Q1 A. Date survey was completed: - Arkansas Head Start

2019-2020 Arkansas Head Start and Early Head Start State Collaboration Needs Assessment

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100.00% 20

Q1 A. Date survey was completed:Answered: 20 Skipped: 1

# DATE DATE

1 02/04/2020 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 02/13/2020 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 01/31/2020 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 01/27/2020 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 01/23/2020 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 01/23/2020 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 11/27/2019 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 11/21/2019 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 11/07/2019 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

10 11/05/2019 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

11 11/01/2019 11/1/2019 11:36 AM

12 10/31/2019 10/31/2019 11:35 AM

13 10/21/2019 10/21/2019 11:51 AM

14 10/07/2019 10/7/2019 2:29 PM

15 10/07/2019 10/7/2019 9:21 AM

16 10/04/2019 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

17 10/03/2019 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

18 10/03/2019 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

19 10/02/2019 10/2/2019 3:51 PM

20 10/02/2019 10/2/2019 3:23 PM

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Date


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95.24% 20

0.00% 0

4.76% 1

Q2 B. Head Start & Early Head Start Grantee or Delegate AgencyInformation:1. Type of Agency (Please check one):

Answered: 21 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 21

Grantee Delegate Both0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Grantee

Delegate

Both


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9.52% 2

14.29% 3

76.19% 16

Q3 2. Services (Please check one):Answered: 21 Skipped: 0

TOTAL 21

Head Start Early Head Start Both0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Head Start

Early Head Start

Both


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100.00% 21

0.00% 0

100.00% 21

0.00% 0

100.00% 21

100.00% 21

100.00% 21

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

0.00% 0

Q4 3. Agency Contact Information:Answered: 21 Skipped: 0

# NAME OF AGENCY: DATE

1 CAPCA 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 Arkansas DHS/DCCECE 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 Little Bitty City Enrichment Center 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 Families & Children Together, Inc. 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 Community Services Office 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 MCAEOC 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 UAMS Head Start 11/14/2019 12:42 PM

10 Ozark Opportunities, Inc. 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

11 Central Arkansas Development Council EHS/HS/ABC 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

12 NADC Head Start/Early Head Start 11/1/2019 11:36 AM

13 Cleveland County School District 10/31/2019 11:35 AM

14 EOA Head Start 10/21/2019 11:51 AM

15 HSCFS 10/7/2019 2:29 PM

16 Save the Children Head Start Start E-AR 10/7/2019 9:21 AM

17 Northwest Arkansas Head Start 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

18 BRAD Child Development Programs 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

19 Newton County Special Service Corp 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

20 ARVAC Inc. 10/2/2019 3:51 PM

21 Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. 10/2/2019 3:23 PM

# DATE

There are no responses.


Name of Agency:

Address:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP/Postal Code:


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# ADDRESS: DATE

1 707 Robins St Suite 118 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 700 Main Street 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 3432 Jefferson 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 2720 Vine St 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 600 W. Grand Ave, Suite 200 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 1200 North University Drive 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 P.O. Box 1289, 1400 N. Division Street 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 PO Box 745 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 7414 Colonel Glenn 11/14/2019 12:42 PM

10 PO Box 1400 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

11 1303 South Main Street 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

12 550 S 9th St 11/1/2019 11:36 AM

13 100 East Second Street, P.O. Box 600 10/31/2019 11:35 AM

14 1643 E. Huntsville Road 10/21/2019 11:51 AM

15 1520 Construction Way 10/7/2019 2:29 PM

16 2022 East Broadway Avenue 10/7/2019 9:21 AM

17 2109 SE J St 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

18 1403 Hospital Drive 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

19 611 West Clark Street 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

20 2707 E. H Street 10/2/2019 3:51 PM

21 1901 Woodsprings Road 10/2/2019 3:23 PM

# DATE



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# CITY/TOWN: DATE

1 Conway 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 Little Rock 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 Texarkana 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 El Dorado 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 Hot Springs 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 Pine Bluff 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 Blytheville 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 Helena 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 Little Rock 11/14/2019 12:42 PM

10 Harrison 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

11 Malvern 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

12 Batesville 11/1/2019 11:36 AM

13 Rison 10/31/2019 11:35 AM

14 Fayetteville 10/21/2019 11:51 AM

15 VAN BUREN 10/7/2019 2:29 PM

16 Forrest City 10/7/2019 9:21 AM

17 Bentonville 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

18 Pocahontas 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

19 Jasper 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

20 Russellville 10/2/2019 3:51 PM

21 Jonesboro 10/2/2019 3:23 PM


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# STATE: DATE

1 AR 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 AR 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 AR 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 AR 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 AR 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 AR 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 AR 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 AR 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 AR 11/14/2019 12:42 PM

10 AR 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

11 AR 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

12 AR 11/1/2019 11:36 AM

13 AR 10/31/2019 11:35 AM

14 AR 10/21/2019 11:51 AM

15 AR 10/7/2019 2:29 PM

16 AR 10/7/2019 9:21 AM

17 AR 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

18 AR 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

19 AR 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

20 AR 10/2/2019 3:51 PM

21 AR 10/2/2019 3:23 PM


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# ZIP/POSTAL CODE: DATE

1 72034 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 72203 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 71854 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 71730 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 71901 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 71601 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 72315 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 72390 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 72204 11/14/2019 12:42 PM

10 72601 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

11 72104 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

12 72501 11/1/2019 11:36 AM

13 71665-0600 10/31/2019 11:35 AM

14 72701 10/21/2019 11:51 AM

15 72956 10/7/2019 2:29 PM

16 72335 10/7/2019 9:21 AM

17 72712 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

18 72455 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

19 72641 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

20 72802 10/2/2019 3:51 PM

21 72401 10/2/2019 3:23 PM

# DATE


# DATE


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100.00% 21

95.24% 20

100.00% 21

100.00% 21

Q5 C. Contact information for person submitting this survey for Grantee orDelegate agency:


# NAME: DATE

1 Sandy Aguirre 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 Theodore Beck 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 Cadesha Benson Whitaker 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 Families & Children Together, Inc. 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 Phyllis Hammonds 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 Shanna Parker 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 Shirley J. Pulliam 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 Cheryl Covington 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 Tyra Larkin 11/14/2019 12:42 PM

10 Krystal Mayes 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

11 Barbie Baxter 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

12 Linda Cooper -- Teresa Goings 11/1/2019 11:36 AM

13 Laura Burns 10/31/2019 11:35 AM

14 Lance Johnson 10/21/2019 11:51 AM

15 Heather Johnson 10/7/2019 2:29 PM

16 Jana Bays 10/7/2019 9:21 AM

17 Susan Templeton 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

18 Sherry Walley 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

19 Jennifer Ann Horsman 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

20 Cyndi Musick 10/2/2019 3:51 PM

21 Michael Patterson 10/2/2019 3:23 PM


Name:

Title:

Phone:

Email:


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# TITLE: DATE

1 Early Childhood Director 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 Education Program Manager 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 Head Start Program Director 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 Executive Director 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 EHS/HS/ EHS CCP Director 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 Assistant Director/ Disability, Mental Health Coordinator 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 Program Director 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 Head Start Director 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 Program Director 11/14/2019 12:42 PM

10 Coordinator 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

11 CADC EHS/HS/ABC Program Manager-Director 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

12 HS Director --- EHS Director 11/1/2019 11:36 AM



15 Executive Director 10/7/2019 2:29 PM


17 Executive Director 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

18 Program Director 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

19 EHS Director 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

20 Chief Operations Officer Head Start/Early Head Start 10/2/2019 3:51 PM


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# PHONE: DATE

1 501-329-0977 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 501-320-8915 4/30/2020 10:33 PM

