14 annual report - Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program

2014 Annual Report
Lewis  Clark
Early Childhood Program
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
1816 18TH AVENUE
LEWISTON, IDAHO 83501
PHONE (208) 743-6573
TOLL FREE (866) 965-2327
FAX (208) 743-9211
WWW.LCEARLYCHILDHOOD.ORG
Contents
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Disclosures
7
Parent Engagement
2
From the Director’s Desk
8
School Readiness Strategies
3
Mission, Goal, and Vision
9
Head Start Outcomes Summary
4
Program Governance
9
Early Head Start Outcomes Summary
5
Communities We Serve
10
6
Enrollment Statistics
11
Proposed Budgets
12
2014 Financial Report
ECEAP Outcomes Summary
The Improving Head Start Readiness Act of 2007 requires that all Head Start grantees submit an Annual Report to the
public providing an overview of the program. The following provides an overview of the Lewis-Clark Early Childhood
Program’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs for the past fiscal year.
DISCLOSURES
The Lewis © Clark Early Childhood Program is
primarily supported by the U.S. Department of
Health & Human Services Office of Head Start and
the Washington State Department of Early
Learning’s Early Childhood Education & Assistance
Program.
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers,
employees, and applicants for employment based on the bases of race, color, national
origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable,
political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part
of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected
genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by
the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment
activities.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of
discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form, found online at
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at
any USDA office , or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.
You may also write a letter containing all of the information
requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form
or letter to us by main at U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue,
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442
or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact
USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 8778339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK
I reflect back on 2014 and I look forward to 2016 as each year builds upon the next. 2014 brought to
our program the restoration of Head Start funds to serve 54 children which we lost in 2013 due to the
government sequestration. These restoration dollars allowed us to serve an additional 34 children in
Clarkston, Washington; 18 children in Grangeville, Idaho; and two children in Orofino, Idaho.
In 2014 Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program put forth strong efforts in preparing children for school as
evidenced in the positive child outcomes data collected. These positive outcomes were achieved by our
program through providing high-quality and comprehensive early care and education to children birth to
age five; this was accomplished in large part through partnerships with families and community.
In addition, in 2014 we saw the completion of the relocation of the Orofino center onto the Orofino
Elementary School campus supporting a strong collaborative relationship with the district. We initiated
the first of a two-year Family Wellness Program focusing on the effects of adverse childhood
experiences. Most of the funding for this project was provided by Twin County United Way and the
Idaho Children’s Trust fund.
We appreciate the support of our community partners, our parents, our Board of Directors and staff and
we look forward to continuing these relationships as we move into the future.
Alice Weaver
Executive Director
Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program
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OUR MISSION
The mission of Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program is to
strengthen families and prepare children for lifelong learning
through the combined efforts of staff, parents and the
community.
GOAL STATEMENT
Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program's overall goal is to
strengthen the organization's ability to respond to the unique
needs of each of our communities, enabling us to continue to
provide high quality services which are well-rounded,
individualized, and developmentally appropriate for pregnant
women, children, and families..
OUR VISION
Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program's vision is to
be an active participant in promoting a society and
community where families and children have
optimal opportunities to learn, develop and share
those skills, attitudes and attributes that help assure
lifelong learning, health, safety, independence,
happiness and personal success.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Left to Right: Rebecca Lockhart, Gayne Nitta, Mike Collins, Bryan Hossner, Lori Loseth, Carol Moehrle, David Schlactus, Beth Price
The LewisClark Early Childhood Program operates a formal structure of shared governance that enables parents to
participate in decision making and planning. The LCECP Board of Directors, as the governing body, receives direct input
from the Policy Council composed of parent and community representatives. This structure ensures that the governing
body, Policy Council, and LCECP management jointly make programmatic decisions that meet the needs of the Head
Start parents and their communities.
PRESIDENT
Beth Price
SECRETARY
Lori Loseth
Associate Professor,
University of Idaho
Instructor,
Walla Walla Community College
VICE PRESIDENT
Bryan Hossner
Commercial Lender,
American West Bank
TREASURER
Carol Moehrle
Public Health Director, INCD
Mike Collins
Gayne Nitta
Professor & Coach,
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston City Council Member
Business Owner
David Schlactus
Rebecca Lockhart
Executive Director of Student
Services
Clarkston School District
CEO, Valley Medical Center
POLICY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jesikka Henriod
Lanchi MacDonald
Danielle Scott
President
Vice President
Secretary
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COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
HEAD START CENTERS IN IDAHO
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Craigmont serving 16 children
Grangeville serving 36 children
Kamiah serving 18 children
Lewiston serving 127 children
Moscow serving 54 children
Orofino serving 30 children
Weippe serving 16 children
EARLY HEAD START CENTERS IN IDAHO
IDAHO
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Lewiston serving 12
HEAD START CENTERS IN WASHINGTON
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WASHINGTON
Clarkston serving 34 children
EARLY HEAD START CENTERS IN WASHINGTON
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Clarkston serving 66 children
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM CENTERS IN WASHINGTON
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Clarkston serving 76 children
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ENROLLMENT STATISTICS
The Lewis  Clark Early Childhood Program
provided services to 565 children and 17 pregnant
women during the 2014 program year.
485
ACTUAL ENROLLMENT
581
Eligibility by Type
Income Eligible
5%
29
8%
0-12
month olds
Foster Child
Homeless
FUNDED ENROLLMENT
11%
25
1%
12-24
month olds
Public Assistance
75%
42
Over Income
2-3
Children by Race
202
3-4
83% White 10% Bi/Multi-Racial 5% Indian/ 1% Asian
Or Other
Alaskan/
Hawaiian
Native
1% Black/
African
American
Percentage of Enrolled Children Who….
86%
84%
15%
266
4-5
TOTAL FAMILIES SERVED
525
WHO RECEIVED WHO RECEIVED
MEDICAL EXAMS DENTAL EXAMS
WITH A
DISABILITY
100% AVERAGE
MONTHLY ENROLLMENT
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PARENT EMPOWERMENT
Strong partnerships with families are key to children’s school readiness and healthy development. The
research is clear that when schools and families support each other, students of all backgrounds and
various abilities achieve at higher levels. Parents, as their child’s most important advocate, are integral
parts of the decision making process for Lewis-Clark Early Childhood program. Recognizing that parent
engagement is an ongoing process that varies from parent to parent, a variety of opportunities are
available for parent participation. Activities ranging from assisting in the classroom, serving on the Policy
Council, serving as a representation at the State Association meetings, serving on interview committees,
and attending parent meetings are opportunities for parental involvement.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
418 program parents contributed to their child’s success this
year by participating in engagement activities
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87% of parents volunteered in their child's classroom
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80% of parents reinforced learning at home through the
completion of home activities

