Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007Narrated by:Pedro Arroyo, Program ManagerSTG International, Region IV TTA Network

Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007Signed December 12, 2007

Public Law 110-134 authorizes Head Start through September 30, 2012

Contains Significant Revisions to Previous Act

Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007DefinitionsGrantee DesignationFunding Allocation FormulasMonitoringTarget PopulationAdmin/Management and Governance

Staff Qualifications and TrainingStudiesEnrollment/Program OptionsStandards/MeasuresCollaboration/CoordinationCenters of ExcellenceImproving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007

DefinitionsDeficiency Limited English Proficient Professional Development Unresolved Area of Noncompliance

Grantee DesignationFinancial Assistance - Period of Five Years Review Panel

Funding Allocation FormulaOn-going Base Funding Level If Increases:2-3% (T/TA activities)COLA CPIUAI/AN and M/S (10M or 5%of increase) Additional Funds

MonitoringNon-compliances Correction Period (120 days)Team LeaderInterrater Reliability Checks

Target Population Homeless Children (Categorically Eligible)35% (Up to 130% of the Poverty Line)Convert HS to EHS Slots10% Disabilities Waiver 3 yr.Members of the Uniformed Services Pay

Administration/Management/GovernanceComprehensive Self AssessmentImprovement PlanProcedures for On-going MonitoringReport Enrollment on a Monthly BasisRoles and Responsibilities (Board/PC)

Administration/Management/GovernanceBoard compositionAccounting or Fiscal ManagementEarly Childhood Development A Licensed Attorney Exception - Elective Boards

Administration/Management/GovernanceComplete Accounting of Admin. ExpensesAudit Mgmt. Letter and Audit FindingsPublish Report on Program OperationsNon-Emergency Intrusive Physical ExamCurricula (Scientifically Valid Research)Obligations of a Grantee to Delegate(s)

Staff Qualifications and TrainingSept. 30, 2010 All EHS Teachers CDAStandards (Home Visitors and Family Workers)October 1, 2011 - All Teachers (AA) September 30, 201350% of Teachers Nation-wide (BA)100% of Education Coordinators (BA)100% of Assistant Teachers (CDA)

Staff Qualifications and TrainingProgress Report on Meeting Requirements Waivers to Staffing Requirements Teachers - 15 Hours of Professional Dev. Teacher Repayment (Financial Assistance) Pro. Dev. Plan (All Full-Time Employees)

StudiesLimited Eng. Proficient Children and FamiliesUnmet Needs for AI/AN and M/S Farm Worker Children and FamiliesPreparedness of Programs to Respond to Large Scale Natural Emergencies

Enrollment/Program OptionsHHS to Develop Rules/PoliciesOperate a Locally Designed ModelPart-day, Part-year Slots to Full-day, Full-year SlotsReduce Funded Enrollment

Standards/MeasuresThe Program Performance Standards Provide Guidance on Scientifically-Based Measures

Collaboration/CoordinationLocal Educational AgenciesMOU with Agency that Manages Publicly Funded Pre-school ProgramsRole of State Collab. Offices to be ExpandedGovernors to Establish a State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care

Centers of ExcellenceEstablish Centers of Excellence Designate up to 200 Exemplary HS Agencies

Thanks to all of you for your time and attention. For more information about STG International please visit our website at: www.stginternational.comPedro Arroyo Program Manager (404) 562-2889 pedro.arroyo@acf.hhs.gov