3 870-330-3088 1/31/2020 4:36 PM

4 8708624545 1/27/2020 10:20 AM

5 8707142262 1/23/2020 6:05 PM

6 (870) 575-8798 1/23/2020 9:08 AM

7 8707761054 11/27/2019 10:28 AM

8 870-338-6406 11/21/2019 4:03 PM

9 501 570-5007 11/14/2019 12:42 PM

10 870-416-1427 11/7/2019 12:48 PM

11 5013325426 11/5/2019 8:49 AM

12 8707933234 11/1/2019 11:36 AM

13 8703256324 10/31/2019 11:35 AM

14 4793137919 10/21/2019 11:51 AM

15 4794749378 10/7/2019 2:29 PM

16 479-970-6136 10/7/2019 9:21 AM

17 479-636-7317 10/4/2019 12:44 PM

18 870-892-4547 10/3/2019 2:26 PM

19 8706882216 10/3/2019 11:20 AM

20 479-219-2195292 ext 129 10/2/2019 3:51 PM

21 8709311172 10/2/2019 3:23 PM


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# EMAIL: DATE

1 [email protected] 5/28/2020 11:43 AM

2 [email protected] 4/30/2020 10:33 PM





















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Q6 1. Using the definitions on pages 2 and 3, please rate the extent ofyour involvement with each of the following service providers/organizationsat this point in time. Check one rating for each. Note: If you have differentrelationships with different providers/organizations in a category, check the

option that best describes your relationship with most of them.Answered: 21 Skipped: 0

No working relationship (little or no contact)

Cooperation (exchange info/referrals) Coordination (work together)

Collaboration (share resources/agreements)

A.Medicalho...

B.Dentalho...

C.Stateagency(...

D.Localagencie...

E.Agencies/pro...

F.WIC(Women,...

G.Othernutriti...

H.Children’she...

I.Parenthe...

J.Home-visitin...

K.CommunityHe...

L.Publiche...

M.Programs/ser...

0%

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40%

60%

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14.29%3

23.81%5

28.57%6

33.33%7

21 0.

14.29%3

23.81%5

28.57%6

33.33%7

21 0.

5.26%1

26.32%5

21.05%4

47.37%9

19 0.

10.00%2

20.00%4

10.00%2

60.00%12

20 0.

10.00%2

15.00%3

25.00%5

50.00%10

20 0.

15.00%3

30.00%6

20.00%4

35.00%7

20 0.

5.00%1

10.00%2

35.00%7

50.00%10

20 0.

20.00%4

35.00%7

20.00%4

25.00%5

20 0.

21.05%4

15.79%3

36.84%7

26.32%5

19 0.

33.33%7

14.29%3

19.05%4

33.33%7

21 0.

20.00%4

15.00%3

30.00%6

35.00%7

20 0.

14.29%3

9.52%2

38.10%8

38.10%8

21 0.

28.57%6

14.29%3

28.57%6

28.57%6

21 0.

NO WORKINGRELATIONSHIP(LITTLE OR NOCONTACT)

COOPERATION(EXCHANGEINFO/REFERRALS)

COORDINATION(WORKTOGETHER)

COLLABORATION (SHARERESOURCES/AGREEMENTS)

TOTAL WEIGHTEAVERAGE

A. Medical home*providers

B. Dental home*providers fortreatment & care

C. Stateagency(ies)providing mentalhealth preventionand treatmentservices

D. Local agenciesproviding mentalhealth preventionand treatment

E.Agencies/programsthat conductmental healthscreenings

F. WIC (Women,Infants Children)

G. Other nutritionservices (e.g.,cooperativeextensionprograms,university projectson nutrition, etc.)

H. Children’shealth educationproviders (e.g.,Child Care R&R,community-basedtraining)

I. Parent healtheducationproviders

J. Home-visitingproviders

K. CommunityHealth Centers

L. Public healthservices

M.Programs/servicesrelated tochildren’s physicalfitness and obesityprevention


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Q7 2. Please indicate the extent to which each of the following was difficultat this point in time. Select one rating for each item.


55.00%11

35.00%7

10.00%2

0.00%0

20

47.62%10

28.57%6

19.05%4

4.76%1

21

55.00%11

25.00%5

15.00%3

5.00%1

20

60.00%12

25.00%5

10.00%2

5.00%1

20

47.62%10

42.86%9

9.52%2

0.00%0

21

35.00%7

45.00%9

15.00%3

5.00%1

20

40.00%8

40.00%8

15.00%3

5.00%1

20

40.00%8

35.00%7

10.00%2

15.00%3

20

52.38%11

19.05%4

19.05%4

9.52%2

21

52.38%11

28.57%6

19.05%4

0.00%0

21

55.00%11

35.00%7

5.00%1

5.00%1

20

Not at All Difficult Somewhat Difficult Difficult

Extremely Difficult

A.Linkingchi...

B.Partneringwit...

C.Linkingchi...

D.Partneringwit...

E.Gettingchi...

F.Arrangingcoo...

G.Assistingpar...

H.Assistingfam...

I.Gettingfullrep...

J.Sharingdat...

K.Exchanginginf...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT ATALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT

DIFFICULT EXTREMELYDIFFICULT

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A. Linking children to medical homes

B. Partnering with medical professionals on health-relatedissues (e.g., screening, safety, hygiene, etc.)

C. Linking children to dental homes that serve young children

D. Partnering with oral health professionals on oral-healthrelated issues (e.g., hygiene, education, etc.)

E. Getting children enrolled in CHIP or Medicaid

F. Arranging coordinated services for children with specialhealth care needs

G. Assisting parents to communicate effectively withmedical/dental providers

H. Assisting families to get transportation to appointments

I. Getting full representation and active commitment on yourHealth Advisory Committee

J. Sharing data/information on children/families served jointlyby Head Start and other agencies re: health care (e.g., leadscreening, nutrition reports, home-visit reports, etc.)

K. Exchanging information on roles and resources withmedical, dental and other providers/ organizations regardinghealth care


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Q8 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding healthcare for the children and families in your program.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 We have had to work diligently to make sure doctor's complete EPSDT forms completely andcomplete all screenings requested.

1/31/2020 4:36 PM

2 Lack of pediatric dental providers. 1/27/2020 10:43 AM

3 No able to answer at this time. 1/23/2020 9:44 AM

4 Medicaid and assisting parents to follow-through for services 11/27/2019 11:00 AM

5 Parents do not keep appointments made, resulting in not meeting 45 day requirement deadline. 11/21/2019 4:07 PM

6 Very hard to find services (all services) for undocumented children/families 11/14/2019 1:02 PM

7 None at this time 11/5/2019 8:53 AM

8 locating pediatricians in rural areas, especially pediatric dental providers 10/30/2019 6:13 PM

9 Getting the information from the provider back to us is a challenge. 10/4/2019 12:53 PM

10 We do not always receive invitations to referral, IEP, IFSP, or follow meetings from our LEAproviders.

10/2/2019 4:03 PM


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Q9 4. What is working well in your efforts to address the health care needsof the children and families in your program? Which of these efforts do you

think may be helpful to other programs?Answered: 10 Skipped: 11

# RESPONSES DATE

1 Persistence and making sure that everyone who comes in contact with the families remindsthe families when screenings come due.

1/31/2020 4:36 PM

2 Our release of medical information form is accepted by most of the providers. 1/27/2020 10:43 AM

3 We send out notices to parents, prior to the expiration of their child's physical. Having a nursewho has a good working relationship with health care providers helps in securinghealth/immunization status. .

1/23/2020 6:32 PM

4 No able to answer at this time. 1/23/2020 9:44 AM

5 Providers for all health services had been one of the strengths of the program. 11/27/2019 11:00 AM

6 FSW serve as liaisons to address efforts. 11/21/2019 4:07 PM

7 We are very fortunate to be a part of a medical facility and we have a great partnership with ARChildren's hospital through our Executive Director who is a Pediatrician.

11/14/2019 1:02 PM

8 Our partnership with Delta Dental. Free coordinated screenings and linkages to dental homesplus grant opportunities to assist our program.

