An Introduction to the Sure Start Program
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What Is Sure Start?
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Philosophy
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Eligibility
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Background Information
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Sure Start and Head Start
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The Sure Start Pilot Program and Evaluation
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Sure Start Standards
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Sure Start Program Standards
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DoDEA College and Career Ready Standards for Preschool (CCRSP)
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DoDEA Space and Safety Standards
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Organization of the Sure Start Program Guide
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Chapter 1: The Educational Component
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Standard 1
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Standard 2
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Standard 3
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Standard 4
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Standard 5
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Standard 6
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Standard 7
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Standard 8
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Standard 9
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Standard 10
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Standard 11
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Standard 12
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Standard 13
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Standard 14
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Standard 15
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Implementing the Education Component Program Standards
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Curriculum
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Instruction
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Whole-Group Instruction
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Using Food in the Classroom
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Specialists
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Lesson Planning
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Holidays
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Daily Schedule and Routines
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Length of the Sure Start Day and Planning Time
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Using the School Information Center
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Transitions
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Transitioning from Sure Start to Kindergarten
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Classroom Environment
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Classroom Atmosphere
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Social and Emotional Competence
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Assessment
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Educational Screening
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Ongoing Assessment
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Observational Tools
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Portfolios
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Program Evaluation
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Sure Start Program Continuous Improvement Plan
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DoDEA Annual Sure Start Report
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Accreditation
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Professional Development
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Logistics of Training: Timing, Location, and Funding
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School Administrator Training
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Professional Development During the School Year
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Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities (PSCD) Teachers
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Chapter 2: Health & Nutrition | The Health Component
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Standard 1
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Standard 2
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Standard 3
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Standard 4
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Standard 5
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Standard 6
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Implementing the Health Standards
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Screenings & Immunization Requirements
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Ongoing Health-Related Measures
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Toilet Training
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Sanitation of Classroom Environment
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Child Safety
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Rest Time
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Pets
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Health Component of the Sure Start Program Component Plan
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Chapter 3: Health & Nutrition | The Nutrition Component
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Standard 1
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Standard 2
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Standard 3
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Standard 4
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Standard 5
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Standard 6
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Implementing the Nutrition Component Standards
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Serving and Eating Family-Style Lunch
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Snacks
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Chapter 4: The Social Services Component
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Standard 1
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Standard 2
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Standard 3
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Implementing the Social Services Component Program Standards
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Recruitment of Children
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Services to Families
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Chapter 5: The Parent Involvement Component
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Standard 1
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Standard 2
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Standard 3
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Standard 4
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Standard 5
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Standard 6
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Standard 7
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Standard 8
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Standard 9
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Standard 10
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Implementing the Parent Involvement Component
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Parent Orientation
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Parents as Participants in the Classroom
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Home Visits and Parent Conferences
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The First Home Visit
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The November In-School Conference
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The End of First Semester Home Visit or In-School Conference
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The End of Year Home Visit or In-School Conference
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Release Days for Home Visits and Conferences
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Parent Education Meetings
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Chapter 6: Roles and Responsibilities of Key Staff
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Elementary School Principal or Designee
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Sure Start Teacher
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Sure Start Paraprofessional
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Sure Start Advisory Committee
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Parents and Other Volunteers
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DSO Instructional Systems Specialists (ISSs)/POC
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Headquarters Early Childhood Instructional Systems Specialist/POC
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Chapter 7: Program Logistics and Administration
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Sure Start Class Size
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Student Eligibility Criteria
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Table 11: Prioritization of Sure Start Income Eligibility
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The Sure Start Alternate Calendar
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Length of the Sure Start Day and Planning Time
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Site Selection
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Responsibilities for Program Start-up
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Administrator
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Teacher and Paraprofessional
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Sure Start Advisory Committee
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Recordkeeping
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General Program Information Records
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Child/Family Records
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Extra-Duty Compensation
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Sure Start Month by Month
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Chapter 8: Frequently Asked Questions
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Eligibility and Enrollment
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Scheduling
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Assessment/Behavior
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Materials/Funding
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Additional Questions
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Appendix
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Sample Sure Start Program Component Plan
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Recommitment Letter
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Sample Daily Schedule
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Sure Start Program Continuous Improvement Plan Example
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Examples of Effective Instruction
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Sensory Table Ideas
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Examples of Daily Routines
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Transitions
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Descriptions of Sure Start Classroom Environments
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Examples of Effective Classroom Atmosphere
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Daily Interactions Chart
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Assessment and Program Evaluation Timeline Sample
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Sure Start Program Cleaning Schedule
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Sample Sure Start Weekly Snack Menu
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Sure Start Shopping List
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Services to Families
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Sure Start Records Table
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Practical Tips on Conducting Home Visits
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Frequently Used Forms and Resources
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College and Career Ready Standards for Preschool (CCRSP)
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Glossary
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Acronyms
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