% 82%
Dental Services Children who received preventive care 93% 92% Number of all children who completed a dental exam 100% 93% Of these: Percentage diagnosed needing treatment 11% Of these: Percentage received treatment 34%
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Program Information continued
Page 7 *All figures collected from Aug 31, 2015 data
MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
EHS HS Mental Health Referrals Percentage of children for whom the mental health (MH) professionals consulted with program staff about the child’s behavior 12% 4% Of these: Percentage of children who were referred outside of Head Start 2% 2% Percentage received mental health services 50% 50%
Disabilities Services Children who received services 10% 11% Of these: Percentage who were determined eligible to receive early intervention services Prior to enrollment 80% 66% During this enrollment 20% 34%
“Head Start has helped my family in more
than one way. My son Oni started with
EHS when he was 1 1/2. As a young
mother, who had never left her children
with anyone but immediate family, I was a
little skeptical. These tree women built a
relationship with me very. Quickly. Oni will
be four this year. They helped mold him
into the little boy he is now. He's
extremely smart, funny, helpful, and has
the most amazing imagination ever.
January my daughter started the
program.
She has advanced so quickly. She's
independent, affectionate, enjoys books
and loves to dance. Sending my Children
into the program was the best decision
I've ever made. The teachers are
amazing! Not only do they just teach, I
truly feel in my heart they love and care
for each child's wellbeing as if they were
their own. Not only do they just care for
my children, but for my families wellbeing
also. They have helped with many tips for
their upbringing. Resources in which we
have been in dire need for at times,
events that are frees do fun, and so much
more. The teaching staff, are truly angels
that were put into our lives for a
reason. You couldn't have picked three
better teachers to mold the minds of
children! I truly am great full for them
and your program!”
Kristin C.
EHS parent
SUCCESS STORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Financial Statements
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Background
Head Start 0-5 is a program designed to service low-income pregnant women and children birth through
school age and their families. School readiness preparation is a focus with health, mental health and
disabilities services as the foundation for a child’s physical, social and developmental needs.
Grant Period
September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015
Funding Amount
Head Start 0-5 funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014, 2014-2015 school year includes an increase to
restore the 5.2% sequestration reduction that equals $354,069. The FY 2014 funding amount also
provides for a 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
BUDGET
Budget Item
14-15 FY 2014
HE
AD
ST
AR
T
Head Start Program Operations Base Award Amount
$5,612,614
Head Start Training/Technical Assistance (T&TA) Award Amount
$69,039
COLA Award Amount
$72,964
EA
RLY
HE
AD
ST
AR
T
Early Head Start Program Operations Base Award Amount
$1,105,954
Early Head Start Training/Technical Assistance - T/TA Award Amount
$27,649
COLA Award Amount
$14,377
Total Federal Funds $6,902,597 In-Kind/Match $1,725,649
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Financial Statements continued
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Training and Technical Assistance
Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) funding is provided to
ensure continuous professional development for staff in
trainings/conferences, as well as allocated funds for college
tuition reimbursement.
The In-Kind/ Match reflects 20% of the federal budget. Samples
of In-Kind/match items include:
Real property (classroom space)
Goods/materials/equipment & services
Classroom functions or parental time spent for required
screenings
Home activities (parent/child curriculum extensions - PICL
and LINKS)
Funding Utilization
The program is mandated to serve 934 pregnant women &
children birth through school age. There are nineteen (19)
traditional preschool Head Start centers and seven (7) Head Start
full-day/full-week classrooms for working parents and/or those
attending college. In addition, we have four (4) Early Head Start
classrooms and provide six (6) Early Head Start home visitors
throughout Macomb County.
The program is working with the Macomb Intermediate School
District (MISD) to receive state Great Start Readiness Program
(GSRP) funds to blend with the Head Start funds to support the
full day classrooms. The proposed request is for 120 slots,
increasing funding by $423,360.