11/5/2019 8:53 AM

9 We have partnered with AR. Children's NW to providing dental exams to all our agencieschildren.

10/4/2019 12:53 PM

10 The Lions Club in most of our communities come out and conduct vision screenings for all ourchildren, helping us complete those 45 day needs.

10/2/2019 4:03 PM


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15.00%3

30.00%6

35.00%7

20.00%4

20

14.29%3

28.57%6

38.10%8

19.05%4

21

23.08%3

38.46%5

38.46%5

0.00%0

13

No Working Relationship (little/no contact)


Collaboration (share resources/ agreements)

A. LocalMcKinney-Ventohomeless liaison(public school,...

B. Local housingagencies and planninggroups servingfamilies experienc...

C.School districtTitle I Director (ifapplicable, and ifTitle I funds are...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NO WORKINGRELATIONSHIP(LITTLE/NOCONTACT)



COLLABORATION(SHARERESOURCES/AGREEMENTS)

TOTAL

A. Local McKinney-Vento homelessliaison (public school, communityservices)

B. Local housing agencies andplanning groups serving familiesexperiencing homelessness (e.g.,shelters, Ten Year Plan to EndHomelessness committees)

C.School district Title I Director (ifapplicable, and if Title I funds arebeing used to support early care andeducation programs for childrenexperiencing homelessness) *


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100.00% 9

Q11 *Skip Rating on Category C and check here if not applicable.Answered: 9 Skipped: 12

TOTAL 9

Not Applicable0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Not Applicable


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Q12 2. Please indicate the extent to which each of the following wasdifficult at this point in time. Select one rating for each item.


66.67%14

33.33%7

0.00%0

0.00%0

21

80.95%17

9.52%2

9.52%2

0.00%0

21

31.58%6

47.37%9

15.79%3

5.26%1

19

31.58%6

31.58%6

36.84%7

0.00%0

19

47.62%10

28.57%6

23.81%5

0.00%0

21


Extremely Difficult

A. Implementing policiesandprocedures...

B. Allowingfamilies ofchildrenexperienci...

C. Obtainingsufficientdata on theneeds of...

D. Engagingcommunitypartners,including ...

E. Incoordinationwith LEA,developing...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT ATALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Implementing policies and procedures to ensure thatchildren experiencing homelessness are identified andprioritized for enrollment

B. Allowing families of children experiencing homelessness toapply to, enroll in and attend Head Start while requireddocuments are obtained within a reasonable time frame

C. Obtaining sufficient data on the needs of homeless childrento inform the program’s annual community assessment

D. Engaging community partners, including the localMcKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison, in conducting staff crosstraining and planning activities

E. In coordination with LEA, developing and implementingfamily outreach and support efforts under McKinney-Ventoand transition planning for children experiencinghomelessness


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Q13 Comments:Answered: 6 Skipped: 15

# RESPONSES DATE

1 Efforts to coordinate are in the beginning stages. 1/27/2020 10:53 AM

2 We are in the process of engaging, developing agreements and planning with other communitypartners. Our initial contact has been a local school district in one of our program areas.

1/23/2020 6:41 PM

3 N/A 1/23/2020 9:53 AM

4 Has not implemented the community partners in all aspects. 11/27/2019 11:11 AM

5 n/a 11/21/2019 4:14 PM

6 None 11/5/2019 8:55 AM


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Q14 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding servicesfor children and families in your program experiencing homelessness.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Being able to identify all families that experience homelessness by the correct definition. 1/27/2020 10:53 AM

2 Reeducating staff on the definition of homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Veto act. 1/23/2020 6:41 PM

3 The requirements of documents by the layer funding source. 1/23/2020 9:53 AM

4 Re-training all staff of the definition of Mckinney-Vento Homeless and developing some MOUwith housing and public schools to including homeless in current MOU.

11/27/2019 11:11 AM

5 n/a 11/21/2019 4:14 PM

6 Assistance in obtaining housing and locating transportation for children who are homeless 11/14/2019 1:06 PM

7 None 11/5/2019 8:55 AM

8 Some school district liaisons are easy to work with and some are more difficult orunresponsive to working with Head Start staff.

10/30/2019 6:16 PM

9 Immunizations are a challenge for our families who are experiencing homelessness. Gettingthe old documents and getting the children to the Dr are a challenge for our families.

10/4/2019 12:58 PM

10 Not always enough slots available for all the needed homeless. 10/2/2019 4:10 PM


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Q15 4. What is working well in your efforts to address the housing needsof the children and families in your program who are experiencing

homelessness? Which of these efforts do you think may be helpful to otherprograms?


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Family Service Advocates and Home Educators building relationships with families. 1/27/2020 10:53 AM

2 Allowing the time for parents to obtain required documents later as we provides services tosupport the family. who come in and stated that they are homeless.

11/27/2019 11:11 AM

3 Department of Human Services effectively coordinates in providing needed documents. 11/21/2019 4:14 PM

4 Collaborations with public schools 11/5/2019 8:55 AM

5 We have partnered with local shelters and transitional programs to get better access tochildren and families experiencing homelessness.

10/4/2019 12:58 PM

6 Being part of the Arkansas River Valley Coop has put programs within easy reach to help ourfamilies and children in need. Our HS Center Director was able to reach out to the corporateoffice on a mother and child who were victims of abuse and had been kicked out of their home,and corporate was able to put the family in contact with the needed advocate to help them findshelter and fill other needs.

10/2/2019 4:10 PM


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10.00%2

40.00%8

30.00%6

20.00%4

20

9.52%2

42.86%9

33.33%7

14.29%3

21

9.52%2

42.86%9

23.81%5

23.81%5

21

5.00%1

35.00%7

30.00%6

30.00%6

20

9.52%2

52.38%11

19.05%4

19.05%4

21

23.81%5

52.38%11

19.05%4

4.76%1

21

4.76%1

38.10%8

33.33%7

23.81%5

21




A. LocalTemporaryAssistance for...

B.Employment &Traini...

C.EconomicandCommun...

D.Local/County ChildWelfar...

E. StateChildWelfareAgency

F. StateChildren’s Trustagency*

G.Servicesandnetwor...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%




COLLABORATION(SHARE RESOURCES/AGREEMENTS)

TOTAL

A. Local TemporaryAssistance for NeedFamilies Services (TANF)

B. Employment & Trainingand Labor servicesagencies

C. Economic andCommunity DevelopmentCouncils

D. Local/County ChildWelfare agency (e.g.,child protective services)

E. State Child WelfareAgency

F. State Children’s Trustagency*

G. Services and networkssupporting foster andadoptive families


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19.05%4

66.67%14

14.29%3

0.00%0

21

35.00%7

45.00%9

20.00%4

0.00%0

20

80.95%17

14.29%3

4.76%1

0.00%0

21

38.10%8

47.62%10

14.29%3

0.00%0

21

15.00%3

60.00%12

20.00%4

5.00%1

20

40.00%8

50.00%10

10.00%2

0.00%0

20


Extremely Difficult

A.Obtaininginformationand data...

B. Workingtogetherwith TANF,Employme...

C.Implementing policiesand...

D.Facilitating sharedtraining...

E. Gettinginvolved instate levelplanning...

F.Exchanginginformationon roles...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT AT ALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Obtaining information and data for communityassessment and planning

B. Working together with TANF, Employment and Training,and related support services to recruit families

C. Implementing policies and procedures to ensure thatchildren in the child welfare system are prioritized forenrollment

D. Facilitating shared training and technical assistanceopportunities

E. Getting involved in state level planning and policydevelopment

F. Exchanging information on roles & resources with otherservice providers regarding family/child assistance services


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Q18 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding thewelfare/child welfare (family/child assistance) needs of the children and

families in your program.Answered: 6 Skipped: 15

# RESPONSES DATE

1 NA 1/27/2020 10:57 AM

2 Maintaining an open slot for infants/toddlers referral. 11/27/2019 11:15 AM

3 None 11/5/2019 9:02 AM

4 It is difficult to have a consistent contact at many of these organizations. That is our biggestchallenge in regards to coordinating services and TTA opportunities.

