Please sign in, select a pink slip from the box, find a seat get comfortable and create a nametag for yourself.

1. Please sign in,select a pink slip from the box,find a seat�get comfortableand create a nametag for yourself.

4. C.I.R.C.L.E Center for Improving Readiness of Children for Learning and Education S.C.E.C.D. State Center for Early Childhood Development SB 76/23 Senate Bill 76/23 S.R.C.S School Readiness Certification System T.W.C Texas Workforce Commision T.E.E.M Texas Early Education Model

5. The Core Collaboration Team consists of � ISD Teacher Head Start or Child Care Teacher TEEM Mentor Center Facility Staff Center Directors, Assistant Directors, ISD Education Specialist, and Early Childhood Program Directors Students and Families

6. Collaborative policies look like: Registration procedures Attendance ESL and Special Programs services District and Classroom Communication Attendance and Tardies Related Services Instruction Team

7. The benefits of a collaborative program for children and families � Emphasis on children AND families Access to Special Programs services through public school district Transition to public school services Holistic education of child Shared use of equipment, materials and facilities and staff

9. Classroom Management as a Team in TEEM What it Looks like How it Works Why it Works

12. Sanitation Hand washing: Adults & Children Sanitizing

14. Safety Safety Precautions Emergency Evacuations

15. Guidance & Discipline  Methods of discipline Types of discipline prohibited

16. HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

17. Head Start Is a federally funded program Serving low income children and families Addresses the whole child Major goal: low income children are �ready� for school at par with their advantaged peers

18. Who governs Head Start? Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Head Start Bureau

19. Rules and regulations? Head Start Performance Standards: address all aspects of the program in detail

20. Head Start Program Components Education Health Nutrition Mental Health and Disabilities Social Services

21. Education Component Focus on cognitive development Addresses all 8 domains of a child�s development, viz. Language Literacy Early Math Science Creative Arts Social Emotional Development Approaches to Learning Physical Health and Development

22. Education Component Children are assessed using the Galileo (observation checklist) and mClass (handheld assessment tool): important for teachers to share information on children�s assessments Data is used to drive instruction and program improvement We also use portfolios and anecdotal notes for each child for assessment purposes Children have 3 active and current Individual Development Plans (IDPs) in their portfolios

23. Health Head Start requires: Daily health checks are required by Head Start Brushing of teeth twice a day Hearing and Vision testing Height and Weight measurements Emphasis on hand washing

24. Nutrition Head Start requires: Family style dining at all meals (including snacks) Special diets to be offered due to religious and medical restrictions Meal time conversation Note: Meals in centers are served per USDA contract timings

25. Mental Health and Disabilities Teachers refer children needing help to Center Directors Mental Health and/or Disabilities Coordinator make an observation Referral is made to appropriate agency Therapists work with child if needed (often at the center) All children with special needs have active Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

26. Social Services Family Community Partnership Assistants assist families with: Parent Education opportunities Parent Meetings Community Resources (need based) Job Listings Hotline information on a variety of topics

27. Additional regulations Minimum Standards by TDFPS (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services) USDA Local Health Agencies Fire Department CCMS

29. Everything You Need to Know About Working as a Team in the TEEM project You Learned in Kindergarten Be Honest Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Fair and Reasonable Be Compassionate

30. Effective Communication Techniques(part 1) Be a good listener. Wait your turn to speak. Ask for more information. Discuss important issues face to face. Deal with problems/issues as soon as possible.

31. Effective Communication Techniques(part 2) Talk with the person rather than to other co-workers. Schedule a time to talk to resolve the issue. Use neutral language when discussing an issue. When talking with parents . . . start the conversation with something positive. Remember the goal! It� all about the kids!

39. Dear Superintendent, Find a Partner and write a letter to your school superintendent.