The program will also be seeking to expand the Early Head Start
program with up-coming funding for the Early Head Start/Child
Care Partnership (CCP) grant funds in 2015. The basis for this
CCP grant is that services are provided through a sub-contracted
child care partner.
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Early Childhood Development & Education Services
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Macomb Community Action Head Start implements Creative
Curriculum and Teaching Strategies (TS) Gold Assessment system.
Teaching staff to conduct observations to measure and monitor
each child’s skills within the developmental domains. Observations
are entered into the TS Gold Database to produce individual,
classroom, and program-wide reports.
The Office of Head Start has increased the emphasis on quality,
accountability and vision of desired outcomes for children’s
learning and development. The program focuses on the
comprehensive links between National Association of the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC) best practices, state licensing
requirements, Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold
Assessment System, Ages and Stages Questionnaire – Social
Emotional (ASQ-SE), and the Head Start Outcomes Framework to
ensure a solid foundation for children’s learning. Professional
Development is provided to all teaching and support staff on
curriculum implementation and documentation to meet state and
federal child outcome measures.
Child outcomes
TS Gold Assessment system blends ongoing, authentic,
observational assessment for all areas of development and
learning with intentional, focused, performance-assessment tasks
for selected predictors of school success in the areas of literacy and
numeracy. With this information, the teacher can guide children’s
learning by planning engaging and purposeful experiences that are
responsive to individual and group needs. Head Start children are
assessed three times per year, and Early Head Start children are
assessed four times per year, focusing on thirty eight objectives
organized into nine areas of development and learning. The
learning content identified in early learning standards is organized
into six domains; these domains are social-emotional, physical,
language, cognitive, literacy, and mathematics. An added area for
English Language Acquisition allows the teacher to follow a child’s
progress in acquiring receptive and expressive skills in English. The
goal of the program is that 100% of enrolled children will show
growth areas of development. At the end of the 2014-2015
program year, 98% of enrolled children met or exceeded the
widely-held state expectations for kindergarten readiness in these
developmental areas.
Public School Districts: Anchor Bay Public Schools @ Sugarbush Elementary Center Line Public Schools @ Center Line Early Childhood Center Clintondale Community Schools @ Parker Elementary Fitzgerald Public Schools @ Schofield Elementary Fraser Public Schools @ Dooley Early Childhood Center Lake Shore Public Schools @ Born Center L’Anse Creuse Public Schools @ Carkenord Elementary Macomb Intermediate School District @ MISD (Chippewa Valley Schools) Mt. Clemens Community Schools @ Seminol New Haven Community Schools @ New Haven Elementary Richmond Community Schools @ Will Lee Elementary Romeo Community Schools @ Croswell Building Roseville Community Schools @ Dort Elementary South Lake Schools @ Avalon Elementary Utica Community Schools @ Community Education Center at Walsh Van Dyke Public Schools @ Kennedy Warren Consolidated Schools @ Hatherly Elementary Warren Woods Public Schools @ Hawthorn Center
Other Private Partners: Morning Star Early Learning Center Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
GSRP Blended Classrooms: Lakeview Public Schools @ Lakeview Elementary Warren Consolidated Schools @ Hatherly L’Anse Creuse Public Schools@ Carkenord Lake Shore Public Schools @ Born Center VanDyke Public Schools @ Kennedy Center Line Public Schools @ Centerline Early Childhood Center Fraser Public Schools @ Dooley Early Childhood Center Morning Star Early Learning Center
Early Head Start Center Based: Morning Star Early Learning Center Kennedy Early Childhood Center Macomb County Community Mental Health
COMMUNITY BRIDGES
Home Based:
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Kindergarten Transition
Parents with children moving from Head Start to Kindergarten
are provided with school district contact information, and
parents are encouraged to seek information early to familiarize
their children with the school they will be attending. Transition
materials given to parents include a children’s book and tips for
successful registration and transitioning into Kindergarten.
Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) The ITERS is a tool that assess the classroom (center based)
environment, and teacher interactions with the children. The
items that are assessed with this tool are, space and furnishings,
personal care routines, listening and talking, activities,
interaction, program structure, and parents and staff. The tool
uses a scale from 1-7 (1 being inadequate and 7 being
excellent).
The scores for the 14/15 year are as follows:
1. Space and Furnishings - 5.5
2. Personal Care Routines - 6.66
3. Listening and Talking - 6.49
4. Activities - 5.16
5. Interaction - 6.25
6. Program Structure - 5.68
6.0 Parent and Staff
HOME VISITING OBSERVATION RECORD
SYSTEM (HVORS) The HVORS tool is used to assess the quality of the home visits that are performed by the home based program. The areas that this tool focuses on are, home visitor facilitation of parent child interaction, home visitor’s responsiveness to families, the home visitor’s relationship with families, home visitors non intrusiveness, parent-child interaction, parent engagement during the home visit, and child engagement during the home visit.
The tool is scored on a 1-5 scale (1 being inadequate and 7 being excellent)
For the 14/15 year, the average score for the areas assessed are as follows:
1. Home visitors facilitation of
parent/child interaction- 5.1
2. Home Visitors
Responsiveness to families- 5.1
3. Home visitors relationships
with families- 5.98
4. Home Visitors non-
intrusiveness- 4.66
5. Parent/Child interaction
during home visit-5.31
6. Parent Engagement during
home visit- 5.08
7. Child engagement during
home visit- 6.8
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Class Scores
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
2014-2015 School Year
The scale is a 7 point scale (1 low - 7high except Negative Climate score is reversed)
Domain Dimension National 2014 Dimension/ Domain
Head Start 2014/2015 Dimension/ Domain Ed Specialists
CLASS Scores Federal Reviewers March 2015
Emotional Support Assesses the degree to which teachers establish and promote a positive climate in their classroom through their everyday interactions.
Positive Climate
6.07 6.10
6.05 (5.89)
5.58 (5.9356)
Negative Climate
1.05
1.77
1.09 Teacher Sensitivity
5.91
5.87
5.97
Regard for Student Perspective
5.46
5.41
5.29
Classroom Organization Assesses classroom routine and procedures related to the organization and management of children’s behavior, time, and attention in the classroom.
Behavior Management
6.04 5.83
5.63 (5.31)
5.95 (5.8687)
Productivity 5.10 5.73 6.20
Instructional Learning Formats
5.36
4.59
5.45
Instructional Support Assesses the way in which teachers implement the curriculum to effectively promote cognitive and language development.
Concept Development
2.51 2.90
3.8 (3.80)
2.41 (2.6414)
Quality of Feedback
2.91
3.82
2.53
Language Modeling
3.28
3.79
2.98
The CLASS® Pre-K observational tool was designed to create a common metric and vocabulary that could be used to
describe various aspects of quality across the early childhood and elementary grades. The tool assesses three crucial
domains of teacher-student interaction: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization and Instructional Support. The
domains are subsequently subdivided into dimensions. Through the implementation of this tool, programs are able to
establish an accurate picture of classroom interactions, highlight areas of strength and areas for growth, and obtain
information associated with the programs needs such as additional professional development.
The scores above represent a cross-section comparison of the national average, Macomb Community Action Head Start
self-assessed results and the CLASS/Federal reviewer’s results. The numbers shown in parentheses represent the
average score of that particular domain. The domain score is obtained by calculating the average of the scores from
each dimension. Based on the Federal Reviewers scores, Macomb Community Action Head Start scored higher than
the national average in Classroom Organization. Macomb Community Action Head Start is below the national average
for Emotional Support by < 0.16% and Instructional Support by < 0.26%.