10/21/2019 12:02 PM

5 We have CPA's with these agencies. There is not much that comes from these agreements. 10/4/2019 1:01 PM

6 We do not have a consistent exchange with all agencies in our area and are not always notifiedwhen there is a child in need.

10/2/2019 4:21 PM


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Q19 4. What is working well in your efforts to address the welfare/childwelfare (family/child assistance) needs of children and families in yourprogram, Which of these efforts do you think may be helpful to other

programs?Answered: 2 Skipped: 19

# RESPONSES DATE

1 Our selection criteria and relationships to prioritize and identify families in need. 1/27/2020 10:57 AM

2 Partnerships 11/5/2019 9:02 AM


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5.00%1

20.00%4

35.00%7

40.00%8

20

4.76%1

33.33%7

42.86%9

19.05%4

21

0.00%0

60.00%12

20.00%4

20.00%4

20

9.52%2

38.10%8

33.33%7

19.05%4

21

15.00%3

10.00%2

35.00%7

40.00%8

20




A. Stateagency forChild Care

B. ChildCare Resource& Referralagencies

C. Localchild careprograms tosupport...

D. State orregionalpolicy/planning committ...

E. Highereducationprograms/services/...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





TOTAL

A. State agency for Child Care

B. Child Care Resource & Referralagencies

C. Local child care programs tosupport access to full-year, full- dayservices

D. State or regional policy/planningcommittees that address child careissues

E. Higher educationprograms/services/ resourcesrelated to child care (e.g., labschools, student interns, cross-training)


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42.86%9

42.86%9

9.52%2

4.76%1

21

45.00%9

25.00%5

25.00%5

5.00%1

20

28.57%6

52.38%11

19.05%4

0.00%0

21

45.00%9

30.00%6

25.00%5

0.00%0

20

40.00%8

45.00%9

15.00%3

0.00%0

20


Extremely Difficult

A.Establishinglinkages/partnerships w...

B.Assistingfamilies toaccess...

C. Aligningpolicies andpracticeswith other...

D. Sharingdata/information onchildren t...

E.Exchanginginformationon roles a...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT ATALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Establishing linkages/partnerships with child careproviders

B. Assisting families to access full-day, full year services

C. Aligning policies and practices with other service providers

D. Sharing data/information on children that are jointly served(assessments, outcomes, etc.)

E. Exchanging information on roles and resources with otherproviders/ organizations regarding child care and communityneeds assessment


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Q22 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding accessto child care services and resources.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 None 1/27/2020 11:01 AM

2 Parents completing the application for state vouchers for childcare services for full-day. 11/27/2019 11:23 AM

3 Competition with ABC funded preschools in rural areas, making some areas become saturatedwith preschools and causing low enrollment for some of our Head Start centers.

11/5/2019 9:06 AM

4 We do not have many local child care providers. Our program is the main source of Childcarein our rural county.

10/31/2019 12:20 PM

5 Again it is easier with some providers than with others. 10/30/2019 6:21 PM

6 For the children in Head Start that are enrolled in our part year program, the parents struggle tofind free or low cost child care during the summer.

10/4/2019 1:08 PM

7 Sharing information on children who are jointly served can be frustrating with a lack ofcommunication.

10/2/2019 4:25 PM


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Q23 4. What is working well in your efforts to address the child care needsof the children and families in your program? Which of these efforts do you


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Collaborations with other child care providers. 1/27/2020 11:01 AM

2 CSO has an evening wrap-around program which serves Head Start children for two hours inGarland County, Most importantly, CSO serves and additional 348 children in the EHS/CCCPartnerships and growing through Arkansas.

1/23/2020 7:15 PM

3 MCAEOC has obtained approvals for all centers to operate extended hours, but parents havenot follow-through by going to DHS and completing the application.

11/27/2019 11:23 AM

4 Trying to collaborate and partner with our ABC competition to ensure they are serving theirpopulation and we are serving ours according to poverty guidelines. That is the problem, theyare serving our targeted income population when they should be targeted 200% povertyguidelines.

11/5/2019 9:06 AM

5 Our agency has made all EHS classrooms year round and 9 hours days. We have made all HSclassrooms 8 hours and 66% of our slots are now year round.

10/4/2019 1:08 PM

6 Continuous meetings being conducted, exchange of information, and consistency. 10/2/2019 4:25 PM


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A.Stateorlo...

B.Employmentan...

C.AdultEducation

D.EnglishLa...

E.Servicesto...

F.Parented...

G.Publicli...

H.Schoolli...

I.Public/priva...

J.Museums

K.ReadingRe...

L.Highered...

M.Providersof...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


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9.52%2

33.33%7

23.81%5

33.33%7

21

14.29%3

33.33%7

33.33%7

19.05%4

21

5.00%1

40.00%8

35.00%7

20.00%4

20

15.00%3

45.00%9

30.00%6

10.00%2

20

4.76%1

33.33%7

28.57%6

33.33%7

21

5.00%1

30.00%6

35.00%7

30.00%6

20

4.76%1

14.29%3

33.33%7

47.62%10

21

33.33%7

28.57%6

14.29%3

23.81%5

21

19.05%4

4.76%1

47.62%10

28.57%6

21

35.00%7

30.00%6

20.00%4

15.00%3

20

23.81%5

28.57%6

33.33%7

14.29%3

21

10.53%2

36.84%7

15.79%3

36.84%7

19

23.81%5

42.86%9

28.57%6

4.76%1

21





TOTAL

A. State or local family literacyprograms

B. Employment and Trainingprograms

C. Adult Education

D. English Language Learnerprograms & services

E. Services to promote parent/childliteracy interactions

F. Parent educationprograms/services

G. Public libraries

H. School libraries

I. Public/private sources that providebook donations or funding for books

J. Museums

K. Reading Readiness programs

L. Higher educationprograms/services/ resourcesrelated to family literacy (e.g., grantprojects, student interns, cross-training, etc.)

M. Providers of services for childrenand families who are Englishlanguage learners (ELL)


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80.95%17

19.05%4

0.00%0

0.00%0

21

71.43%15

28.57%6

0.00%0

0.00%0

21

70.00%14

25.00%5

5.00%1

0.00%0

20

47.62%10

33.33%7

9.52%2

9.52%2

21

57.14%12

33.33%7

9.52%2

0.00%0

21


Extremely Difficult

A.Incorporatingfamilyliteracy i...

B.Educatingothers (e.g.,parents, t...

C.Establishinglinkages/partnerships w...

D. Securingfamilyparticipationin family...

E.Exchanginginformationwith other...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT ATALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Incorporating family literacy into your program policiesand practices

B. Educating others (e.g., parents, the community) about theimportance of family literacy

C. Establishing linkages/partnerships with key literacyproviders (libraries, literacy council, foundations, communitycolleges)

D. Securing family participation in family literacy services,as available

E. Exchanging information with other providers/organizationsregarding roles and resources related to family literacy


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Q26 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding familyliteracy services and resources.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Just need to spend more time getting out into the community. 1/31/2020 4:37 PM

2 NA 1/27/2020 11:10 AM

3 Financial literacy is one area we are exploring more in depth 11/14/2019 1:19 PM

4 None 11/5/2019 9:07 AM

5 Family participation is a challenge 10/4/2019 1:12 PM

6 Do not always have the contact information of other providers in the area to share resourceswith.

10/2/2019 4:29 PM


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Q27 4. What is working well in your efforts to address the literacy needs ofthe families in your program? Which of these efforts do you think may be

helpful to other programs?Answered: 6 Skipped: 15

# RESPONSES DATE

1 The Dolly Parton Imagination Library collaboration. Lending libraries at all locations. SchoolReadiness Summit participation.

