OUR HEAD START PROGRAM OFFERS: • Screenings in all developmental areas to identify possible concerns. • Initiate referral for further evaluation to the local education agency (LEA) responsible for implementing Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. • A learning environment for all students including students with special needs. • Ensure that each student’s individualized needs are met by modifying lessons and using evidence-based strategies. • Each student has access to all activities and services within the least restrictive environment. • Speech therapy if child qualifies for services from local education agency responsible for implementing Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). THE DISABILITIES SERVICE AREA ENSURES CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND STAFF ARE SUPPORTED WITH: • On-going professional development • Coaching • Classroom observations • On-going communication is in order to ensure the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), and Individualized Education Program (IEP) If you suspect your child might have a developmental delay, please contact your child’s teacher or Family Service Worker (FSW). Information on the referral process will be provided. Head Start is ready to support your child’s academic needs and help you to guide your child to success.
OUR HEAD START PROGRAM OFFERS: SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES THAT TEACH: • Self- regulation • Identify and manage feelings • Build relationships and friendships • Social Skills • Safety TEACH AND MODEL EXPECTATIONS:
• We are Safe. • We are Kind.
• We are Responsible. • We are Respectful. INCORPORATE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Establish classroom routines • Active supervision • Use proximity control • Task assessment • Positive redirection • Visual aids AS A SERVICE AREA WE: • Initiate referrals for social emotional or behavioral concerns. • Develop a social emotional plan with center staff, parents, and family, to address concerns. • Establish a plan for communication, goals and consistency for home and family collaboration. • Collaborate with mental health consultants and community agencies for referrals, consultations, and counseling services.
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