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Program Goals & Objectives
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Goal 1: Promote School Readiness
Objective 1: Approaches to Learning
100% of children will show an increase in curiosity
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 94% Winter: 98% Spring: 94.4%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 64% Winter: 86% Spring: 94.3%
100% of children will show an increase in motivation
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 94% Winter: 98% Spring: 94.4%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 64% Winter: 86% Spring: 94.3%
Objective 2: Cognitive and General Knowledge
100% of children will show an increase in number concepts classification skills
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 100% Winter: 98% Spring: 91.5%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 76% Winter: 96% Spring: 95.2%
100% of children will show an increase in use of symbols in representing
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 100% Winter: 98% Spring: 97.1%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 76% Winter: 96% Spring: 95.2%
Objective 3: Language and Literacy
100% of children will increase their understanding of phonological awareness
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 94% Winter: 100% Spring: 74.6%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 60% Winter: 96.0% Spring: 91.7%
100% of children will increase their understanding of language to express thoughts and needs
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 94% Winter: 92% Spring: 77.7%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 60% Winter: 82% Spring: 90.5%
Objective 4: Physical Development
100% of children will demonstrate an increase in gross motor manipulative skills
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 97% Winter: 97% Spring: 93.0%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 60% Winter: 76% Spring: 90.7%
100% of children will demonstrate an increase in fine motor strength and coordination skills
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 99% Winter: 96% Spring: 95.8%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 72% Winter: 82% Spring: 94.8%
Objective 5: Social-Emotional
100% of children will show an increase in establishing and sustaining positive relationships
Head Start 0-3 Fall: 97% Winter: 98% Spring: 94.3%
Head Start 3-5 Fall: 49% Winter: 64% Spring: 91.6%
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Program Goals & Objectives continued
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Goal 2: Promote Parenting & Family Engagement
Objective 1: Educate 100% of families to promote wellness and stability
Fall: Parent Event = 100% invited, 30% participated
Winter: Parent Training = 100% invited, 2% participation
Spring: Parent Event = 100% invited, 10% participated
Objective 2: 100% of parents will participate in school readiness activities
Fall: Home Visit = 96% of families had parent participation
Winter: Conferences = 88% of families had parent participation
Spring: Home Visits = 86% of families had parent participation
Objective 3: 100% of Macomb County Head Start 0-5 sites will maintain
representation and participation at Policy Council throughout the program year
Fall: 21% participation
Winter: 12% participation
Spring: 10% participation
Objective 4: 100% of families will receive a supportive transition process, with-in
the program
Fall: Early Head Start transitioned 1 child into Head Start preschool; 2 pregnant
women delivered their babies, 2 babies were subsequently enrolled
Winter: Early Head Start transitioned 3 children into Head Start preschool; 7
pregnant women delivered their babies, 7 babies were subsequently enrolled
Spring: Early Head Start transitioned 5 children into Head Start preschool; 4
pregnant women delivered their babies, 4 babies were subsequently enrolled
Summer: Early Head Start will transition 8% of children into a Head Start preschool
program in the Fall 2014; 17% will transition out of Head Start into a local
preschool program 54% of Head Start children will be transitioning into
Kindergarten in the Fall 2014
“Head Start has been
great for socializing
and getting our son
with children his own
age. It has also made
him more
independent. I think
it will really help him
prepare for
kindergarten. He
really enjoys going to
school everyday!!”
Trish H.
HS parent
SUCCESS STORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Disabilities & Mental Health Services
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Macomb Community Action Head Start 0-5 offers an integrated system of care for the special needs and mental well-being of children, pregnant women and staff.
Disabilities
The Head Start Disabilities Coordinator works closely with Macomb County’s local school districts and the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) to coordinate required services for children with disabilities. Most school districts within Macomb County provide on-site ancillary services to the preschool children during the Head Start day. Some children enrolled in an Early Childhood Special Education program within the school district may also participate in Head Start. Infants and toddlers with disabilities are categorized either under Part B or Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Part B eligible children receive special education support in the Macomb Infant Preschool Program (MIPP). Infants and toddlers eligible for Part C of IDEA receive communication support through socialization group opportunities. All 0-3 early intervention programs are operated through the MISD.
