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Home My WebLink About992038.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR TEACHER TRAINING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for Federal Assistance for the Migrant Head Start Teacher Training Project from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family Educational Network, to the Department of Health and Human Services, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for Federal Assistance for Migrant Head Start Teacher Training Project from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Family Educational Network, to the Department of Health and Human Services, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 16th day of August, A.D., 1999. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, COL RA O 4ATTEST: a Dale K. all, Chair Weld County Clerk to t r B. :f �► �' �� 1�7 1601 ►1�'�fiC9BY: n ; Barba a J. Kirkmeyer, P -Tem Deputy Clerk to the'tf%U N �1�� Georg after APPROVED S TO FORM: -<==� M. . Geile unty Attorney Glenn Vaad° i LnD 992038 CC.: 1T� HR0070 OMB Approval No.0348-0043 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier 08CH0020 1. TYPE OF SUBMISSION: 3.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier ApplicationPreapplication 08CH0020 ❑ Construction ❑ Construction , 4.DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier rJ Non-Construction O Non-construction _ 080110020 S. APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name: Organizational Unit: Weld County ;)i vi si nn of Human Services ,Family Educational Network of Weld County Address(give city, county,state, and zip code): Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on matters involving this application (give area code) 1551 N 17 Avenue Walter J. Speckman P.O. Box 1805 executive Director Greeley CO 80632 {970) 353-3800 ~ I. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION`t ICATION NUMBER(Elk): 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT:(enter appropriate letter in box) [ 8 - 6 0 0 8 8 1 3 A. State H. Independent School Dist. B. County I. State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning — C. Municipal J. Private University L TYPE OF APPLICATION: D. Township K. Indian Tribe ❑ New ❑ Continuation a Revision E. interstate L Individual F Intermunicipal M Profit Organization If Revision, enter appropriate letters) in boxtes): a o G. Special District N.Other (Specify) _, A. Increase Award B. Decrease Award C. Increase Duration 0. Decrease Duration Other(specify): 9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: DHHS/ACF/ACYF/HEAD START 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 9 3 • 6 0 0 r TITLE: Head Start 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT(cities, counties, states. etc.): Teacher Training Weld County 13. PROPOSED PROJECT: 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date Ending Date a. Applicant b Project --r 15.ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16.IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a. Federal S 1 TOO .00 a. YES. THIS PREAPPLICATIONIAPPLICAT1ON WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON b. Applicant 2 .00 DATE c. State S .00 b NO. ® PROGRAM 1S NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372 d. Local S .00 OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW e Other $ 4,675 .00 f. Program Income S .00 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINOUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? ` _ ❑ Yes If 'Yes,' attach an explanation. No g TOTAL .DO 23,375 1i. 7O THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT,THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED T a. Typed Name of Authorized Representative b Title c Telephone number Dale K. Hall, Chair, Weld County Board of Comm-issiouerR (970) 356-x+000 d re of Authorized Repre ntatrve a Date Signed 4 ,/ . , c;sl/kd Previous editions •of usa to Standard Form 424 (REV 4-88) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Authorized for Local Reproduction 99a03R '1§ !! Ti . O. /k a \ r kf et § - ® - - - ` ; t - mr a z� / \ Ea - - - - - - 2 Oll a _ c g / § / - -O _ _ f 40 VI Jr 401 - ° 4/4 LI 2 C - - ) § CC J § te § § /| ;I } �, Z z 4 Z 12 O - - - - - - p ( 1 , - - - - N « InV. .0 J o § ; 2 ! != 5 » . ~ e L L 4AE - - - O , M m r VD � \!» a'! \ - . fo i in ... £ — al _ - . � - | E _ - _! TB k ! v \ it.t » - 0 k , } 1 § fa g $ - - - ° ! a� y I- . a . _ a a a 4 . a \ � } in 4 t § .) ) © ) O - c - c c /k • - — } 0 VI IA In _ ••• 4•4 \ f • co j a 7 - a c c k ; • % / f 0 CC } CO CO _ - - E - - . . . ,.. � 0 . _ I e 2 U. . ] ra 2 ) 7 0 im cc / m " 2 �• CC CO m o •- LLI _ _ _ IA WI.11.1 LL- _ & V - - - LLI + - , - / / \ in " k CC z \ ) ii L { p L / o W CC O j ? \ 2 \ / 2 ) 0 LLI w . [- w 2 ` 'Ce _ CO CC k o O _ _� LIJ V - W xg — o . , `U w - - O = / O / \ .C LLI 5 d & « t 2 2 $ / in J m ui co l- LI - - , . 