Quality Programs Begin with Quality Staff
We are committed to strengthening Chicago Head Start, Early Head Start, child care and youth programs. One of the ways we demonstrate this commitment every day is by providing agency staff with resources and professional development. Search for Head Start guidelines, the latest training and more here.
CEL Leadership Conference Presentation Materials
Download all conference presentations here
Click here to download the DFSS Children Services Division (CSD) 2019 Quinquennial Community Assessment
The Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and Chicago Early Learning Standards (CELS) require agencies to update their community assessment annually. Below you will find different websites that will provide you with data on community areas in Chicago.
Young Children in Chicago - http://dfss-ycic.chapinhall.org/
Community Needs Assessment Tool (CNAT) - http://cnat.childrenserviceschicago.com/
Early Childhood Care Programs Supply and Demand - http://dfss-ecsd.chapinhall.org/index.php
Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map - https://iecam.illinois.edu/
OTHER RESOURCES:
ECLKC: Head Start
Head Start Performance Standards
Head Start Act
Gateways to Opportunity
ExceleRate Illinois
My COPA
Chicago Early Learning
FAST Services for Head Start Families
Citywide Parent Policy Council (CPPC) Elections
The CPPC will hold Officer & Community Representative elections on December 16, 2020, 3:00-5:30 PM.
The CPPC Consists of current Head Start Parent Members elected from each of the City of Chicago’s 53 delegate agencies and Community Representatives that may be former Head Start parents or members of the community with subject matter expertise in areas that impact Head Start Families.
If you are a CPPC parent member . . .
And would like to run for office, please work with your delegate agency to submit an application to Tosha Smith at tosha.smith@cityofchicago.org. Find the application here: 20-21 CPPC Nomination Application.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Representative . . .
Submit application to Tosha Smith at tosha.smith@cityofchicago. Find the application here: 20-21 CPPC Nomination Application
To find out more you are welcome to attend . . .
The CPPC Officers Virtual House Panel
December 4, 2:00
Hosted by the current CPPC Participation Committee
In anticipation of the election, the CPPC Participation Committee will be hosting an Open House Panel with current and former CPPC Officers who will share their experiences and discuss the benefits of serving. Parents and Potential Community Representatives are encouraged to attend. Zoom information is on the flyer: CPPC Open House Flyer
For more information about the role of CPPC Officers click here: CPPC Officers Election 2020
For more information about becoming a Community Representative click here: Seeking Community Representatives
To register for the December 16 Elections Zoom Meeting:
Please email Tosha Smith at tosha.smith@cityofchicago.org.
Chicago Early Learning Program Locator
Finding quality in Early Learning Education programs for your child has never been this easy! Whether you are looking for a program near your home or near your job, the Chicago Early Learning Program Locator can help you find what you're looking for. There are many Early Learning Education programs for children ages birth to five with varying services.
Click here: http://https//www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/chicagoearlylearning/home.html
CSD Update
Stay updated with CSD! We recommend all CEL program leaders and management to sign up to receive updates. If you are interested in receiving the CSD Update, please contact Mara Martinez at mara.martinez@cityofchicago.org.
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