CCP2015 - 2016 Annual Report - Tennessee State University
ANNUAL REPORT2015 - 2016Information is designed to fulfill the requirements of the Head Start Act reports to the general public.TSU-17-0033(A)-10c-61086 - Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer.
TSU Early Head Start-Child Care PartnershipAnnual Report 2015 - 2016Tennessee State University Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (TSU EHS-CCP) isoperated by the Tennessee State University Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences. TheCenter’s mission is to design and conduct research and services that promote theeducational, social, physical and psychological well-being of children and families; andinterpret and disseminate research findings to improve public policies that impacteducational and organizations and institutions in Tennessee and across the nation.Tennessee State University Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences has a strong historyand commitment to families and the community. The goals of TSU EHS-CCP are consistentwith the mission and vision of the Center of Excellence. In addition, TSU EHS-CCP is backedand supported by the expertise and commitment of the entire University.The TSU EHS-CCP combines the strengths of child care and Early Head Start. Throughlayered funding the partnership provides comprehensive services and high-qualitylearning environments for income eligible working families with infants and toddlers. Since2015, this unique project has provided coordinated comprehensive, intensive, andcontinuous support services to enable families to attain self-sufficiency, while recognizingthe integrity and unique needs of these families and children.The TSU EHS-CCP project is funded by the Office of Head Start under the direction of theAdministration for Children and Families of the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices. The program’s goals encompass successful health, economic and educationaloutcomes and long-term academic success for children.TSU EHS-CCP services Davidson County in Middle Tennessee and is federally funded toserve an enrollment of 80 children.Page 2 of 8
TSU Early Head Start-Child Care PartnershipAnnual Report 2015 - 2016FundingFunding Sources2015-2016Funding ReceivedOffice of Head Start Grant FundsLocal Match Funding2016-2017Projected Funding 3,415,905 1,503,883 90,760 375,971BudgetBudget Category2015-2016Approved Budget2016-2017Projected BudgetPersonnel 384,288 260,297Fringe Benefits 154,855 101,523 81,000 18,400 725,085 67,316 1,140,296 763,910Indirect 414,154 163,592Other 516,197 128,863TravelSuppliesContractualPage 3 of 8
TSU Early Head Start-Child Care PartnershipAnnual Report 2015 - 2016Early Head Start StatisticsNumber of children funded80Percentage of eligible children served90%Number of children served throughout the year66Percentage of average monthly enrollment89%Percentage of children who are up-to-date on a schedule of age appropriatepreventive and primary health care56%Number of children up-to-date on immunizations or have received allimmunizations possible at this time.59Number of children receiving TennCare57Number of children with private health insurance4Number of children served who had a disability1Percentage of children with disability who received special servicesNumber of families served100%60Percentage of single-parent families87%Percentage of single-parent families in which the parent is not working33%Percentage of families without a high school educationPage 4 of 85%
TSU Early Head Start-Child Care PartnershipAnnual Report 2015 - 2016Most Recent Federal Program ReviewTSU Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership has not had a federal review due to this beingits first year of option.Annual AuditTSU Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership has not had an audit finding due to this beingits first year of option.Developmentally Appropriate Practice that Lead to School ReadinessTSU EHS-CCP focuses on prevention and early intervention with families. The goalsencompass comprehensive health, economic and educational outcomes, and long-termacademic success for children and families. Starting with the expectant family in theprenatal phase and ending when the child is three years of age, Tennessee CAREs ensuresappropriate continuity of care, and continuous support for school success. Currentresearch affirms that the first three years of life has a direct correlation to school readiness,although Early Head Start children do not transition directly into Kindergarten, werecognize that preparing children for success in school remains our overall goal whetherwe are serving infants, toddlers or pregnant mothers.In order to establish school readiness goals for this age group that are inclusive of thedomains of language and literacy, cognition and general knowledge, physical well-beingand motor development, social and emotional development, and approaches towardlearning we have relied on a variety of sources. Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlersand Twos is used in center-based and home-based options. The Ages & StagesQuestionnaire is a researched based, valid and reliable tool used for developmentalscreenings of the infants and toddlers. Assessment is the formal and informal, on-goingprocess to determine the strengths and needs of each child. The Teaching Strategies GOLDAssessment Tool is used for all children in the program.Page 5 of 8
TSU Early Head Start-Child Care PartnershipAnnual Report 2015 - 2016Tennessee State University Early Head Start-Child Care PartnershipSchool Readiness GoalsGoals are aligned with The Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework,The Creative Curriculum, and the Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards. Goalsare tracked utilizing Teaching Strategies Gold Online Assessment System.1. Approaches to Learninga) The children will regulate own emotions and behaviorsb) The children will demonstrate positive approaches to learningc) The children will establish and sustain positive relationships2. Social & Emotional Developmenta) The children will remember and connect experiencesb) The children will participate cooperatively and constructively in group situationsc) The children will demonstrate knowledge about self3. Language & Literacya) The children will listen to and understand increasingly complex languageb) The children will use language to express thoughts and needsc) The children will use appropriate conversational and other communication skills4. Cognitiona) The children will use number concepts and operationsb) The children will use classification skillsc) The children will use symbols and images to represent something not present5. Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Developmenta) The children will demonstrate gross-motor manipulative skillsb) The children will demonstrate fine-motor strength and coordinationc) The children will use tools and technology to perform tasksPage 6 of 8
TSU Early Head Start-Child Care PartnershipAnnual Report 2015 - 2016Parent and Community Engagement ActivitiesFamilies are an integral part of the program in an ongoing way. TSU EHS-CCP believes thatparents are the first and most important teacher of the child. Some examples are parentengagement activities are: Open house, parent meetings, classroom volunteering, Week ofthe Young Child celebrations, daily experience sheets and fatherhood activities.Community involvement is evident in the Policy Council, and Health and EducationAdvisory Committee meetings. All parents are encouraged to sign up and participate in theDolly Parton Imagination Library early literacy project.Page 7 of 8
TSU Early Head Start-Child Care PartnershipAnnual Report 2015 - 2016Contact InformationTennessee State UniversityEarly Head Start-Child Care Partnership3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.Nashville, TN 37209615-277-1651615-277-1686 (fax)Kimberly SmithEHS Program Directorksmith81@tnstate.eduTamara BarnhillEHS-CCP Assistant Program Directortbarnhil@tnstate.eduValerie Williams, Interim DirectorCenter of Excellence for Learning Sciencesvwilliams1@tnstate.eduPage 8 of 8
TSU Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Annual Report 2015 - 2016 Page 2 of 8 Tennessee State University Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (TSU EHS-CCP) is operated by the Tennessee State University Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences. The Center's mission is to design and conduct research and services that promote the
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