Training Schedule
ERSEA Level One Course: Understanding the Fundamentals
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. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the ERSEA regulations as well as the impact of the Head Start Act on eligibility and accessibility issues such as in the cases of Homeless and Over Income families.
Program Governance: A Systems Approach
As one of the nine Head Start management systems, Program Governance should have a prominent role in every program. Successful programs expend time, energy, and program resources to ensure that all aspects of program governance are given their proper attention. Excellence in this area is not achieved by accident, but through careful planning, training, and accountability.
Preparing for a Federal Review
Expand the tools your management team and program staff need to successfully conduct your next federal review. Learn proven techniques for designing and implementing a realistic and effective plan to prepare for and complete the review.
ERSEA Level Two Course - Implementing the Requirements
This training builds on the basics established in Level One. It develops a further understanding of the regulations, provides ideas for implementation, and places an emphasis on systems management. Level Two focuses on best practices in implementation and management that make ERSEA processes successful.
ERSEA Level One Course: Understanding the Fundamentals
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HEAD START ASSOCIATION
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. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the ERSEA regulations as well as the impact of the Head Start Act on eligibility and accessibility issues such as in the cases of Homeless and Over Income families.
ERSEA Level Three Course: Managing the Process
This training builds on Levels One and Two, and is designed to assist programs to better track, monitor, and evaluate the overall ERSEA process and the systems that support it.
ERSEA Level Two Course: Implementing the Requirements
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HEAD START ASSOCIATION
This training builds on the basics established in Level One. It develops a further understanding of the regulations, provides ideas for implementation, and places an emphasis on systems management. Level Two focuses on best practices in implementation and management that make ERSEA processes successful.
Fatherhood: Creative Approaches for Involving Fathers
This training will help participants understand the important role that fathers play in the development of their children. The training will assist the participants in gaining direct knowledge and understanding of the needs of fathers in order to enhance their program services. They will acquire knowledge in recruiting, outreach, and in developing activities to involve fathers.
ERSEA Competency-Based Certification Review & Exam
The ERSEA Certification Review and Exam is a day and half session designed to prepare each participant for the comprehensive ERSEA Certification Exam. The Exam includes 100 questions that were designed to test each participants skills, knowledge and understanding of the ERSEA process. Upon satisfactory completion of the Certification process, the ERSEA Certification will be good for a three (3) year period. After 3 years, it must be renewed by the completion of a Review session and successful completion of an ERSEA Exam.
ERSEA Level Three Course: Managing the Process
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HEAD START ASSOCIATION
This training builds on Levels One and Two, and is designed to assist programs to better track, monitor, and evaluate the overall ERSEA process and the systems that support it. Level Three focuses on providing participants with the right tools to successfully manage the ERSEA processes and achieve program enrollment and service delivery objectives.
ERSEA Competency Based Review & Exam
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HEAD START ASSOCIATION
This training helps individuals prepare for the certification exam. Participants critically explore their personal expertise across all ERSEA areas.