0 M CO | 0 6. E ? b S 5 a ; k 3 O \ _ c C fa fa I43 k ) \ / \ I / \ / a - / % ; 2 6 - / ID I. k § ■ ai a # / _ _ 4 — 4 .- — — - , ~ BUDGET NARRATIVE FUNDS TO IMPROVE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Family Educational Network of Weld County YEAR ONE Increase time allowed for teacher aid/lunch aids. This will allow for classroom coverage while staff engage in professional development activities, including travel to and from class. $5.81 per hour x 1625 hours = $9,441.00, and $601.00 for fringe benefits, for a total of $10,042. Tuition, covers the cost of tuition at $24.00 per credit hour x 156 hours = $3,774.00. This covers an average of four credit hours per quarter for thirteen staff members. Books, covers the cost of books for classes averaging $30.00 per book for a total of $1 ,170.00. Purchase of CDA Credits, covers the purchase of 12 credits for CDA for 13 staff members (including teacher assistants). 12 credits x 15 staff x $24.00.00 = 3774.00. TOTAL COST $18,700 YEARS TWO THROUGH FIVE Time allowed for teacher aid/lunch aids. This allows for classroom coverage while staff engage in professional development activities, including travel to and from class, including fringe benefits. $10,894. Tuition and Books. Pays for the cost of tuition and books for approximately 15 staff members. $7,230.00, also increasing the number of credits a staff member may take. Purchase of CDA Credits. Pays for the purchase of 12 credits for CDA for 2 staff (based on the assumption that 2 staff per year will be hired with minimum qualifications of a CDA) TOTAL COST $18,700 X 4YRS = $74,800.00 TOTAL FIVE YEAR COST $93,500.00 INKIND of $4,675.00 will be provided by donated equipment and supplies, as well supportive and mentoring services by Aims. PROGRAM NARRATIVE FUNDS TO IMPROVE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Family Educational Network of Weld County The Family Educational Network of Weld County adopted a Professional Development Plan (attached), which was approved by the Parent Policy Council and the Weld County Personnel Department, May 1998. The plan was implemented September 1 , 1998. The plan was developed by a sub-committee of our Career Development Committee, comprised of teachers, teacher assistants, teacher aids, service coordinators and administrative staff. The Professional Development Plan is a detailed plan targeted at increasing the educational/professional levels of all staff. The pieces pertinent to this funding request are for teacher qualifications, with a program goal of having 100% of the teaching staff degreed with a minimum of an A.S. in Early Childhood Education, by the year 2005, and 50% of staff degreed by 2003. In order to meet the mandate of having degreed staff in the classroom we have stepped up our effort to hire staff with the required degrees, and are giving preference to degreed applicants. Our plan also has provisions for teacher assistants to have their CDA, or equivalent, by the same dates, and method for supporting and tracking success. Currently, we have four (4) teachers of nineteen (19) with the preferred degree. Five (5) teachers currently have fifty (50) plus credits toward the required 101, for an A.S in Early Childhood Education, ten (10) teachers have an average of 32 credits, and nine (9) teacher assistants with a CDA or equivalent are working toward their A.S. Aims Community College is supporting our Professional Development in the following ways: ✓ Teaching staff (including teacher assistants) with a current CDA will be able to convert their CDA and experience into 12 credit hours. ✓ The Aims Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Preschool and Infant/Toddler) has been deemed to be equivalent to the CDA, per Michele Plutro at the Head Start Bureau (see attached), therefore; staff will be pursuing the Preschool Certificate giving them 15 credit hours toward their A.S. ✓ Staff will be able to complete their lab, internships, etc., in their classrooms, supervised by an Aims instructor. This will solve the problem of many hours of teachers being absent from their classes. ✓ Aims will coordinate classes at times and locations convenient for staff. FENWC will support and encourage staff in the following ways so that they may complete their professional development: ✓ Coordinate classes with Aims so that they can be conducted on Monday's when children are not in class. ✓ Allow time for staff to take classes during by increasing teacher aid/lunch aid hours so that the classrooms are covered. ✓ Pay for tuition and books, if staff do not qualify for financial aid ✓ Provide mentoring and technical assistance for staff in need. ✓ As Quality Improvement Funds become available, FENWC will add a Teacher I, step for staff who have received their A.S. The time table for classes: Year one: Approximately 13 teaching staff will take courses toward their A.S. These staff will take on an average of 14 credits per quarter for three quarters. College credits will be purchased for fifteen staff members who currently hold their CDA. Year two through five: Approximately 15 teaching staff will take courses toward their A.S. These staff will take on an average of 5 to 7 credits per quarter for three quarters. Twenty- one of the total credits will be for lab experience/internships. By the end of the fifth year ten staff will have completed their A.S. in Early Childhood Professions. