Common use of Human Resources Clause in Contracts

Human Resources. C-1 Staffing Patterns 14 C-2 Staff Recruitment and Selection 14 C-3 Staff Qualifications 14 C-4 College Credit 14 C-5 Lead Teacher Role 15 C-6 Lead Teacher Qualifications 15 C-7 Assistant Teacher Role 15 C-8 Assistant Teacher Qualifications 15 C-9 Family Support Staff Role 16 C-10 Family Support Staff Qualifications 16 C-11 Health Advocate Role 16 C-12 Health Advocate Qualifications 16 C-13 Health Consultant Role 16 C-14 Health Consultant Qualifications 16 C-15 Nutrition Consultant 17 C-16 Nutrition Consultant Qualifications 17 C-17 Mental Health Consultant Role 17 C-18 Mental Health Consultant Qualifications 17 C-19 Staff Training Program 17 C-20 Required Training 18 C-21 Volunteer Training and Background Check 18 SECTION D: HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION 19 D-1 Health and Safety Planning 19 D-2 Health Coordination Services for Families 19 D-3 Health and Safety Policies and Procedures 19 D-4 Parent Consent Forms 20 D-5 Health Records 20 D-6 Parent Notifications 20 D-7 Health Screening 20 D-8 Dental Screening 21 D-9 Medical Examinations 21 D-10 Immunizations 21 D-11 Medications 21 D-12 First Aid Kit 21 D-13 Infectious Disease Prevention 22 D-14 Food Sanitation 22 D-15 Meals and Snacks 22 D-16 Square Footage 23 D-17 New Facilities 23 D-18 Safe Facilities 23 D-19 Safe Equipment and Materials 23 D-20 Playground Safety 23 D-21 Transportation 24 SECTION E: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 25 E-1 Early Childhood Education Service Delivery 25 E-2 Environment (Indoors and Outdoors) 25 E-3 Daily Routine 26 E-4 Curriculum – Developmentally Appropriate and Culturally Relevant 26 E-5 Curriculum Planning 26 E-6 Kindergarten Transition 27 E-7 Adult-Child Interactions 27 E-8 Child Guidance 27 E-9 No Expulsion 28 E-10 Screening and Referrals 28 E-11 Observation, Assessment, and Individualization 29 E-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 29 SECTION F: FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS 30 F-1 Family Support Services 30 F-2 Family Support Principles 30 F-3 Confidentiality 30 F-4 Resources and Referrals 30 F-5 Parent Involvement 30 F-6 Parent Education 31 F-7 Parent Leadership Development 31 SECTION G: DOCUMENTATION 32 G-1 Documentation Requirements 32 G-2 Administrative Documents 32 G-3 Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance Documents 32 G-4 Human Resource Documents 33 G-5 Health and Safety Documents 33 G-6 Early Childhood Education Documents 34 G-7 Child Records 34 G-8 Family Partnership Documents 34 G-9 Family Records 34 G-10 Required Postings 34 INTRODUCTION TO THE 2014-15 ECEAP PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The ECEAP Performance Standards explain the service delivery requirements of the Washington State Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). They serve as the basis for ECEAP program reviews and monitoring. Contractors must comply with the Performance Standards as part of their contract with the Department of Early Learning. ECEAP Contractors must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Contractors are encouraged to establish “best practices” above these minimum requirements to address the goals of ECEAP:  To provide a comprehensive pre-kindergarten program that integrates education, family support and health services.  To xxxxxx the development of the whole child and enhance opportunities for success in school and life.  To focus on parent and family strengths and support each parent as their child’s first and most important teacher and provider of safety, loving care and stability.  To honor each family’s culture and language, and ensure culturally-relevant services. These Performance Standards are the work of many dedicated ECEAP program administrators, staff, and parents who shared their vision and expertise.

Human Resources. C-1 Staffing Patterns 14 C-2 Staff Recruitment and Selection 14 C-3 Staff Qualifications 14 C-4 College Credit 14 C-5 Lead Teacher Role 15 C-6 Lead Teacher Qualifications 15 C-7 Assistant Teacher Role 15 C-8 Assistant Teacher Qualifications 15 C-9 Family Support Staff Role 16 C-10 Family Support Staff Qualifications 16 C-11 Health Advocate Role 16 C-12 Health Advocate Qualifications 16 C-13 Health Consultant Role 16 C-14 Health Consultant Qualifications 16 C-15 Nutrition Consultant 17 C-16 Nutrition Consultant Qualifications 17 C-17 Mental Health Consultant Role 17 C-18 Mental Health Consultant Qualifications 17 C-19 Staff Training Program 17 C-20 Required Training 18 C-21 Volunteer Training and Background Check 18 SECTION D: HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION 19 D-1 Health and Safety Planning 19 D-2 Health Coordination Services for Families 19 D-3 Health and Safety Policies and Procedures 19 D-4 Parent Consent Forms 20 D-5 Health Records 20 D-6 Parent Notifications 20 D-7 Health Screening 20 D-8 Dental Screening 21 D-9 Medical Examinations 21 D-10 Immunizations 21 D-11 Medications 21 D-12 First Aid Kit 21 D-13 Infectious Disease Prevention 22 D-14 Food Sanitation 22 D-15 Meals and Snacks 22 D-16 Square Footage 23 D-17 New Facilities 23 D-18 Safe Facilities 23 D-19 Safe Equipment and Materials 23 D-20 Playground Safety 23 D-21 Transportation 24 SECTION E: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 25 E-1 Early Childhood Education Service Delivery 25 E-2 Environment (Indoors and Outdoors) 25 E-3 Daily Routine 26 E-4 Curriculum – Developmentally Appropriate and Culturally Relevant 26 E-5 Curriculum Planning 26 E-6 Kindergarten Transition 27 E-7 Adult-Child Interactions 27 E-8 Child Guidance 27 E-9 No Expulsion 28 E-10 Screening and Referrals 28 E-11 Observation, Assessment, and Individualization 29 E-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences 29 SECTION F: FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS 30 F-1 Family Support Services 30 F-2 Family Support Principles 30 F-3 Confidentiality 30 F-4 Resources and Referrals 30 F-5 Parent Involvement 30 F-6 Parent Education 31 F-7 Parent Leadership Development 31 SECTION G: DOCUMENTATION 32 G-1 Documentation Requirements 32 G-2 Administrative Documents 32 G-3 Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance Documents 32 G-4 Human Resource Documents 33 G-5 Health and Safety Documents 33 G-6 Early Childhood Education Documents 34 G-7 Child Records 34 G-8 Family Partnership Documents 34 G-9 Family Records 34 G-10 Required Postings 34 INTRODUCTION TO THE 2014-15 ECEAP PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The ECEAP Performance Standards explain the service delivery requirements of the Washington State Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). They serve as the basis for ECEAP program reviews and monitoring. Contractors must comply with the Performance Standards as part of their contract with the Department of Early Learning. ECEAP Contractors must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Contractors are encouraged to establish “best practices” above these minimum requirements to address the goals of ECEAP:  • To provide a comprehensive pre-kindergarten program that integrates education, family support and health services.  • To xxxxxx the development of the whole child and enhance opportunities for success in school and life.  • To focus on parent and family strengths and support each parent as their child’s first and most important teacher and provider of safety, loving care and stability.  • To honor each family’s culture and language, and ensure culturally-relevant services. These Performance Standards are the work of many dedicated ECEAP program administrators, staff, and parents who shared their vision and expertise.