1/27/2020 11:10 AM

2 CSO Head Start/EHS partners with its agency's literacy program, public libraries, private familygroups, local literacy groups, school districts to secure books for children to take home, toattend community literacy events, participate in parent meetings and program events.Additionally, our literacy staff attend national literacy conferences, such as National LiteracyAssociation.

1/23/2020 8:29 PM

3 We are in the early stages of implementing Ready Rosie 11/14/2019 1:19 PM

4 Partnerships is the key to success 11/5/2019 9:07 AM

5 Our family partnership team has created take home backpacks that have literacy activitiesthat are age appropriate and language appropriate for the family

10/4/2019 1:12 PM

6 We include literacy in our take home family curriculum and we partner with resources in ourcommunity, like the library.

10/2/2019 4:29 PM


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A.StateLeadAgen...

B.LocalPartB/61...

C.StateEducation...

D.StateLeadAgen...

E.LocalPart Cprov...

F.OtherFederally...

G.OtherState-funde...

H.University/communi...

I.Non-HeadStartcoun...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


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25.00%5

25.00%5

15.00%3

35.00%7

20

10.53%2

26.32%5

10.53%2

52.63%10

19

25.00%5

25.00%5

10.00%2

40.00%8

20

10.00%2

15.00%3

20.00%4

55.00%11

20

10.00%2

10.00%2

15.00%3

65.00%13

20

11.11%2

44.44%8

27.78%5

16.67%3

18

0.00%0

52.63%10

21.05%4

26.32%5

19

45.00%9

25.00%5

20.00%4

10.00%2

20

15.79%3

31.58%6

42.11%8

10.53%2

19





TOTAL

A. State Lead Agency for Part B/619(preschool special education)

B. Local Part B/619 (preschool specialeducation) providers

C. State Education Agency—otherprograms/services (e.g., Section 504of Rehabilitation Act, stateimprovement grants, state response tointervention, etc.)

D. State Lead Agency for Part C (earlyintervention)

E. Local Part C providers (earlyintervention)

F. Other Federally funded programs forfamilies of children with disabilities(e.g., Parent Training & InformationCenter, Family Voices, Maternal andChild Health, Protection & Advocacyagency, Special Medical Services,etc.)

G. Other State-funded programs forchildren with disabilities and theirfamilies (e.g., developmental servicesagencies)

H. University/community collegeprograms/services related to childrenwith disabilities (e.g., UniversityCenters for Excellence onDisability/others)

I. Non-Head Start councils,committees or work groups thataddress policy/program issuesregarding children with disabilities(e.g., State /Local InteragencyCoordinating Council, preschoolspecial education work/advisory group)


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35.00%7

45.00%9

10.00%2

10.00%2

20

40.00%8

55.00%11

0.00%0

5.00%1

20

47.37%9

36.84%7

10.53%2

5.26%1

19

38.89%7

38.89%7

5.56%1

16.67%3

18

50.00%9

33.33%6

5.56%1

11.11%2

18

47.37%9

36.84%7

5.26%1

10.53%2

19

50.00%10

35.00%7

10.00%2

5.00%1

20

55.00%11

30.00%6

15.00%3

0.00%0

20


Extremely Difficult

A.Obtaining timelyPart ...

B.Obtaining timelyPart...

C.HavingHS/EHSstaff...

D.Coordinatingservi...

E.Supporting therefer...

F.Coordinatingservi...

G.Sharingdata/informat...

H.Exchanginginfor...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT ATALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Obtaining timely Part C (early intervention) evaluations ofchildren

B. Obtaining timely Part B/619 (preschool special education)evaluations of children

C. Having HS/EHS staff attend IEP or IFSP meetings

D. Coordinating services with Part C providers

E. Supporting the referral process to Part Cproviders/agencies for children identified under CAPTA (ChildAbuse Prevention & Treatment Act)

F. Coordinating services with Part B/619 providers

G. Sharing data/information on jointly served children(assessments, outcomes, etc.)

H. Exchanging information on roles and resources with otherproviders/ organizations regarding services for children withdisabilities and their families


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Q30 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding servicesfor children with disabilities and their families.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 It is difficult to get information regarding status of referred children from birth to five fromproviders.

1/27/2020 11:22 AM

2 The providers are working with large case loads and are unable to keep up with the needs ofthe children. The mental health providers are the hardest to get to accommodate and serve ourchildren and families.

10/4/2019 1:42 PM

3 Outside providers do not always include us in meetings or conferences with our families. 10/2/2019 4:32 PM


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Q31 4. What is working well in your efforts to address the needs ofchildren with disabilities in your program? Which of these efforts do you


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Our screening and referral process interagency. 1/27/2020 11:22 AM

2 Parents are actively engaged by eagerly attending IEP meetings and advocating for theirchildren.The CSO content staff supports parents by attending these meetings and areavailable to answer their questions as needed.

1/23/2020 10:01 PM

3 Our disabilities manager has made a great effort to stream line coordination of services. Shehas gone up the chain of command and that has trickled down to help proved the services thechildren need in a timely manner.

10/4/2019 1:42 PM


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9.52%2

23.81%5

61.90%13

4.76%1

21

0.00%0

28.57%6

52.38%11

19.05%4

21

0.00%0

28.57%6

42.86%9

28.57%6

21

4.76%1

33.33%7

38.10%8

23.81%5

21

4.76%1

33.33%7

47.62%10

14.29%3

21

4.76%1

33.33%7

38.10%8

23.81%5

21

42.86%9

19.05%4

33.33%7

4.76%1

21




A. LawEnforcement

B.Providersofsubsta...

C.Providersof childabuse...

D.Providersofdomest...

E.Privateresourcesgeared...

F.Providersofemerge...

G.Providersofservic...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





TOTAL

A. Law Enforcement

B. Providers of substance abuseprevention/treatment services

C. Providers of child abuseprevention/treatment services

D. Providers of domestic violenceprevention/treatment services

E. Private resources geared towardprevention/intervention (faith-based,business, foundations, shelters,etc.)

F. Providers of emergency services(e.g., Red Cross, state agencyresponsible for large-scaleemergency plans)

G. Providers of services to militaryfamilies


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66.67%14

23.81%5

9.52%2

0.00%0

21

60.00%12

40.00%8

0.00%0

0.00%0

20

61.90%13

33.33%7

4.76%1

0.00%0

21

66.67%14

33.33%7

0.00%0

0.00%0

21

45.00%9

40.00%8

15.00%3

0.00%0

20

47.62%10

38.10%8

14.29%3

0.00%0

21

50.00%10

40.00%8

10.00%2

0.00%0

20

40.00%8

45.00%9

15.00%3

0.00%0

20


Extremely Difficult

A.Establishinglinka...

B.Establishinglinka...

C.Establishinglinka...

D.Partnering withservi...

E.Obtainingin-ki...

F.Sharingdata/informat...

G.Exchanginginfor...

H.Establishinglinka...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT ATALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Establishing linkages/partnerships with law enforcementagencies

B. Establishing linkages/partnerships with public resources(state, county, city, etc.) regarding prevention/treatmentservices

C. Establishing linkages/partnerships with private resources(e.g., faith-based, foundations, business) regardingprevention/treatment services

D. Partnering with service providers on outreach activities foreligible families

E. Obtaining in-kind community services for thechildren/families in your program

F. Sharing data/information on children/families served jointlyby Head Start and other agencies re: prevention/treatmentservices

G. Exchanging information on roles and resources with otherproviders/ organizations regarding community services

H. Establishing linkages/partnerships with providers ofservices to military families


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Q34 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regardingcommunity services for the families in your program.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Some of the communities which CSO serve have limited community services (i.e. EHS CCP,rural communities).

1/23/2020 10:08 PM

2 There are so many different programs that serve specific populations/needs it can be difficultto coordinate and collaborate based on individual needs of families.

