Preschool for All Expansion (#21-37 only apply to programs with a Preschool for All Expansion Grant) Notes: For Preschool for All Expansion programs, class session length requirements from item 7 above are replaced by the class session length requirements outlined in item 21 below. 21) Preschool Expansion Program meets for a full day equivalent to a first grade classroom in the local district. Compliance Documentation Examples Notes Preschool for All Expansion Program class sessions Copy of daily schedule indicating meet for a full day equivalent in length to district-run first length of day for program. grade classrooms and not fewer than five hours per day. Copy of documentation of length of day for local district first grade classrooms. 22) In addition to snack, (item 11 above), a nutritious breakfast and lunch are offered to children. Compliance Documentation Examples Notes Meals are aligned with USDA Food and Nutrition Copy of daily schedule indicating Guidelines meal and snacks Families not required to provide or pay for a meal Copy of nutrition education curriculum Regular, age-appropriate, nutrition education for and/or lesson plans children and their families is provided Evidence of nutrition education provided to families 23) The Preschool for All Expansion program adheres to the weighted eligibility criteria established by the state to prioritize children who are most at risk of academic failure to determine eligibility. Compliance Documentation Examples Notes Program has designed systems for enrolling children Copy of weighted eligibility checklist that adhere to the required weighted eligibility form, used by program, incorporating any including scoring and placement guidance for staff. community-specific risk factors A minimum of 80% of enrolled children have at least two Copy of scoring criteria used to risk factors or one highest priority selection factor prioritize enrollment according to the weighted eligibility form. Percentage of children above Weighted eligibility form incorporates eligibility threshold and average point specific risk factors if determined to be necessary by values. program based on needs assessment. Written procedures guiding eligibility determination
Preschool for All Expansion (#21-37 only apply to programs with a Preschool for All Expansion Grant) Notes: For Preschool for All Expansion programs, class session length requirements from item 7 above are replaced by the class session length requirements outlined in item 21 below. 21) Preschool Expansion Program meets for a full day equivalent to a first grade classroom in the local district. Compliance Documentation Examples Notes Preschool for All Expansion Program class sessions meet for a full day equivalent in length to district-run first grade classrooms and not fewer than five hours per day. Copy of daily schedule indicating length of day for program. Copy of documentation of length of day for local district first grade classrooms. 22) In addition to snack, (item 11 above), a nutritious breakfast and lunch are offered to children. Compliance Documentation Examples Notes Meals are aligned with USDA Food and Nutrition Guidelines Families not required to provide or pay for a meal Regular, age-appropriate, nutrition education for children and their families is provided Copy of daily schedule indicating meal and snacks Copy of nutrition education curriculum and/or lesson plans Evidence of nutrition education provided to families 23) The Preschool for All Expansion program adheres to the weighted eligibility criteria established by the state to prioritize children who are most at risk of academic failure to determine eligibility. Compliance Documentation Examples Notes Program has designed systems for enrolling children that adhere to the required weighted eligibility form, including scoring and placement guidance for staff. A minimum of 80% of enrolled children have at least two risk factors or one highest priority selection factor according to the weighted eligibility form. Weighted eligibility form incorporates risk factors if determined to be necessary by program based on needs assessment. Copy of weighted eligibility checklist used by program, incorporating any community-specific risk factors Copy of scoring criteria used to prioritize enrollment Percentage of children above eligibility threshold and average point values. Written procedures guiding eligibility determination specific
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