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Lunch Aide entry level on-going Work toward High School Diploma/GED, and/or ESL. On-going Documented professional development as specified on Performance evaluations and recommended by immediate Supervisor. Teacher Assistant entry level High School Diploma/GED, 1820 hours of experience. completion of 3rd year CDA, preschool, or equivalent. completion of 5th year CDA, infant/toddler, or equivalent. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Teacher entry level CDA, preschool and infant/toddler, or equivalent. completion of 5th year Director Certification. completion of 7th year A.A.S. in ECE. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Service Coordinator entry level Director Certification. completion of 3rd year CDA. Infant/Toddler & Preschool or equivalent. completion of 5th year A.A.S. in ECE. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Community Service Worker entry level High School Diploma/GED. completion of 3rd year Course work toward an A.A. completion of 5th year A.A. Human Development or related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Office Technician entry level High School Diploma/GED. completion of 3rd year Completion of certificate program in related field. completion of 5th year A.A in related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Parent Involvement Technician entry level A.A. in related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Specialist entry level B.A. in corresponding field. on-going On-going continuing education and certifications/licensure as applicable. Director entry level B.A., M.A. preferred in corresponding field. on-going On-going continuing education. PROCESS A) The three month evaluation will include: 1) For staff with less than an Associate Degree or not currently attending a higher educational institution. a) An assessment of their educational levels/needs and personal goals. b) For staff with less than 8th grade literacy levels, a plan to reach 12th grade levels, using the DHS learning system. 2) For staff who have met the 12th grade levels or are attending a community college. a) A long-termplan should be written to ensure that employees meet the 1st or 3rd year requirements,including;time-frames,required courses,support systems.monitoring methods. 3) For staff needing to learn English/Spanish,a plan to learn English/Spanish.including support services (payment, tutors, social programs, etc.) B) The six and twelve month evaluations will include: 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well a identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) For staff who have not met the 12th grade literacy level or met English proficiency. a) A plan for continuing support must be written. b) A method and time-frame must be determined for on-going monitoring and support. 3) For staff who have met the 12th grade levels or are attending a community college. a) A long-term plan should be written to ensure that employees meet the 3rd year requirements,including;time-frames,required courses,support systems,monitoring and evaluation methods. C) Subsequent evaluations up through the 3rd year evaluation will include progress evaluations 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) A plan for continuing support and establish a time-frame for completion,on-going monitoring and support. D) The 3rd year evaluation will reflect status (completion or failure to meet)of 3rd year requirements. 1) For staff who have met the 3rd year requirements,a plan will be written to meet the 5th year requirements or on-going staff development activities. 