Missouri Ozarks Community Action, Inc

Head Start

Program Information Search Query Welcome-A welcome from the Director to new employees and visitors to MOCA Head Start Program Organization -How the program is managed and supervised Orientation -Learn about the purpose, features, and ways to use the information in this book. Head Start Annual Report -Annual report required by Head Start Reauthorization. Community Assessment-Annual assessment of community needs and resources 2011 Self Assessment -Program self-assessment of performance 2011 Program Information Report (PIR) -Annual report to The Office of Head Start Program Performance Indicators-Analysis of program statistics Health Services Summary -Analysis of health services provided during program year Enrollment Statistics -Analysis of program enrollment Staff Qualifications -Analysis of staff qualifications Family Services Summary -Analysis of family services Head Start Monitoring Plan -How MOCA Head Start ensures continuous quality improvement 2011 Office of Head Start Monitoring Report -The Office of Head Start report on the most recent program monitoring Policy Council By-Laws - - By-Laws governing the operation of the policy council Non-Federal Share (In-Kind) -policy and procedures Policies and Procedures Administative - Policies and procedures related to administration of the MOCA Head Start Program and personnel Administration Child Development and Health Services ERSEA Family and Community Partnerships Program Design Service Plan Education - Policies and Procedures related to educational curriculum, positive discipline and classroom 'Best Practice' Family and Community Partnerships - Policies and procedures for the development of strong relationships with families and community. Health - Policies and procedures to related to state mandated requirements and positive health practices. Facilities - Policies and procedures related to MOCA Head Start facilities, equipment and technological infrastructure Transportation - Policies and procedures related to MOCA Head Start transportation, vehicles and vehicle safety Nutrition - Policies and procedures related to CACFP requirements and healthy nutritional practices Disabilities - Policies and procedures related to children with special needs. Positive Behavior Support - Policies and procedures related to the development of social competence in children and adults. Mental Health - Policies and procedures related to the positive social and emotional development of children and families. Professional Development - Policies and procedures related to the development of staff credentials and educational experience. MOCA Learning Center - resource for professional development Topical Documents Office of Head Start Head Start Performance Standards - Regulations regarding the delivery of services by Head Start Grantees Head Start Act - The 2007 Federal Law authorizing Head Start as amended. The Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework The Office of Head Start - Program Instructions (PIs) - Instructions from the Office of Head Start The Office of Head Start - Information Memorandums (IMs) - Information from the Office of Head Start 2011 Office of Head Start Monitoring Protocol- Program Review Instrument for Systems Monitoring Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center- Head Start's repository of best practices Office of Head Start Policy Clarifications Prekindergarteners Left Behind: Expulsion Rates in State Prekindergarten Programs - a study by the Foundation for Child Development IDEA - 2004 - The Federal Law governing the delivery of educational services to children with disabilities. Head Start Calendar Reporting Report: Center Incident- Health and Safety, misconduct and other center issues Report: Child Incident - Unattended child, child injury, accidents and parent complaints Report: Child Abuse/Neglect - Report of Hot Line Calls Report: Health Concerns - Rashes, Head Lice, Contagious Stuff Report: Vehicle Incident - Non-Emergency Vehicle Incidents Request Vehicle Maintenance - Request maintenance on buses and other MOCA vehicles Center Closing Report - Report a center closing to the Central Office Links and Contacts Email the Director