Self Assessment 2011 Report & Corrective Action Plan

1. Self Assessment 2011 Report & Corrective Action Plan Presented to Policy Council June 21, 2011 By Christiana Bekie Attachment 4

2. Training Goals Attachment B

3. Self-assessment 2011 Parent Volunteers • Thelma Chavez • Martha Cuevas • Hilaria Rocha • Maria Mendoza • Laura Guzman • Emperatriz Nava • Magdalena Aguirre Thank You for being our Star Volunteers Attachment B

4. Policy Council Parent volunteers for self-assessment How easy was the enrollment process - HS How easy was the enrollment process -EHS Attachment B

5. Parent Satisfaction Survey Results • Satisfaction with HS Program –over 94%=Good & Exc Satisfaction with EHS Program Attachment B

6. Parent Satisfaction Survey Results • Staff frequently discuss my child’s progress or concerns with me-HS Staff frequently discuss my child’s progress or concerns with me EHS Attachment B

7. Program Strengths • AVANCE Houston obtained ARRA funding to serve an additional 408 children • AVANCE-Houston, Inc. Head Start and Early Head Start partners with ARK to promote positive parent-child relationships • AVANCE uses its nationally renowned Parenting Program to educate EHS parents on the various stages of child development and promotes parent-child bonding through toy-making activities • AVANCE boasts a fully integrated, and cross-trained support services team which involves all content areas in assisting parents to address the needs of their families • Some AVANCE Teachers were recognized by the Texas Ready Schools(for high performance by TEA Standards) through our Collaborations with the school districts Attachment B

8. Program Strengths-(Continued) • AVANCE’s partnership with the Child Nutrition Center at Baylor College of Medicine exposes children and parents to periodic activities that expand their nutritional awareness • AVANCE currently has four NAEYC accredited centers • AVANCE also partners with school districts in five different schools with over 412 (30%) of students benefitting from a smooth transition from pre-k through 5th grade education • All staff receive training for two weeks in August (summer) and two weeks in December (winter); and additional training opportunities are available to staff based on availability of training and technical assistance funding Attachment B

9. Program Strengths-(Continued) • All potential new hires receive a background check prior to commencing employment • AVANCE utilizes the web-based program--PROMIS to store children's information for easy access, and analyses of program data • All children receive screening prior to the first day of school to enable staff commence planning any needed accommodations for children with special needs. • AVANCE has partnered with Latino Family Media to provide families with information on oral health, and free toothpaste for parents and children. Attachment B

10. SELF-ASSESSMENT 2011-CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Attachment B

11. SELF-ASSESSMENT 2011-CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Attachment B

12. SELF-ASSESSMENT 2011-CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Attachment B

13. SELF-ASSESSMENT 2011-CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Attachment B

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