10/21/2019 12:11 PM

3 Lack of communication between other providers 10/2/2019 4:35 PM


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Q35 4. What is working well in your efforts to address the communityservices needs of the families in your program? Which of these efforts do

you think may be helpful to other programs?Answered: 2 Skipped: 19

# RESPONSES DATE

1 The referral process. 1/27/2020 11:30 AM

2 CSO EHS/HS has numerous community agencies which are actively engaged in the programsuch as local police/sheriff departments, child abuse/neglect agencies, health providers andmore who speak at inservice/preservice workshops, who participate in parent meetings andevents.

1/23/2020 10:08 PM


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100.00% 7

Q36 IF Stand-Alone Early Head Start program:Answered: 7 Skipped: 14

TOTAL 7

Check here and skip to section 10.0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Check here and skip to section 10.


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Q37 1. Using the definitions on pages 2 and 3, please rate the extent ofyour involvement with each of the following service providers/organizations

at this point in time. Check one rating for each.Answered: 14 Skipped: 7

0.00%0

0.00%0

21.43%3

78.57%11

14

33.33%2

0.00%0

0.00%0

66.67%4

6




A. Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with the appropriate localentity responsible for managingpublicly funded preschool...

B. No publicly funded pre-kin this state Check “no workingrelationship”

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





TOTAL

A. Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with the appropriate local entityresponsible for managing publiclyfunded preschool programs in theservice area of your agency whichincludes plans to coordinate activities,as described in 642(e) (5)(A)(i)(ii) (I-X),and a review of each of the activities.

B. No publicly funded pre-k in thisstate Check “no working relationship”


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Q38 2. Head Start programs are required to have an MOU with publicly-funded Pre-K programs in their service areas. The MOU must include areview of, and plans to coordinate, as appropriate, 10 areas/activities, as

listed below. For each of the following items, please rate the level ofdifficulty you have had in the past, or may have as you coordinate theseactivities with publicly-funded Pre-K programs. Select one rating for each

item.Answered: 14 Skipped: 7


Extremely Difficult

A.Education...

B.Information,dis...

C.Selectionpri...

D.Serviceareas

E.Stafftraining,...

F.Joint/sharedtec...

G.Provisionofser...

H.Communications ...

I.Provisionand...

J.DevelopingMOU...

K.Otherelements...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


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50.00%7

42.86%6

0.00%0

7.14%1

14

50.00%7

42.86%6

0.00%0

7.14%1

14

57.14%8

28.57%4

7.14%1

7.14%1

14

50.00%7

35.71%5

7.14%1

7.14%1

14

57.14%8

21.43%3

14.29%2

7.14%1

14

50.00%7

28.57%4

14.29%2

7.14%1

14

35.71%5

35.71%5

21.43%3

7.14%1

14

64.29%9

28.57%4

0.00%0

7.14%1

14

35.71%5

50.00%7

7.14%1

7.14%1

14

64.29%9

14.29%2

7.14%1

14.29%2

14

57.14%8

28.57%4

0.00%0

14.29%2

14

NOT AT ALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Educational activities, curricular objectives andinstruction

B. Information, dissemination and access for familiescontacting Head Start or other preschool program

C. Selection priorities for eligible children served

D. Service areas

E. Staff training, including opportunities for joint stafftraining

F. Joint/shared technical assistance (e.g., on mutualneeds; to develop partnership agreements)

G. Provision of services to meet needs of workingparents, as applicable

H. Communications and parent outreach for transition tokindergarten

I. Provision and use of facilities, transportation, etc.

J. Developing MOU's with publicly funded pre-schoolprograms (see 1A)

K. Other elements mutually agreed to by the parties tothe MOU


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Q39 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regardingpartnership development with Local Educational Agencies in your service

areas.Answered: 2 Skipped: 19

# RESPONSES DATE

1 We serve the same group of children. Some areas have increased state funded programs thataffects Head Start enrollment.

1/27/2020 11:39 AM

2 We have had great luck working with our public schools in all our communities. 10/2/2019 4:38 PM


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Q40 4. What is working well in your efforts to develop partnerships withLocal Education Agencies managing pre-k programs in your service areas?

Which of these efforts do you think may be helpful to other programs?Answered: 2 Skipped: 19

# RESPONSES DATE

1 CSO hosts a School Readiness group which includes local school districts staff, communitygroups, and public entities, etc. to establish and support school readiness goals.

1/23/2020 10:11 PM

2 We have partnered with two local public schools and have classrooms in their buildings so thecommunity can receive needed services.

10/2/2019 4:38 PM


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Q41 1. Using the definitions on pages 2 and 3, please rate the extent ofyour involvement with local education agencies (LEAs) at this point in time.

Check one rating. Note: If you have different relationships with differentLEAs, check the option that best describes your relationship with most of

them.Answered: 18 Skipped: 3

5.56%1

11.11%2

0.00%0

83.33%15

18




A. Relationship with Local Education Agencies (LEAs)regarding transition from Head Start to kindergarten

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





TOTAL

A. Relationship with LocalEducation Agencies (LEAs)regarding transition from HeadStart to kindergarten


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Extremely Difficult

A.Coord...

B.Ongoi...

C.Establish...

D.LinkingL...

E.Align...

F.Align...

G.Partn...

H.Coord...

I.Coord...

J.Coordinat...

K.Conductin...

L.Establish...

M.Helpingp...

N.Exchangin...

O.Aligningc...

P.Organizin...

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72.22%13

27.78%5

0.00%0

0.00%0

18

52.94%9

35.29%6

11.76%2

0.00%0

17

82.35%14

17.65%3

0.00%0

0.00%0

17

83.33%15

11.11%2

5.56%1

0.00%0

18

94.44%17

5.56%1

0.00%0

0.00%0

18

94.12%16

5.88%1

0.00%0

0.00%0

17

83.33%15

11.11%2

5.56%1

0.00%0

18

56.25%9

25.00%4

18.75%3

0.00%0

16

72.22%13

16.67%3

11.11%2

0.00%0

18

76.47%13

17.65%3

5.88%1

0.00%0

17

72.22%13

22.22%4

5.56%1

0.00%0

18

83.33%15

16.67%3

0.00%0

0.00%0

18

61.11%11

33.33%6

5.56%1

0.00%0

18

70.59%12

23.53%4

5.88%1

0.00%0

17

83.33%15

16.67%3

0.00%0

0.00%0

18

58.82%10

23.53%4

11.76%2

5.88%1

17

NOT ATALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Coordinating with LEAs to implement systematicprocedures for transferring Head Start program records toschool

B. Ongoing communication with LEAs to facilitatecoordination of programs (including teachers, social workers,McKinney Vento liaisons, etc.)

C. Establishing and implementing comprehensive transitionpolicies and procedures with LEAs

D. Linking LEA and Head Start services relating to language,numeracy and literacy

E. Aligning LEA and Head Start curricula and assessmentswith Head Start Child Outcomes Framework

F. Aligning Head Start curricula with state Early LearningStandards

G. Partnering with LEAs and parents to assist individualchildren/families to transition to school, including review ofportfolio/records

H. Coordinating transportation with LEAs

I. Coordinating shared use of facilities with LEAs

J. Coordinating with LEAs regarding other support services forchildren and families

K. Conducting joint outreach to parents and LEA to discussneeds of children entering kindergarten

L. Establish policies and procedures that support childrentransition to school that includes engagement with LEA

M. Helping parents of limited English proficient childrenunderstand instructional and other information and servicesprovided by the receiving school.

N. Exchanging information with LEAs on roles, resources andregulations

O. Aligning curricula and assessment practices with LEAs

P. Organizing and participating in joint training, includingtransition-related training for school staff and Head Start staff


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Q43 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding HeadStart transition and alignment with K-12 for the children and families in

your program.Answered: 3 Skipped: 18

# RESPONSES DATE

1 The LEA tends to present the parent with their treatment plan for the child, as opposed tohaving more of a collaborative relationship with the parent. BRAD is working to promote a morecollaborative effort during evaluation/review conferences.

