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Meeting Date:	05/28/2019
Local Self Assessment 2019
Submitted for:	Aliza Oliveros	Submitted By:	Aliza Oliveros
Department:	Head Start

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the 2018 - 2019 Head Start Program Improvement Plan based on the results from the Local Self-Assessment.

Issue: Self-Assessment is required by section 1304.51 (i)(1) of the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Throughout the year, program leaders and staff continually tract the effectiveness of program operations and progress toward goals through ongoing monitoring systems. During the annual Self-Assessment, staff, leaders, parents, and partners reflect on that same data; any additional data, such as federal monitoring reports; and the previous year's Self-Assessment report.

Solution: Approve the Program Improvement Report.

Result: The program will maintain a cohesive management systems that support continuous improvement and fosters commitment to providing the highest level of services to children and families in accordance with legislation, regulations, and policies.

Background:

Head Start Program Performance Standards state that at least once each program year, with the consultation and participation of the policy groups and, as appropriate, other community members, grantee and delegate agencies must conduct a Self-Assessment of their effectiveness and progress in meeting program goals and objectives and in implementing Federal regulations. Continuous quality improvement is a central tenet of the Head Start Program, with the goal of meeting Performance Standards and moving toward program excellence for serving children and families throughout the country. As part of this process, the annual Self-Assessment provides programs with the means to regularly assess their own management systems and program operations in order to continualy strengthen the program and the services delivered to children and families.

Previous Court Action:

The 2017 - 2018 Local Self-Assessment and Program Improvement Plan was approved by the Webb County Commissioners Court on May 29, 2019.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	n
Financial Impact:
100% grant funds. No impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
LSA 2019