I. Recruitment/Enrollment

   Application Process

•         Eligibility
•         Eligible Repeater
•         Recruitment
•         Recruitment Plan
•         Enrollment
•         Enrollment/Selection Criteria for Children with Disabilities
•         Head Start Enrollment Point System 
•         Early Head Start Enrollment Point System

    Attendance

•         Attendance

    Transition

•         Intra Program Transfer
•         Transfer/Transition within Early Head Start/Head Start Programs
•         Transition from Head Start to Kindergarten
•         Disability Transition

II. Early Childhood Development and Health Services

    Health Services

•         Medical and Dental Exams
•         Immunizations
•         Height and Weight Measurement
•         Fluoride Well Water Testing
•         Health Insurance
•         Tracking Medical and Dental Needs

   Developmental Services

•         Developmental and Behavioral Screening
•         Hearing and Vision Screening
•         Individualization of Program
•         Individualization of Program - EHS Pregnant Women
•         Early Childhood Screening Summary
•         Child Assessment Process
•         Administration of Assessment Tool
•         Education Home Visit - Parent Conference
•         Referral for Evaluation
•         (SNA) Children's Progress Report: Parent Communication
•         Developmental and Behavioral Screening – ASQ – Early Head Start

   Disability Services

•         Coordination of Disabilities, Health, Education Services
•         IEP/IFSP Eligibility Meeting
•         Initial IEP/EFSP/IHP Meeting
•         Eligibility of a Child with Health Impairments
•         Eligibility of a Child with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
•         Eligibility of a Child with Communication Disorders
•         Eligibility of a Child with Mental Retardation
•         Eligibility of a Child with Hearing Impairment including Deafness
•         Eligibility of a Child with Orthopedic Impairment
•         Eligibility of a Child with Visual Impairment
•         Eligibility of a Child with Learning Disabilities
•         Eligibility of a Child with Autism
•         Eligibility of a Child with Traumatic Brain Injury
•         Eligibility of a Child with Other Impairments
•         Implementation and Documentation of IEP/IFSP Services
•         School District Transportation

    Educational Services

•         Setting Up the Physical Environment
•         Developmentally Appropriate Materials, Equipment, Activities
•         Curriculum Planning (Preschool)
•         Integration of Personal Health/Safety/Wellness in Curriculum
•         Child/Adult Interaction
•         Daily Schedule
•         Promoting Physical Development
•         Developing Cognitive and Language Skills
•         Supporting Social and Emotional Development
•         Child Guidance/Behavior Issues
•         Planned and Documented Intervention
•         Planning Holiday and Party Activities
•         Field Trips & Field Trip Safety
•         Use of Media
•         Center Base Substitute
•         Home Base/Combination Educational and Family Services
•         Site Audio and Videotaping Policy

     Health Activities

•         Handwashing
•         Toothbrushing
•         Naps
•         Toileting
•         Diapering and Potties
•         Daily Progress Reports on Infants and Toddlers

    Health Needs

•         Medication Administration
•         Short Term Contagious Illness
•         Long Term Exclusion of Illness
•         Head Lice

    Safety

•         Emergency Care and Illness
•         Accident and Incident Report
•         Biting
•         Hot Liquids
•         Pets
•         Health Inspection
•         Safety Restraints
•         Appropriate Release of Children from Head Start Classes
•         Missing Student
•         Transportation
•         Smoke Free Environment
•         Safety Drill – Emergency Procedures
•         Emergency Site Closings
•         Playground Safety
•         Classroom Sanitation
•         Child Abuse
•         Plants in the Classroom
•         Winter Clothing Letter for Parents

    Nutrition

•         Food Safety
•         Food Allergies and Special Diet
•         Formula and Breast Milk
•         Mealtimes
•         Family Style Meals
•         Identification of Nutrition Needs
•         Food Preparation in the Classroom
•         Food Preparation for Home Visitors
•         Meals for Head Start Center Volunteers

    Mental Health Services

•         Mental Health Services/Referrals
•         Accessing Outside Counseling Services for Families with Children
•         Family Counseling Services
•         Utilizing Community Mental Health Resources
•         Postpartum Depression Policy

III.  Family and Community Partnerships

    Family Partnership

•         Family Partnership Agreement
•         Family Services Tracking
•         Loss of  a Child or Out of Home Placement of a Child

    Parent Opportunities for Involvement

•         Fall Family Orientation
•         Parent Committee Meetings
•         Parent Health Education
•         Parent Volunteer
•         Opportunities for Adult Skill Development
•         Enhancement of Parenting Skills

    Accessing Community Resources for Parents

•         Emergency Assistance/Crisis Intervention
•         Parent Access to Community Information
•         Site Newsletter
•         Continuing Education/Literacy
•         Parent Involvement in Community Advocacy

    Community Partnerships

•         Development of Interagency Agreements
•         Community Volunteers
•         Community Collaborations and Partnerships
•         Community Needs Assessment

IV. Program Management and Design

    Policy Council

•         Arrowhead Head Start Policy Council - Policy and Procedure Manual

    Program Accessibility

•         Non Discrimination

    Facilities

•         Securing and Maintaining the Physical Environment

    Staff

•         Program Standards of Conduct
•         Employee Selection
•         Employee Physical Exam
•         Flexible Work Schedule
•         Same Job Classification Transfer
•         Head Start Site Status and Employment Transfer Options
•         Employee Performance Evaluation
•         Employee Illness During Unemployment
•         Personal Cell Phone Use

    Training

•         Training and Development
•         CDA Training and Renewal
•         Blood Borne Disease Training
•         First Aid/CPR Training
•         Scholarship Funding Request Policy

    Communication

•         Policy Council Minutes Distribution
•         Research and Public Relations
•         Staff Communication

    Record Keeping

•         Child Record Keeping System - Child File Contents, Accessing & Release of Information
•         Field Purchase Order Completion
•         Child Care Reimbursement
•         Parent Mileage Reimbursement

    On-Going Monitoring

•         Program Self Assessment