Module Four-Family Engagement Services Part A

    1. ERSEA: Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance

    2. Who is Eligible?

    3. Parent Engagement in Educational Services, Policy Council, and Parent Meetings

Participants will discover how programs recruit, select, and enroll children and discuss program options provided to families. Participants will learn about the importance of parent involvement in educational services and how they participate in the governance of the Head Start program.

  • 3 lessons
  • Quizzes
  • Instructor: Dana Staser

What You Need to Know

Head Start programs serve children and families that have the highest needs in our communities. The ERSEA-Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance process provides information to assist in selecting qualified families. Parents continue to be the cornerstone of the Head Start program and are provided with opportunities to particpate on all levels of programming.

  • Content is EHS and HS appropriate.

  • Participants learn about the ERSEA process and the role of eligibility in the Head Start programming. The role of the family service team members are discussed.

  • Participants learn the connection between parent engagement, school attendance, and child's development.

  • Parents learn how parents share their voice in the Head Start programs through Parent Meeting, Policy Council, and attedning governing board meetings.

FAQ

  • Is this course compliant with Head Start Performance Standards?

    Yes, all content is compliant with the Head Start Performance Standards and contains research-based best practices.

  • How long does the module take to complete?

    This module has 1 hr. and 8 mins. of content training.

  • Can I begin a course and save progress and return to the course later to complete?

    Yes, the courses can be completed on-demand and will save your progress.

  • Do I receive a certificate of completion?

    Yes, each module provides the participants with a certificate of completion.

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