1. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net. Region 7 Education Service Center Head Start

2. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net. This will help you better understand:  the rationale for the Standards and its content  your roles and responsibilities relative to the Standards  how it applies to each individual working with children and families

3. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net.  Articulates the values and ethics of Head Start as we provide professional services  Strengths respect for the role we play in Head Start  Ensures that we are providing quality services while following the Head Start Performance Standards

4. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net.  Head Start Performance Standard 1304.52 (h) (1) Grantee and delegate agencies must ensure that all staff, consultants, and volunteers abide by the program’s standards of conduct.

5. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net.  They will respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and refrain from stereotyping on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion or disability; THESE STANDARDS MUST SPECIFY THAT: 1304.52 (i) THESE STANDARDS MUST SPECIFY THAT: 1304.52 (i)

6. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net.  They will follow the program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff members; THESE STANDARDS MUST SPECIFY THAT: 1304.52 (ii) THESE STANDARDS MUST SPECIFY THAT: 1304.52 (ii)

7. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net.  No child will be left alone or unsupervised while under their care; THESE STANDARDS MUST SPECIFY THAT: 1304.52 (iii) THESE STANDARDS MUST SPECIFY THAT: 1304.52 (iii)

8. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net.  They will use positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional, or physical abuse, or humiliation. In addition, they will not employ methods of discipline that involve isolation, the use of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs. THESE STANDARDS MUST SPECIFY THAT: 1304.52 (iv) THESE STANDARDS MUST SPECIFY THAT: 1304.52 (iv)

9. Copyright 2010 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact copyright@esc7.net.copyright@esc7.net. For more details on Employee Standards of Conduct, please go to the employee intranet. Click on Admin Proc1. On the left side of the page, click on Section E-Communications. Scroll down to EAB Standards of Conduct (Head Start only).