IHSA ERSEA Networking

• Come join other Iowa Head Start Program ERSEA Specialists and support staff for an informative morning of networking.

  Agenda: 

  • Introductions and welcome
  • How Responsive ERSEA Services Build on Community Assessments
  • Determining and Documenting Eligibility
  • Using data to support program planning and selection process
    • Selection Criteria – weighted points
  • Attendance Plans – attendance data/documentation
  • Homelessness/Self Employment – documentation/self-declaration
  • Recruitment – brainstorming and sharing ideas
  • How are your first 45 days going?
  • Topics on your mind- Questions/Celebrations/Concerns
  • What topics would you like to see for IHSA Networking sessions and/or professional development?
  • IHSA Annual Meeting – November 3rd – Des Moines – Learn more HERE!
    • Parent and staff – networking in all specialty areas – including parent session so please invite your policy council and parents
    • ERSEA networking on 11/3/23 IN PERSON – sign up today
      • ChildPlus documentation specific to ERSEA – learn how to effectively document data and run reports
      • ERSEA Assessment Tool – review with Region VII TTA
      • Hot topic discussion – ERSEA area

  IHSA Spring Conference – April 2-3, 2024 – Des Moines – save the date

  • MyPeers
    • Handout
  • Check-out survey

What is working well in your program and what areas are you looking for some support and ideas? This peer group is here to have an open discussion and share ideas and challenges. Are you needing guidance on a policies or procedures? Are you new to your position? Bring your questions!

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