Mental Health
Macomb Community Action Head Start 0-5 employs a full-time licensed social worker as the Mental Health Specialist. This specialist provides support to parents and teaching staff related to mental wellness of Head Start children. In addition, needs of program staff members are addressed through mentoring and training opportunities. Mental Health services are provided to uphold the program’s philosophy of encouraging social/emotional development and resiliency in children. Each classroom environment is supported by the Mental Health Specialist through observation, reflective supervision and the overall wellness of the environment. The Mental Health Specialist works closely with all service experts to ensure classroom and family concerns are addressed. Parenting support is provided through the Love & Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun® parenting curriculum. Parent support groups facilitated by the Mental Health Specialist, meet weekly for five weeks for each session of Love & Logic.
Social/Emotional Focus
Macomb Community Action Head Start 0-5 parents complete a Social/Emotional assessment using the Ages & Stages Questionnaire: Social Emotional (ASQ: SE). The ASQ: SE screening result helps parents and staff in individualizing goals for each child and is one factor considered in the decision to refer a child for further evaluation. Each questionnaire addresses seven behavioral areas: self-regulation, compliance, communication, adaptive functioning, autonomy, affect, and interaction with people. The screening results help staff to individualize skill development for each child in the area of Social/Emotional development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Health & Nutrition Services
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Macomb Community Action Head Start classroom staff, with the support of a Health Team (including 1 Health Coordinator, 2 Health Assistants, and 5 Health Advocates) provide safe environments for children with varied medical diagnoses and monitor required health screens throughout the year.
o Written and verbal parent communications are used to identify children with health concerns.
o Information is obtained from the child’s health care provider to create a personalized Health Action Plan to address the health concerns.
o Classroom staff is trained to implement Health Action Plans. The plan may include the need for observations and medical intervention.
o Monitoring the children’s health status through staff observations and parent communication is an ongoing process.
To provide timely screening and follow up for potential health concerns, the Health Team manages hearing, vision, dental, blood pressure, lead, and hemoglobin concerns.
o After initial hearing and vision screenings are completed in the classroom by the Macomb County Health Department, children who were not screened receive follow up screenings by Health Service Assistants.
o Health Assistants monitor and coordinate Dental services in each classroom through community partnerships with Dentist R Us (Troy Dental), and University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. Regardless of a family’s insurance or financial status, children with extensive dental decay or families with barriers to treatment completion are referred to the Health Assistants.
o To offer opportunities to ensure the above required screenings are met, the Health Team coordinates an annual HS Health Festival consisting of complimentary health screenings for Head Start children.
Head Start individualizes to meet children’s nutritional needs, when the food concern is a diagnosed allergy, dietary requirement, food sensitivity, or religious restriction, the Head Start registered Dietician coordinates these needs with food service managers within the County school districts, and child care partners; Morningstar Early Learning Center, and Kennedy Early Learning Center.
o Substitutions are made when a child had a diagnosed food allergy, food restriction, or food sensitivity.
o The Head Start Policy Council is actively involved in reviewing menus and addressing such issues as removing items from the Head Start snack menu that contains trans-fat. Due to an increasing number of children with severe food allergies, the Policy Council has voted to restrict food in the classrooms to only items provided by Head Start or food service vendors.
“My insurance provider changed and my prescriptions are no longer covered. I tried to find help and was left with nothing. I need this medication to function due to an illness I was born with. One day while I was picking up my daughter from school I was on the phone with my insurance company. The teacher overheard a little and asked me if there was anything she could do to help. I explained to her what was going on and right away she wrote down a website and the following day she placed a letter in my daughters mailbox with other places that could help. My daughter’s teacher has been a great help to me and without her help I wouldn’t have my medication. I’m very grateful to her for everything she does.”
Anonymous
HS parent
SUCCESS STORY
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Family Partnerships
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Macomb County Head Start 0-5 focuses on both child development and family growth and development by providing continuous, comprehensive, intensive services. The program activities provide ongoing support for parents as the primary
educators and advocates for their children.
