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DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Acting Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of Hillsborough County Public Schools Head Start Program for Receiving the National Head Start Association (NHSA) Quality Initiative Program of Excellence Award and Their 50th Anniversary (Academic Support and Federal Programs Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since 1994, the NHSA’s Quality Initiative Program has recognized and supported outstanding performance of Head Start and Early Head Start programs that make a positive impact on the lives of children, families, staff, and communities they serve. NHSA believes these quality programs can serve as resources and models for the entire Head Start and Early Childhood communities as well as identifying and assessing effective practices and performance.

The Program of Achievement recognition must be applied for followed by the Program of Excellence if desired.  Programs maintain their designation for three years after being recognized.  To be eligible to apply for participation in the NHSA's Quality Initiative, a Head Start or Early Head Start program must:

•    Be in full compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and remain in full compliance throughout the recognition period.

•    Be a member of NHSA.

•    Demonstrate effective and innovative practices in early care education and services to families.

Additionally, this year NHSA celebrates their 50 year anniversary.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This item has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Marie Caracciola   Larry Sykes, Ed.D.
Director, Early Childhood and HOST Programs
(813) 744-8941		   Assistant Superintendent, Academic Support and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150428_689 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 06