Screening Tools Help Staff Know Children Children need strong foundations in all areas of their lives so they can build a bright future. LCCAA Head Start uses a variety of tools and partners to affirm the steady development of your child’s physical, mental and emotional health as well as their ability to learn.
Stefanie Drew.
The results of most screenings will be shared during October homevisits - which will be conducted virtually this year. Many factors influence a child’s learning and development: temperament, personality, learning style, culture, health and life experiences. All the screenings are designed to provide a full-picture of each child so support can be offered where it is needed, Bartlebaugh said.
“Screenings help teachers and parents know the children better,” said Education and Disabilities Specialist Jennifer Bartlebaugh. “Referrals shouldn’t worry or frighten parents. They just mean a “All children deserve the best little extra support will be provided possible start in life,” Drew added. two years because they are growing to maintain progress.” so rapidly,” said Family Health and “Working together, we will make Within the first 45 days of Community Services Specialist sure each child’s needs are met.” enrollment, two major screenings are conducted by teachers and staff. The Ages & Stages and Devereux Virtually enrolled families still receive needed support from Head Early Childhood assessments look Start staff for their child’s learning and development. at communication, fine motor, gross The extensive Ages & Stages and DECA questionnaires are being motor, problem-solving, initiative, completed by email and Zoom. relationships and self-regulation. Physical health is also addressed The physical health screenings cannot be offered in homes, but staff with screenings of height and weight, can help by sharing what assessments are needed for your child. Wellhearing, vision, lead exposure and checks are recommended with a pediatrician. hemoglobin. These screenings are Babies should be seen at least eight times before their first birthday. conducted at our centers by our Well checks are also recommended at 15, 18, 24 and 30 months. The Family Service Workers along with Centers for Disease Control and Ohio Healthy Start provide guidance several area partners. on screenings and exams every child should receive as well as a “Babies and children need to have vaccination schedule. regular checkups during their first
What About Virtual Students?
Partners Make Screenings Work You’re Invited!
Parents are invited to join Head The following local partners make it possible for LCCAA Head Start to Start family service workers for provide excellent health and nutrition services. a training on Domestic Violence • Prevent Blindness: vision screening training and equipment. Awareness. • Pisanick Partners: allergies and menu development. The virtual training is set for Oct. • Ohio Business College: Medical Assisting students. 12 at 9 a.m. and will be conducted • Lorain County Public Health: newborn visits, lab work. by Virginia Beckman, executive • Case Western Reserve University director of Safe Harbor/Genesis Dental School: dental exams. House. • Ohio Guidestone: mental health screening and support A ClassTag invitation will be sent to access this event.