5/14/2020 1:59 PM

2 Limited support for parents who are not English proficient. Not a lot of communication betweentherapist and teachers and parents.

10/4/2019 3:54 PM

3 There is not enough days or hours for everyone to be apart of one joint training, as we all haveour own yearly required trainings to do.

10/2/2019 4:43 PM


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Q44 4. In your efforts to address the education/Head Start transition toschool needs of the children and families in your program, what is working

well? Which of these efforts do you think may be helpful to otherprograms?


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Transition conferences with parents, Head Start staff, public school staff and LEA have proveneffective in preparing families in knowledge of what to expect as their child transitions intokindergarten.

5/14/2020 1:59 PM

2 Collaboration with the LEAs is working well. Joint School Readiness collaborations. 1/27/2020 11:43 AM

3 Developing action plans to help Dual Language Learners to make a smooth transition fromHead Start to the receiving schools for 2020.

1/23/2020 10:15 PM

4 Our Disabilities manager is working closely with our LEA's to better serve our children andfamilies.

10/4/2019 3:54 PM

5 Partners are always invited to all trainings offered to our staff. 10/2/2019 4:43 PM


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A.Institutions...

B.Institutions...

C.On-lineco...

D.ChildCareRe...

E.HeadStartT...

F.OtherT&TA...

G.Servicepr...

H.NationalCe...

a.Cultural&Li...

b.Parent,Fa...

c.QualityTe...

d.EarlyHeadSt...

e.ProgramMa...

f.CenteronHe...

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20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


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21.05%4

15.79%3

26.32%5

36.84%7

19

10.53%2

15.79%3

31.58%6

42.11%8

19

36.84%7

15.79%3

21.05%4

26.32%5

19

15.00%3

25.00%5

45.00%9

15.00%3

20

0.00%0

5.26%1

47.37%9

47.37%9

19

0.00%0

15.00%3

75.00%15

10.00%2

20

5.26%1

15.79%3

57.89%11

21.05%4

19

11.76%2

17.65%3

52.94%9

17.65%3

17

30.00%6

25.00%5

30.00%6

15.00%3

20

5.26%1

15.79%3

57.89%11

21.05%4

19

10.00%2

20.00%4

55.00%11

15.00%3

20

16.67%3

16.67%3

55.56%10

11.11%2

18

5.26%1

15.79%3

63.16%12

15.79%3

19

15.79%3

26.32%5

47.37%9

10.53%2

19





TOTAL

A. Institutions of HigherEducation (4 year)

B. Institutions of HigherEducation (less than 4 year)(e.g., community colleges)

C. On-line courses/programs

D. Child Care Resource &Referral Network

E. Head Start T & TA Network

F. Other T & TA networks(regional, state)

G. Serviceproviders/organizations offeringrelevant training/TA cross-training opportunities

H. National Centers:

a. Cultural & LinguisticResponsiveness

b. Parent, Family & CommunityEngagement

c. Quality Teaching & Learning

d. Early Head Start NationalResource Center

e. Program Management &Fiscal Operations

f. Center on Health


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45.00%9

40.00%8

10.00%2

5.00%1

20

60.00%12

30.00%6

0.00%0

10.00%2

20

55.56%10

38.89%7

5.56%1

0.00%0

18

33.33%6

44.44%8

16.67%3

5.56%1

18

26.32%5

36.84%7

15.79%3

21.05%4

19

52.63%10

31.58%6

10.53%2

5.26%1

19

55.00%11

35.00%7

0.00%0

10.00%2

20


Extremely Difficult

A.Transferringcredit...

B.Accessingearlychildh...

C.AccessingT & TAopport...

D.Accessingscholarships an...

E.Staffreleasetime t...

F.Accessingon-lineprofes...

G.Exchanginginform...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT ATALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Transferring credits between public institutions of learning

B. Accessing early childhood education degree programs inthe community

C. Accessing T & TA opportunities in the community(including cross-training)

D. Accessing scholarships and other financial support forprofessional development programs/activities (e.g.,T.E.A.C.H., Early Childhood

E. Staff release time to attend professional developmentactivities

F. Accessing on-line professional development opportunities(e.g., availability of equipment, internet connection, etc.)

G. Exchanging information on roles and resources with otherproviders/ organizations regarding professional development


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Q47 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regardingprofessional development activities and resources.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 There are no institutions in Northeast Arkansas that offer an Early Childhood degree tract. Wehave much difficulty finding qualified individuals for the degree positions in Head Start. Thosewho would be interested in pursuing a degree do not have a way to get the degree.

5/14/2020 2:04 PM

2 Substitutes available to allow staff release time for additional professional development andimpact on the budget.

1/27/2020 11:50 AM

3 Some CSO service areas are rural and accessing T/TA opportunities in the community isdifficult due to lack of resources and/or internet connection is non-existent or limited.

1/23/2020 10:21 PM


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Q48 4. What is working well in your efforts to address the professionaldevelopment needs of your staff? Which of these efforts do you think may

be helpful to other programs?Answered: 4 Skipped: 17

# RESPONSES DATE

1 We have tried to implement the use of online CDA classes. Although it has been easy to trackthe progress from Human Resources the benefit of online is not evident in the practices beingcarried out in the classrooms. It is also very cost effective and quick to enroll new staff.

5/14/2020 2:04 PM

2 Online training available on multiple content areas. The agency's Professional Developmentprogram that funds staff degrees.

1/27/2020 11:50 AM

3 CSO staff is working on re-establishing connection with a Historically Black University andCommunity College in one of the agency's sites to enroll staff for CDA classes.

1/23/2020 10:21 PM

4 We have several partnerships with our local colleges that come to our centers and meet withour parents to help them reach their goal of going back to school. We have also partnered withone of our local colleges that pays for a child to stay in aftercare so the parent can attendclasses.

10/2/2019 4:46 PM


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27.78%5

27.78%5

33.33%6

11.11%2

18

5.26%1

0.00%0

42.11%8

52.63%10

19

38.89%7

0.00%0

38.89%7

22.22%4

18




A. SAC (StateAdvisory Council,State Early LearningCouncil)

B. Better BeginningsQuality Rating &Improvement System(QRIS)

C. State efforts tounify early childhooddata systems (e.g.,child/family/progr...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





TOTAL

A. SAC (State Advisory Council,State Early Learning Council)

B. Better Beginnings QualityRating & Improvement System(QRIS)

C. State efforts to unify earlychildhood data systems (e.g.,child/family/program assessmentdata)


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38.89%7

55.56%10

5.56%1

0.00%0

18

85.00%17

15.00%3

0.00%0

0.00%0

20

50.00%9

27.78%5

16.67%3

5.56%1

18


Extremely Difficult

A. Exchanginginformation from andproviding input tostate advisory...

B. Participating inBetter BeginningsQuality Rating andImprovement System...

C. Participating instate efforts tounify early childhooddata systems

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT AT ALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Exchanging information from and providing input tostate advisory councils

B. Participating in Better Beginnings Quality Ratingand Improvement System (QRIS)

C. Participating in state efforts to unify early childhooddata systems


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Q51 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regardingpartnerships with early childhood systems efforts in your state.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 none 5/14/2020 2:05 PM

2 Not always aware of activities occurring. 1/27/2020 11:56 AM

3 Not informed on state advisory councils or efforts to unify early childhood data systems. 10/21/2019 1:51 PM


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Q52 4. What is working well in your efforts to partner with early childhoodsystems initiatives in your state? areas? Which of these efforts do you


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Better Beginnings offers resources to connect families with child care needs. We have aLCSW on staff to also connect families with community resources.

5/14/2020 2:05 PM

2 We have a staff member on the board of the Arkansas Head Start Association and she workswith the organization on policies, events, conferences etc. We also have a partnership withFamily Development Center and a staff member sits on the board at the organization. Thisprogram offers aftercare services to children/families enrolled at this site.