Parents are involved in the completion of a Family Needs Assessment and the implementation of an individualized Family Partnership Agreement (FPA). The information obtained from the Family Needs Assessment is taken into account and built upon when developing an FPA. The FPA identifies family strengths as well as a specific goal the family would like to accomplish. Progress on goal achievement is discussed with the family throughout the school year. In addition to the FPA, parents are encouraged to take an active part in the Head Start experience. Head Start promotes parent and family engagement inviting parents to participate in the following activities:
o The Parent’s Policy Council
Sub-Committee meetings
Focus groups
Assist with Human Resource process o Family/parent events o Parent Committee meetings o Parent Trainings o Love & Logic parent workshops o Literacy days o Socializations o Outside parenting/professional conferences o Health Services Advisory Committee meetings o Family Partnership Agreements o Home visits & conferences o Monthly LINKS – home activities o Volunteering in the classrooms o Self-assessment process
The parents are given the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the program, ideas for topics for future activities, and to share their cultural heritage. The program focus is to provide the parents with the education, training and resources needed to remove barriers to participation. The ultimate goal is to develop strategies to meet the needs of the child and family, as appropriate, to promote family wellness and stability.
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Community Partnerships
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Macomb County Head Start has developed many ongoing collaborative partnerships with community organizations including:
o Abigail Ministries provided referrals for pregnant homeless women, to Early Head Start services. o Clinton Township Kiwanis gave holiday food baskets as well as a holiday party for Head Start families. o Community Assessment Referral Education provided parents with parenting classes and resources as well as
collaborated on the Annual Parenting Conference. They also provided resources and answered questions at the HS Health Festival.
o Community Mental Health participated in our HS Health Festival by providing our families with resources for disabilities and conducting activities with children.
o Dentist R Us participated in the HS Health Festival by conducting dental exams for our enrolled children. o EarlyOn provided hearing and vision screens for children with developmental delays. o Hispanic Coalition of Macomb linked families to community resources. o Kohls donated books and stuffed animals for prizes at parent events. o Leaps and Bounds provided GED training and testing and ESL classes. o Lions Club participated in our HS Health Festival conducting hearing & vision screens on our enrolled children. o Local & state officials volunteered to read to the kids in the classrooms during the month of March. o Macomb County Health Department provided hearing and vision screenings and follow-ups as well at dental clinic
days for Head Start children. They also offer Infant Mental Health services for ages 0-3. o Macomb Great Start Collaborative provided funding through grants for Early Head Start to host family evening events
for children 0-3. o Macomb Homeless Coalition supplied homeless families with resources and services. o Michigan State University Extension provided parent trainings and cookbooks, participated in the HS Health Festival
by providing information on nutrition, cooking, and outdoor activities for our families. o Mt. Clemens Presbyterian Church placed names of Head Start families on their Angel Tree for donations for holiday
assistance as well as provided backpacks filled with educational supplies to Head Start children. o Orchards participated in the HS Health Festival providing information regarding adoption and foster care services. o PNC Bank partnered with Head Start and donated volunteers, supplies, and money to three sites. They also awarded
the EHS/Judson center a $10,000.00 grant to provide supplies and services. o Retired Senior Volunteer Program placed senior volunteers in classrooms. o Romeo Kiwanis, Mt. Clemens Presbyterian Church, and Mt. Calvary Church provided holiday assistance to Head Start
