RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept First Five of Contra Costa grant funding for a total of $7,800 ($1,300 x 6 grants for 6 separate Head Start sites) for professional development using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) for the period December 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive up to $7,800 (6 grants x $1300 each), First Five of Contra Costa grant(s). (No County match)
BACKGROUND:
The six Head Start sites receiving grants specific to each site in the amount of $1,300 each for professional development will use the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), a standardized observational tool developed by Head Start to collect information on quality classroom environments in all learning domains and provide teachers with feedback, support, and development in the classroom.
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