Georgia Pre-K Program Assessment 2008-2009
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Michael SchearerGEORGIAS PRE-K PROGRAM Resource Coordination Program Assessment 2008 - 2009 Date __________ Time Arrived _____:_____ Time
Departed ____:_____ Date ____________ Time Arrived _______:_______ Time Departed ______:______
Legal Name ________________________________________________County_____________________________ d/b/a _________________________________________________________________________________________ Consultant Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Project Director _________________________________ Site Director ____________________________________ Person Interviewed ________________________________Resource Coordinator ____________________________
Sites Served
Site Name # of Children Enrolled # of Cat 1 Children # of Cat 2 Children
SUMMARY OF SCORES
Any item rated Not Met must be addressed in writing within 10 days.
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E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
Pre-K staff will use this form when monitoring the RC program. Documentation should be organized and made available to your consultant. The sources of documentation can include, but are not limited to, the following: family surveys, childrens files, sign in sheets, pictures, contact sheets (telephone calls, referrals and outcomes, visits, conferences, meetings, mailings), copies of letters, agendas, training certificates, etc.
Comments:
For any score of NM, you must send a written response within 10 days from the date of the visit.
Compliance Codes: NA--Not Applicable, NM--Not Met, PM--Partially Meets, M--Meets, E--Exceeds 1 of 3 02/22/07 [Link]
Georgias Pre-K Program Resource Coordination Program Assessment E 1. Facilitate Friendships and Mutual Support
Partially Meets Periodic social events are held. Space is available for families to meet informally. Maintains a list of community activities for families. Provides information on age-appropriate social and emotional skills and behaviors. Meets Reaches out to isolated families. Program connects families with similar interests. Helps parents set up informal communication. Offers parenting ideas on how to foster a childs social and emotional learning at home. Exceeds Parent resource room is available. Promotes an understanding of different cultures and backgrounds. Offers support with transportation, childcare or other barriers. Field trips and activities are provided for families outside the building. Provides opportunities for parents to discuss social and emotional issues.
E 2. Strengthen and Support Parents
Partially Meets Regular postings are made on a bulletin board in a public space. Take-home materials are distributed regularly to parents. Family needs are determined by a survey. Provides information on age-appropriate discipline and reasonable expectations. Meets Family activities are provided to help strengthen the bonds between parents and children. Parents are invited to visit and observe their children in the classroom. Provides speakers or resources on topics of interest to parents. Connects parents with community resources. Makes regular contact with families. Recognizes and values parents contribution. Parents have opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the program. Provides activities encouraging male involvement. Exceeds Parenting classes and discussion groups are offered. Time is spent with parents when they are observing their child. Supports parents in developing appropriate expectations for their special needs children. Parents are provided with mentors/coaches. Program offers specific activities for fathers, mothers, and other family members. Parents are given opportunities for input into programmatic decisions.
E 3. Respond to Early Warning Signs and Linking Families to Services
Partially Meets Space is available for staff to meet privately with parents. Identifies community resources that may help families meet their goals. Meets Plans are in place to make referrals to Department of Children and Family Services for suspected child abuse. Program maintains resources and referral links on crisis services. Contacts families subsequent to a referral to identify if the service was beneficial. Exceeds Brings services on site to meet with parents. Community resource information is regularly updated. Facilitates contact between providers and families.
E 4. Kindergarten Readiness and Family Literacy
Partially Meets Assists with establishing a lending library and distributing materials. Assists with creating literacy packs and distribution to families. Parents are provided with information about the school where their child will attend Kindergarten. Meets Process for distribution and use of literacy packs is evident. Assists in organizing a workshop to explain and distribute the Ready for School kits. Assists in organizing and facilitating activities to help familiarize children and families with the expectations of Kindergarten. Exceeds Field trip allows children to see the elementary school where they will attend Kindergarten. Kindergarten transition team meets regularly. Kindergarten readiness timeline is planned and implemented. Children who are not in a Pre-K program are invited to attend a Kindergarten Readiness activity.
Compliance Codes: NA--Not Applicable, NM--Not Met, PM--Partially Meets, M--Meets, E--Exceeds 2 of 3 4/2/07 [Link]
E 5. Collaboration
Partially Meets Maintains a list of community organization meetings. Families on the waiting list are referred to centers with openings. Meets Participates in a public/private Pre-K collaborative. Participates in a community organization. Community agencies are involved in the Pre-K collaboratives. Exceeds Kindergarten readiness activity is planned jointly between public and private providers. Family Literacy Activity is planned jointly between public and private providers. An activity is planned that includes community resource representatives and families. Participates in a community organization that provides direct services to families.
E 6. Program Implementation
Partially Meets Attends required Bright from the Start training. Submits RC Program Summary by the due date indicated in the Pre-K Providers Operating Guidelines. Assists in identifying and obtaining Category One documentation. Meets Meets credential requirements indicated in the Pre-K Providers Operating Guidelines. Assists in the referral of children that require follow up for Eye, Ear and Dental Forms (3300). Assists with children and families that have incomplete or expired immunization forms (3231). Exceeds Attends additional training that would enhance the implementation of the Strengthening Families program.
Recommended Follow-up:
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Resource Coordinator Date
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Project/Site Director or Principal Date
Consultant Contact Information:
Compliance Codes: NA--Not Applicable, NM--Not Met, PM--Partially Meets, M--Meets, E--Exceeds 3 of 3 4/2/07 [Link]