GULF COAST COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION Head Start/Early Head Start Support Services July 2024 Monthly LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES •
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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) The June 2024 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) claim was completed and submitted to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for reimbursement. In June there were 14 food service days for the month. There were 16 eligible sites and 1,518 eligible children. The number of meals provided: 818 breakfasts; 819 lunches and 2,097 PM snacks served. Expected reimbursement for the month is $8,040.89 The Head Start & Early Head Start staff enjoyed a much-needed Bonus Holiday during the week of July 1 as we closed out the 2023-2024 school year! A special thank you to our CEO, Dr. Reynolds! The 2024 summer professional development was an exciting and fun learning experience for Head Start and Early Head Start staff. The theme was “ A Star-Studded Red-Carpet Affair!”. Kicking off the training was motivational speaker, Shawn Brown, always popular with the teachers. Training topics included Teacher Success Rubric for teachers and Center Administrators, Crisis Prevention Training, Health and Nutrition, Mental Health & Disabilities. A very special guest attended - Mrs. Pavaflle Duprey, mom with a child with a disability. She shared her successes and challenges and the help she received from the Head Start Program. San Jacinto College Partnership – Dr. Albert Talley, Jr and his recruitment team attended the Head Start/Early Head Start Professional Development training in July. Presented information on the college’s scholarship program for the various degrees they are offering. In attendance were none degree staff interested in obtaining their degrees. The Health & Nutrition Manager and Assistant Director met with the Internal Audit Specialist and the Finance Controller this month. Discussion included the end of the school year. CACFP findings and corrective actions. In this meeting we identified common findings as we prepare for training during professional development.
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The Child Development Team prepared for Summer Training 2024 and provide training for HS/EHS staff. • The Child Development Team create all Purchase Requisition for the 20242025 classroom inventory. • The Child Development team continued to work with our SHINE partner, Sonali Ravali in the roll out plans for the Teacher Success Rubric. A tool that will help them self-assess to improve their teaching skills. •
The Child Development Team assisted and participated in MDT.
• Child Development participated in curriculum training for Raul Yzaguirre entitled ‘Teaching Strategies”. • Child Development provided guidance, support, and encouragement to educators pursuing advancing their careers and contributing to their profession. (Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), walkthroughs, mentoring, and coaching.) • Child Development Specialists provided support to the teaching teams. Support Services July 2024 Monthly Report Narrative
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