2) For staff who have not met the 3rd year requirements: a) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties, as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. b) If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. c) Progress will be monitored monthly. d) The next evaluation will reflect status of meeting the requirements. If the requirements are complete a plan will be written to meet the 5th year requirement. If the requirements are not met, the steps in D)2) will be repeated until the requirements are met. E) Subsequent evaluations up through the 5th year evaluation will include progress evaluations 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties.as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) A plan for continuing support and establish a time-frame for completion,on-going monitoring and support. F) The 5th/7th(teachers)year evaluation will reflect status(completion or failure to meet)of 5th/7th year requirements. 1) For staff who have met the 5th/7th year requirements,a plan will be written for continuation of professional development based upon identified areas of job related needs/interests. 2) For staff who have not met the 5th/7th year requirements. a) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties, as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. b) If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. c) Progress will be monitored monthly. d) The next evaluation will reflect status of meeting the requirements. If the requirements are complete a plan will be written for continuation of professional development based upon identified areas of job related needs/interests. If requirements are not met,the steps in,F)2),will be repeated until the requirements are met. G) All evaluations will also reflect identified areas which an employee would benefit from additional training,i.e.;supervisory skills,communication skills,time-management t. These issues will also be addressed in professional development plans. H) Step increases for the Ist, 3rd, 5th and 7th years will be determined by an individuals successful completion of their professional development requirements. I) Staff currently employed who do not currently meet the requirements will commence with their professional development plans September,(fall quarter) 1998,and follow the 1-3-5/7 year process. If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. J) FENWC has funding for staff development related to professional development will be financially supported by FENWC only after other financial support options have been exhausted. See CDC policy for payment of staff development activities. K) FENWC will also support professional development by coordinating college level course work with Aims Community College and other institutions as deemed appropriate, including four year institutions, and graduate work, within budgetary constraints. L) If necessary,and approved by the supervisor and directors,a flexible schedule may be allowed,if job performance and quality are not compromised. Z0'd 111101 c A. .{,.� h.-r ..} C-' To: Lylia Keil@OCWP@ACF.DEN From: Michele Plutro@ACYF.HSB Cc: Dennis Penland@ACYF.HSB,Dol.lie Wolverton@ACYF.HSH,Sandra Carton@ACYF.HSE Boo: Michele Plutro@ACYF.HSB Subject: CDA EQUIV. Attachment: Date: 4/21/99 3:55 PM Dear Colleagues, Upon examination of the material submitted by Lylia re: CDA equivalency of certificates awarded by AIMS Community COLLEGE in Colorado I can find no weakness in the programs offered. In contrast to most, they are comprehensive, already accrue toward degrees and are focused on children's development and programming for birth to age 8. The certificate with work in infant/toddler care. . .12 credits would qualify someone as a Head Star-: teacher birth-3. the certificate with work in preschool likewise qualifies someone to teach in preschool Head. Star: and other preschool settings. The credits accuring t..)ward the Associate of Applied Science degree or. the Aosaicate of General studies with the major in child development would further qualify a teacher striving for the 2003 mandate for at least a two year degree for Head Start teachers. Thank you for making us aware of these programs of study and the fine work being accomplished at Aims Community College. m OS:91 6661-1Z-dde Early Chil. * S ilk . • 4e • AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Early Childhood Professions positions in child care centers.Colorado licensing requires The Early Childhood Educator's professional responsibility is 9 months of full time experience working with groups of young children in addition to this academic work. to the total development of children and to the partnership with their families. That responsibility includes maintaining a 6. Infant/Toddler CDA Certificate(12 credits) safe and healthy enviornment, facilitating a variety of Satisfies the educational requirements for the „s ! play/learning opportunities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young school-age children, and working with families to Infant/Toddler CDA. Students must work with a CDA advisor to submit a portfolio documenting education provide quality care and education. and experience. 