ERSEA Level One: Understanding the Fundamentals

As a professional in the Head Start or childcare community, you know—even if you are new to the program—that programs must meet and maintain full enrollment. This is not an option; it is absolutely mandatory, and with good reason. Preschool Head Start costs average $7,300 per child and family.

Statistics show that some programs struggle to meet full enrollment. Those who appear to meet their commitments may err by serving too many over-income children and families. This training is designed to strengthen participants' knowledge and skills that are required for meeting the requirements outlined in Part 1305 of the federal regulations regarding eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) in Head Start.

Activities for small and large groups facilitate key learning objectives and include:

  • An introduction to a systems approach to managing the ERSEA process
  • A detailed review of federal regulations and program instructions
  • Hands-on assignments to stimulate new ideas and strategies for implementing ERSEA processes
  • Opportunities for detailed question and answer

This training is targeted for:

All Program Staff, Executive Directors, Board Members, Policy Council, Program Parents, Child Care Partners, and Other Key Community Partners

Learning Outcomes Participants will:

  • Be equipped with knowledge and skills fundamental to the creation of a viable ERSEA team approach
  • Begin to develop a systems outlook and approach to ERSEA
  • Be able to use their knowledge of the regulations to make quality decisions
  • Be able to transfer their knowledge to others in their program
  • Be able to use a systems approach and integrate ERSEA into overall program planning

Take-Home Materials

Participants receive a comprehensive manual designed especially for Level One. This Tool Kit will help program professionals better understand the fundamental requirements of Part 1305 and includes:

  • Concepts and ideas that provide clarification of the regulations
  • Key definitions vital to understanding ERSEA processes
  • Small and large group team assignments
  • Appendices and references that further support the requirements and ideas for implementation

Schedule

Day One

  • Overview
  • Systems approach to ERSEA
  • Understanding community assessment requirements
  • Understanding age and family income requirements

Day Two

  • Understanding recruitment of children requirements
  • Understanding selection requirements
  • Understanding enrollment and re-enrollment requirements
  • Understanding attendance, policy on fees and overall compliance requirements
  • Wrap-up and evaluation
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