82% of parents attended parent meetings
2013-14
2013-14
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2014-15
2014-15
In comparison to last year, our program’s
parents, communities, and professionals have
helped raise the non-federal share amount by
35% this year.
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SCHOOL READINESS STRATEGIES
The first five years lay the foundation for the child to accomplish key developmental advances in
mind and body. Child development refers to the changes that occur as a child grows and develops.
Milestones are not a fixed timetable but approximate times when certain abilities can be observed.
To build a foundation for comprehensive school readiness and to support the overall development of
each child, LCECP implements a research based curriculum that is fully aligned to the Head Start
Child Development and Early Learning Framework and the Idaho and Washington early learning
standards. It is linked to ongoing assessment with developmental goals and measurable objectives
that promote positive outcomes. We implement Creative Curriculum as our primary curriculum and
Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) is our assessment tool. The 38 objectives in TSG, define the skill,
knowledge, and behaviors we are helping children acquire. Supplemental resources used in our
classrooms include the Second Step, DECA, and Handwriting Without Tears. Preschool children
make the transition into kindergarten more successfully when their schools and families prepare for
it together, and when their preschool and kindergarten teachers connect. Also, by coordinating
transition efforts, preschool and elementary programs can help children maintain and maximize the
gains they made in preschool. LCECP maintains strong connections with local school districts to
help with transitions.
Parent and family engagement is about building relationships with families that support family wellbeing; supporting strong relationships between parents and their children; and nurturing ongoing
learning and development for both parents and children. Families play a critical role in helping their
children to prepare for school and a lifetime of academic success. We work with the entire family in
supporting family goals. Family Advocates are assigned to each family, and Family Partnership
Agreements are completed and goals are set. Throughout the year, our Family Advocates visit the
parents in their homes to bring needed information, and resources and to make necessary referrals
to help each family meet their goals.
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CHILDREN OUTCOMES SUMMARY
Our program collectively works together to prevent the achievement gap and promote school readiness
and future academic success by insuring that all of our enrolled children are socially, physically, and
academically ready for school when the time comes.
To ensure this happens, we perform ongoing assessments of the six domains listed in each of these
charts. These assessments help us work together with families to make developmental goals and
measurable objectives that promote positive outcomes and prepare each child for future success.
Evaluation of Children in HeadStart
60
50
40
30
20
Beginning of Year
End of Year
10
0
9
Evaluation of Children in ECEAP
60
50
40
30
Beginning of Year
20
End of Year
10
0
Evaluation of Children in EHS
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
Beginning of Year
End of Year
5
0
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PROPOSED BUDGETS
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2014 BUDGET
FINANCIAL REPORT—JANUARY 1, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014
FUNDING SOURCES

Head Start Base Grant
$3,089,279

Early Head Start
925,900

ECEAP
571,129

TANF

USDA/CACFP (Food Program)
190,456

Program Income
122,500

In-Kind Match
948,344
61,866
Total Revenue
$5,909,474
EXPENDITURES (ACTUAL)
Personnel
Other
Travel
Fringe Benefits
In Kind
Supplies
Contractual
1% 1%
At the time this report was issued, the
2014 auditor’s opinion was pending.
18%
44%
16%
8%
12%
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Chestnut Street Center
Grangeville Center
Orofino Center
1260 Chestnut Street
400 South Idaho Street
143 Bartlett Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
Grangeville, ID 83530
Orofino, ID 83544
Phone: (509) 751-9890
Phone: (208) 983-1671
Phone: 208) 476-3481
Fax: (509) 751-9895
Fax: (208) 983-1164
Craigmont Center
Kamiah Center
Parkway Center
213 West Main Street
1319 Hill Street
333 Adams Street
Craigmont, ID 83523
Kamiah, ID 83536
Phone: (208) 924-5221
Phone: (208) 935-2811
Fax: (208) 476-4081
Clarkston, WA 99403
Phone: (509) 769-6316
Fax: (208) 924-5854
Fax: (208) 935-1463
Fair Street Center
Lewiston Center
Weippe Center
1483 Fair Street
1816 18th Avenue
220 North Main
Clarkston, WA 99403
Lewiston, ID 83501
Weippe, ID 83553
Phone: (509) 751-9737
Fax: (509) 751-8956
Phone: (208) 743-6573
Fax: (208) 743-9211
Fax: (509) 295-6057
Phone: (208) 435-4289
Fax: (208) 435-4351
Grantham Center
Moscow Center
Whitman Center
1253 Poplar Street
514 Northwood
1840 9th Avenue
Clarkston, WA 99403
Phone: (509) 295-6051
Fax: (509) 295-6057
Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: (208) 883-3940
Fax: (208) 883-1075
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: (208) 748-3882
Fax: (208) 748-3899
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