5/14/2020 1:49 PM

3 Better Beginnings (QRIS) Participation. 1/27/2020 11:56 AM

4 CSO staff participate on early childhood councils and work closely with the state agency. 1/23/2020 10:23 PM


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84.21%16

15.79%3

0.00%0

0.00%0

19

80.00%16

15.00%3

5.00%1

0.00%0

20

68.42%13

21.05%4

10.53%2

0.00%0

19

52.63%10

26.32%5

21.05%4

0.00%0

19

70.00%14

20.00%4

10.00%2

0.00%0

20




A. StateLead Agencyfor Veterans'Affairs

B. LocalAgencies forVeterans'Affairs

C. NeededState-fundingto assistmilitary...

D. Servicesfor militaryfamilies

E. Localcommittees toassistmilitary...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NO WORKINGRELATIONSHIP(LITTLE/NO CONTACT)



COLLABORATION(SHARE RESOURCES/AGREEMENTS)

TOTAL

A. State LeadAgency for Veterans'Affairs

B. Local Agenciesfor Veterans' Affairs

C. Needed State-funding to assistmilitary families

D. Services formilitary families

E. Local committeesto assist militaryfamilies


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42.11%8

47.37%9

5.26%1

5.26%1

19

33.33%6

55.56%10

5.56%1

5.56%1

18

47.37%9

47.37%9

0.00%0

5.26%1

19

36.84%7

57.89%11

0.00%0

5.26%1

19

36.84%7

52.63%10

5.26%1

5.26%1

19


Extremely Difficult

A. Obtainingservices formilitaryfamilies

B.Coordinatingservices formilitary...

C.Supportingthe referralprocess fo...

D. Sharingand/orobtainingdata on...

E.Exchanginginformationwith other...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT AT ALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


TOTAL

A. Obtaining services for military families

B. Coordinating services for military families

C. Supporting the referral process for military families

D. Sharing and/or obtaining data on military families(assessment and outcomes)

E. Exchanging information with other providers andorganizations regarding services for military families


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Q55 3. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding servicesfor military families in your state.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 N/A 5/14/2020 2:06 PM

2 We do not have any contact with military committees or families to help incorporate militaryfamilies into our program and need ideas on how to introduce this into our program.

10/2/2019 4:49 PM


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Q56 4. What is working well in your efforts to provide services to militaryfamilies in your state? areas? Which of these efforts do you think may be


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Most military families are over the income guidelines for HS/EHS so it is hard to serve them. 5/14/2020 2:06 PM


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option that best describes your relationship with most of them. Pleaseidentify if you have experience in any of the following documents:


40.00%8

15.00%3

35.00%7

10.00%2

20

36.84%7

10.53%2

42.11%8

10.53%2

19

36.84%7

10.53%2

42.11%8

10.53%2

19

31.58%6

21.05%4

36.84%7

10.53%2

19




A. RacialEquityintegrated intoArkansas...

B. RacialEquityintegrated intoState's Famil...

C. RacialEquityintegrated intoState's Bette...

D. RacialEquity policydevelopment andprocedures

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%





TOTAL

A. Racial Equity integratedinto Arkansas Workforce Knowledgeand Competencies for Early Careand Education Professionals.

B. Racial Equity integrated intoState's Family Engagement Guide,Framework, and Self-Assessment

C. Racial Equity integrated intoState's Better Beginnings/QualityRating Improvement System

D. Racial Equity policy developmentand procedures


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55.56%10

22.22%4

5.56%1

0.00%0

16.67%3

18

41.18%7

17.65%3

11.76%2

0.00%0

29.41%5

17

41.18%7

23.53%4

5.88%1

0.00%0

29.41%5

17


Extremely Difficult Not Applicable

A. Exchanging andsharing informationand awareness onracial equity data.

B. Participating inracial equityprofessionaldevelopment traini...

C. Being able toparticipate in thestate's racial equityeliminating...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT AT ALLDIFFICULT

SOMEWHATDIFFICULT


NOTAPPLICABLE

TOTAL

A. Exchanging and sharing informationand awareness on racial equity data.

B. Participating in racial equityprofessional development training andtechnical assistance.

C. Being able to participate in the state'sracial equity eliminating disparitiesprocess.


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Q59 3. Please indicate if your early childhood program is in need of RacialEquity Professional Development Training to help eliminate educational

disparities. Answered: 20 Skipped: 1

35.00%7

35.00%7

25.00%5

5.00%1

20

35.00%7

30.00%6

30.00%6

5.00%1

20

35.00%7

30.00%6

30.00%6

5.00%1

20

35.00%7

40.00%8

20.00%4

5.00%1

20

Yes No Maybe Not Applicable

A. RacialEquity PublicAwareness

B. EarlyChildhoodTeacherWorkforce

C. Family andCommunity

D. EarlyChildhoodLeadership andAdministrators

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

YES NO MAYBE NOT APPLICABLE TOTAL

A. Racial Equity Public Awareness

B. Early Childhood Teacher Workforce

C. Family and Community

D. Early Childhood Leadership and Administrators


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Q60 4. The Racial Equity Action Framework is designed to supportindividuals and groups that want to advance racial equity in early childhood

systems. The goal of training a racial equity approach is to developpolicies, practices, and programs that provide opportunities, promote

fairness and access, and remediate racial inequities. How familiar are youwith the following for levels of change in the Racial Equity Action Network?


35.00%7

30.00%6

35.00%7

0.00%0

20

35.00%7

40.00%8

25.00%5

0.00%0

20

35.00%7

40.00%8

25.00%5

0.00%0

20

35.00%7

40.00%8

25.00%5

0.00%0

20

Not Familiar at All Somewhat Familiar Familiar

Extremely Familiar

A. PersonalChange

B.InterpersonalChange

C.InstitutionalChange

D. StructuralChange

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT FAMILIAR AT ALL SOMEWHAT FAMILIAR FAMILIAR EXTREMELY FAMILIAR TOTAL

A. Personal Change

B. Interpersonal Change

C. Institutional Change

D. Structural Change


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Q61 5. In order to reduce racial inequities in you EHS/HS program, itrequires structural changes, continuous assessment, measurement of

success, and unintended consequences. Have you examined the followingin your EHS/HS program?


15.79%3

47.37%9

21.05%4

15.79%3

19

36.84%7

31.58%6

15.79%3

15.79%3

19

44.44%8

33.33%6

5.56%1

16.67%3

18

Not Examined at All Somewhat Examined Reviewed

Examined and Have a Plan

A. Opportunitystructures andresource distribution(barriers, pathway...

B. Ensure viabilityand sustainability(interventions foryour equity proble...

C. Identify successindicators and userobust assessmentstrategies (How do...

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

NOT EXAMINEDAT ALL

SOMEWHAT EXAMINED REVIEWED EXAMINEDAND HAVEA PLAN

TOTAL

A. Opportunity structures and resourcedistribution (barriers, pathways, resources)

B. Ensure viability and sustainability(interventions for your equity problems(identified))

C. Identify success indicators and userobust assessment strategies (How do youassess the racial equity problems identified)


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Q62 6. Please describe any other issues you may have regarding racialequity and eliminating racial disparities.


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Very low diverse population. There is somewhat of a communication/language barrier with staffand Marshallese immigrants.

5/14/2020 2:09 PM

2 We need professional development in this area. 1/27/2020 12:09 PM

3 Need to provide more extensive training for staff om this issue. 1/23/2020 10:27 PM


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Q63 7. What is working well in your efforts to eliminate racial disparities inyour classroom/program/state? Which of these efforts do you think may be


# RESPONSES DATE

1 Head Start employees that are of Marshallese descent to aide in communication barriers. 5/14/2020 2:09 PM

Q1 A. Date survey was completed: - Arkansas Head Start

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