families. o Sensory Systems provided information and an obstacle course for the kids at the HS Health Festival. o Shelby Township Costco adopted two classrooms of children for Christmas. o Sight for Students gave free eye exams and glasses for students. o St. John Pediatrics participated in the HS Health Festival, conducting physicals & blood pressures for our children. o Sterling Heights Fire Department supplied “Coats For Kids” to 2 classrooms. o Toy Box provided discounts and donated services. o Troy Dental provided dental information for families at the HS Health Festival. o UnitedHealthCare has provided funding for Head Start parent trainings and an evening family event. They also
participated in the HS Health Festival, with activities, brochures, and demonstrations for families on health. o University of Detroit provided dental screenings for EHS students. o VanDyke Public Schools provided in-kind classroom space, janitorial and food services for our Early Head Start
classrooms. o Various local health care providers participated on the Health Advisory Committee. o Wayne State University, University of Detroit, Macomb Community College, and Baker College provided student
teachers, interns, and volunteers. o WIC participated in the HS Health Festival by providing information to our families and answering questions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS … Governing Board Information
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MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Parent Policy Council
2014 - 2015
Officers Heather H, Chair Matthew R., Vice Chair
Angela B., Secretary (OPEN) , Alternate Secretary
Mya M., Parliamentarian
Classroom Representatives Nicole W – Avalon Nikki E. – Avalon
Mya M. – Born Jennifer W. – Carkenord
Tiffany W. – Carkenord Richard G. – Centerline
Jeanette B. – Croswell Amy P. – Dooley
Heather H. – Dooley Douglas V. – Dort
Susan S. – Hatherly Wesam A. – Hatherly
Paige H. – Hatherly Amal J. – Hawthorn
Sara G. – Judson EHS Terrie J. – Kennedy
Joy A. – Lakeview Matthew R. – MISD
Jeffery B. – Morning Star Lue Rae F. – Morning Star
Stacy H. - New Haven Nina S. – Parker
Tierra A. – Seminole Melissa Q. – Walsh
Amy C. – Walsh Crystal M. – Will Lee
Classroom Alternates
Erica M. - Avalon Nova C. – Avalon
Cheryl K. - Born
Jen R. - Born
Alicia Z. - Carkenord Krystal A. - Carkenord
Takisha S. - Centerline Kijuana E. - Dooley
Karla B. - Dort Terry H. - Hatherly
Hined N. - Hatherly Thomas H. - Hatherly
John N. – Hawthorn Lana P. - Kennedy
Cherron T. – Lakeview Corinne P. - MISD
Stacey J - Morning Star Janice L. - Morning Star EHS
Marshere R. – Parker Heather E. - Seminol
Mary Ann F. – Walsh Dennis R. - Walsh
Community Representatives Ronald Greve - Attorney Angela Ballor – WIC
Laura Greve – Community member with music background
Monica Bihar-Natzke – Liaison from MCAAB
Officers:
Denise Amenta, Chair
Monica Bihar-Natazke, 1st Vice Chair
Elise Johnson, 2nd Vice Chair
Public Sector:
Mark A. Hackel , Macomb County Executive - Ex-Offico
Robert Cannon, Supervisor Charter Township of Clinton
Honorable William Hackel, 42nd District County Division II, New Baltimore
Jerry Moffitt, Macomb County Treasure’s Office
Jack Johns, Community Member
Tom Kalkofen, Community Member
Sean Clark, City of Warren
Consumer Sector:
Krista Willette RN, MS, Macomb County Health Department
Heather Hennigar, Head Start Policy Council
Rev. John Mack, Gratter New Hope Baptist Church
Michael Bruci, Community Member
Paula Florka, Community Member
Denise Amenta, St. Mark Catholic Church
Monica Bihar-Natzke, Liaison to Head Start Policy Council
Private Sector:
Sarah Allsbrooks, United Way
Masiha Tariq, ACCESS
John H. Bierbusse, Macomb/St.Clair Workforce Development Board
Ronald Chriss, DTE
Mary H. George, CSB Bank
Debi Schroeder, Henery Ford Macomb Hospital
Elise Johnson, Macomb Community college
MACOMB COMMUNITY ACTION ADVISORY BOARD
MEMBERSHIP 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS …
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TABLE OF CONTENTS … Company Information
MACOMB COUNTY HEAD START 0-5
Macomb Community Action Head Start 0-5 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10 Clinton Township, MI 48036 Tel 586-469-5215 Fax 586-493-5753 http://mca.macombgov.org/
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