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HEAD START PROGRAM REGULATIONS AND PROGRAM GUIDANCE FOR PARTS 1301-13011

Table of Contents:

Table Of Contents Page
Introduction 1
Part 1301 Head Start Grants Administration 5
Part 1302 Policies And Procedures For Selection, Initial Funding, And Refunding Of Head Start Grantees, And For Selection Of Replacement Grantees 15
Part 1303 Appeal Procedures For Head Start Grantees And Current Or Prospective Delegate Agencies 21
Part 1304 Program Performance Standards For The Operation Of Head Start Programs By Grantee And Delegate Agencies 37
Subpart A General 1304.1 Purpose And Scope 37
1304.2 Effective Date 37
1304.3 Definitions 37
Subpart B - Early Childhood Development And Health Services 1304.20 Child Health And Developmental Services 41
a Determining Child Health Status 42
b Developmental, Sensory, And Behavioral Screening 47
c Extended Follow-Up And Treatment 49
d Ongoing Care 51
e Involving Parents 52
f Individualization Of The Program 54
1304.21 Education And Early Childhood Development 58
a Child Development And Education Approach For All Children 60
b Child Development And Education Approach For Infants And Toddlers 74
c Child Development And Education Approach For Preschoolers 77
1304.22 Child Health And Safety 83
a Health Emergency Procedures 83
b Conditions Of Short-Term Exclusion And Admittance 87
c Medication Administration 89
d Injury Prevention 93
e Hygiene 94
f First Aid Kits 97
1304.23 Child Nutrition 98
a Identification Of Nutritional Needs 98
b Nutritional Services 101
c Meal Service 109
d Family Assistance With Nutrition 113
e Food Safety And Sanitation 114
1304.24 Child Mental Health 116
a Mental Health Services 116
Subpart C - Family And Community Partnerships 1304.40 Family Partnerships 125
a Family Goal Setting 126
b Accessing Community Services And Resources 128
c Services To Pregnant Women Who Are Enrolled InPrograms Serving Pregnant Women, Infants, AndToddlers 131
d Parent Involvement - General 133
e Parent Involvement In Child Development And Education 134
f Parent Involvement In Health, Nutrition, And Mental Health Education 137
g Parent Involvement In Community Advocacy 141
h Parent Involvement In Transition Activities 143
I Parent Involvement In Home Visits 144
1304.41 Community Partnerships 147
a Partnerships 147
b Advisory Committees 153
c Transition Services 154
Subpart D - Program Design And Management 1304.50 Program Governance 158
a Policy Council, Policy Committee, And Parent Committee Structure 159
b Policy Group Composition And Formation 162
c Policy Group Responsibilities - General 164
d The Policy Council Or Policy Committee 164
e Parent Committee 171
f Policy Council, Policy Committee, And Parent Committee Reimbursement 172
g Governing Body Responsibilities 172
h Internal Dispute Resolution 173
Appendix A To 1304.50 Governance And Management Responsibilities 175
1304.51 Management Systems And Procedures 178
a Program Planning 197
b Communications - General 181
c Communication With Families 182
d Communication With Governing Bodies And Policy Groups 183
e Communication Among Staff 183
f Communication With Delegate Agencies 184
g Record-Keeping Systems 184
h Reporting Systems 186
I Program Self-Assessment And Monitoring 187
1304.52 Human Resources Management 190
a Organizational Structure 190
b Staff Qualifications - General 192
c Early Head Start Or Head Start Director Qualifications 194
d Qualifications Of Content Area Experts 195
e Home Visitor Qualifications 200
f Infant And Toddler Staff Qualifications 201
g Classroom Staffing And Home Visitors 201
h Standards Of Conduct 204
I Staff Performance Appraisals 206
j Staff And Volunteer Health 207
k Training And Development 209
1304.53 Facilities, Materials, And Equipment 213
a Head Start Physical Environment And Facilities 213
b Head Start Equipment, Toys, Materials, And Furniture 227
Subpart E - Implementation And Enforcement 1304.60 Deficiencies And Quality Improvement Plans 233
1304.61 Noncompliance 233
Selected References Used In Preparation Of Program Guidance For Part 1304 235
Part 1305 Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, And Attendance In Head Start 241
Part 1306 Head Start Staffing Requirements And Program Options 247
Part 1307 Reserved For Future Use N/A
Part 1308 Head Start Program Performance Standards On Services For Children With Disabilities 255
Subpart A - General 255
Subpart B - Disabilities Service Plan 257
Subpart C - Social Services Performance Standards 273
Subpart D - Health Services Performance Standards 278
Subpart E - Education Services Performance Standards 305
Subpart F - Nutrition Performance Standards 311
Subpart G - Parent Involvement Performance Standards 313
Part 1309 Head Start Facilities Purchase 317
Part 1310 Head Start Transportation 325
Part 1311 Head Start Fellows Program 327

Last Modified: 09/20/2004

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