Ohio Head Start Association, Inc.

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The Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. (OHSAI) is the membership organization for Head Start programs in the state. In fulfillment of our mission, we offer support for professional development through training and technical assistance for Head Start administrators, staff and parents. These efforts include offering high quality training in all areas of Head Start program operations and in areas of personal and professional growth for staff and parents as well. We support the importance of the need for world class leadership in our Head Start programs and to this end provide extensive leadership training opportunities for Head Start program managers and staff. We advocate for the Head Start program whenever and wherever we can, thus we advance the concepts of child development, good parenting skills, the social, physical and emotional well being of Head Start families, and we support the philosophies contained in the Head Start mandate.

Office of Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC)

Head Start Advocacy

Ohio Issues

Ohio Pre-K Profile

Federal Issues

ELECTION 2008

Click here to download the 2008 Democratic National Convention: Report of the Platform Committee

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Click here to visit Every Child Matters, an organization working to make children a national political priority

"Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act, 2007"

Signed by President Bush on December 12, 2007

National Research Council Report on Outcomes Assessment for Young Children, August, 2008

GAO Report : Head Start: A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight February, 2008

Head Start Ad Hoc Leadership Committee - Convened April 2-3, 2008

DRAFT Statement

DRAFT Summary of Statement

Click here to order "Head Start Works" postcards

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Ohio Head Start Transportation Training Day

August 26, 2008

Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center

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Ohio Head Start Education Institute

"Math, Science and Curriculum Integration in Early Childhood"

September 15-17, 2008

Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Columbus

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Ohio's Voluntary Quality Rating System

Step Up To Quality is a STATEWIDE voluntary Three-Star Quality Rating System for early childhood programs licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Step Up To Quality recognizes and promotes early care and education programs that meet quality benchmarks over and above minimum health and safety licensing standards.

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Specialized Training Guidance

Specialized Training Matrix

Ohio Professional Development Registry:

This is the site if the Ohio Early Care and Education Campaign (OECEC) and provides a wealth of information about advocacy efforts underway for a comprehensive system of early care and education in Ohio. OECEC is focused on making early care and education a priority with elected officials in order to secure public funding.

Ohio School Readiness Solutions Group

On August 25, 2006, the Solutions Group released a comprehensive school readiness plan.

For full report
(CLICK HERE)

For Executive summary
(CLICK HERE)

For news release
(CLICK HERE)

2008 Federal Poverty Guidelines

Joint Agreement between ACF, ODE and ODH regarding provision of services for children with disabilities, birth through age five, enrolled in Head Start Programs

(effective 2005-2009)

Click here to view the Ohio Head Start Oral Health Implementation Plan Updated March, 2007

Ohio Early Learning Initiative

Click here to view an Overview of ODE's Approved Professional Development Provider Approval Process

OHSAI Staff Affiliate Minutes

2/7/08

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The Ohio Head Start Association, Inc.
144 Westpark Rd.
Dayton, Ohio 45459
Phone: (937)435-1113
Fax: (937) 435-5411

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