THE PARENT GUIDE - SY 2024 - 2025 (ENGLISH)

The Parent Guide has been created especially for the Head Start Parent! It is a reference guide containing up-to-date information about the Head Start program and policies, operating procedures, curriculum, regulations, resources, responsibilities, opportunities for parents, and much more! Please refer to this guide throughout the year and take advantage of the many opportunities we offer for Parents!


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Letter To Parents
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Vision, Mission, & Core Beliefs
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Head Start & Early Head Start Locations
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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SCHOOL MESSENGER
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MY RIGHTS AS A HEAD START PARENT
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MY RESPONSIBILITY AS A HEAD START PARENT
10

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSITION
11

INFANT / TODDLER EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
12

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
13

DISABILITIES SERVICE AREA
15

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE AREA
16

HEALTH SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP
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ELIGIBILITY, RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, ENROLLMENT &ATTENDANCE
20

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
21

NUTRITION SERVICE FOR CHILDREN
21

PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT
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PARENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
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