7. Preschool CDA Certificate(16 credits) This program is designed to meet the training needs required Satisfies the educational requirements for the by the Colorado Department of Human Services for care of* Preschool CDA. Students must work with a CDA children birth to 12 years of age in group situations including: advisor to submit a portfolio documenting educa- -> child care centers tion and experience. -> family child care homes 2) Associate of Applied Science degree -> preschools Satisfies the academic requirements plus some of the -> parent cooperatives experience requirements for the director position in a child -> head start centers care center.Curriculum includes courses in child develop- ment, theories, methods and activities, administration, Students receive practicum experience in the Monfort Early nutrition, sociology, psychology, and communication. (99 Childhood d Education en C oter on c and oheur bs servesilk credits) children ages 6 weeks to 8 years and features observation 3) Associate of General Studies degree facilities,video taping capability,qualified staff,low adult-child Provides a strong child development base for individuals ratios, exemplary programming and is NAEYC accredited. who will seek an advanced degree in Elementary OPTIONS Education,Child Development, Child Psychology,or other All options conform to Colorado Department of Human4ter Services Minimum Requirements for Child Care Centers and child/family related areas.Curricuum includes courses in early childhood education, general studies, and electives. Family Child Care home licensing. (96 credits) 1) Certificates in the following specializations: Requirements for all options. 1. Early Childhood Professions(51 credits) —> complete enrollment process for Aims Community Satisfies the academic requirements plus some of the College including computerized placement experierce requirements for the group leader position in child care centers. Includes curriculum in child Upon admittance to the ECP program: development, methods and techniques, practicum -> physical examination \WI experiences,first aid and CPR. -> tuberculin test 2. Great Beginnings:Working with Children with -+ child abuse registry clearance Disabilities(12 credits) -> criminal records check Provides opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to JOB OPPORTUNITIES work with young children with various disabilities and The demand for quality child care in centers which promote medical conditions. developmentally appropriate practices creates a number of 4.1e 3. Director Certificate(39 credits) career options in the exciting, growing field of early childhood Satisfies the academic requirements for the director professions. The expansion of knowledge in child develop- position in a child care center.Colorado licensing ment theories and methods,coupled with the economic need requires 12 months of full time experience working with for parents to seek part or full-day child care outside their groups of young children in addition to this academic work. home has created specialized fields for working with young 4. Infant/Toddler Care(12 credits) children and their families. Satisfies.the academic requirements for Infant Nursery FOR CALL: ilk Supervisor positions in child care centers. FURTHER(9RE INFORMATION8008, A. 5. Group leader de is Certificate(23 credits) Satisfies the academic requirements for group lead � ms FENWC TRAINING PLAN FOR TEACHER ASSISTANTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) FOR INFANT & TODDLER TEACHERS Name: Date: Requirements: Credits Courses Taken ECP 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Professions 3 ECP 110 Introduction to the Care of Infants And Toddlers 4 ECP 111 Infant & Toddler: Theory and Practice 5 Total Credits for Infant & Toddler CDA: 12 Credits — FENWC TRAINING PLAN FOR TEACHER ASSISTANTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) FOR PRESCHOOL TEACHERS Name: Date: Requirements: Credits Courses Taken ECP 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Professions 3 ECP 102 Introduction to ECP Lab Techniques 4 ECP 238 Child Development 5 ECP 215 Creativity and The Young Child (was ECP115) 3 OR ECP 214 Language and Cognition for The Young Child (was ECP116) 3 OR ECP 121 Health/Safety/Nutrition 3 OR ECP 148 Guidance Strategies for Children 3 Total Credits for Preschool CDA: 15 Credits MEMORANDUM TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners WI P FROM: Walter J. Speckman akilt • DATE: August 16, 1999 COLORADO SUBJECT: Teacher Training Funds, for the Family Educational Network of Weld County Presented before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners is a request from the Head Start Bureau, for $18,700.00, for teacher education. If you have questions or need further information please contact Tere Keller-Amaya at extension 3342. Hello