Action for Eastern Montana Our Mission

Head Start

Head Start a FREE pre-school program serving 3-4 year olds is in the process of recruitment for the 2015-2016 school year.

The program is based on the premise that the parents are the primary educators of their children.  The Head Start program provides a leaning environment with various experiences that are developmentally appropriate and that will help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.  It is designed to increase school readiness and develop a child’s fullest potential.

At Head Start we provide free medical and dental screening, healthy meals and safe activities indoors and out.

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ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA

HEAD START

In 1992 Action for Eastern Montana (AEM) opened

It’s first Head Start in Glasgow, MT. Currently AEM

Head Start serves 4 counties in Eastern Montana.

(Shown Above) Those Counties are: Valley, Phillips,

Dawson and Custer.

In 1992 Action for Eastern Montana (AEM) opened it’s first Head Start in Glasgow, MT. Currently AEM Head Start serves 4 counties in Eastern Montana. (Shown Above) Those Counties are: Valley, Phillips,

Dawson and Custer.

Head Start Parents

Head Start parents are given an opportunity to take part in training classes on many subjects, such as parenting, job training, learning about health and nutrition, and using resources in their community.

Parents also have a voice in the Head Start program by serving on various committees and governing bodies.

Parents experiences in Head Start have raised their own self-confidence and improved their ability to make decisions regarding their children and the family as a unit.

Program Overview

Head Start is a comprehensive, quality preschool

program whose mission is to improve the social

competence of low income children and their families.

AEM Head Start serves 3-4 year olds in part day 5 days a week services.

Some facts about AEM Head Start

• 
  Funded for 149 children
  
• 
  Classrooms: 8
  
• 
  Children per class: 15-20
  
• 
  Centers in Glasgow, Glendive, Malta & Miles City.
  

Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. Local Head start staff recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. Classroom teachers work with parents to involve them in their child’s education.

AEM Head Start gives children the opportunity to socialize with others, solve problems, and have other experiences which help them become self- confident.

Once enrolled in Head Start, children are examined by skilled professionals for any health problems. Vision and hearing tests are arranged with local professionals, and any needed immunizations are updated by local health programs. We also arrange nutrition assessments and dental exams. Children with health needs receive follow-up care.

Through Head Start children are more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning and ready to succeed in school.

In addition, Family Support Coordinators assist parents in setting goals for themselves and their families, including seeking education, employment, better housing, transportation and meeting other social needs.



Action for Eastern Montana Governing Board

Private Sector: Cody Lansing -Attorney

Dorothy King -Early Child. Dev.

Shiloh Smeltzer-Fiscal Expert

Low-Income: David Pippin

Betty Aye

Gloria Askin

Becky Hayes

Public Sector: Becky Erickson

Elizabeth Ball-Mavity

Janet Wolff

Ray Trumpower

Paul Tweten

Head Start Parents:

Lynn Bain

Karen Unruh

CEO: Clint Wynne

Management Team

Director: Rebecca Yarger

Coordinators: Ginny Bowles

Cindi Byron

Tara Gamboa

Kylie Hill

Susy Johnson

Sue Noble

Pam Ost

Trish Warmbrod










AEM Head Start School Readiness Transition

AEM Head Start uses creative Curriculum a scientifically valid

Research and age appropriated curriculum which reflects the essential skills expected by our kindergarten classrooms. Our positive pro-social skills approach ensue children have a successful transition into kindergarten. Social behavior such as playing cooperatively with others, taking turns, following directions and trying new things are tracked. The data is evaluated based on the goals and objectives that we set. This data is then used to help children and their families understand the expectation of the public school system.


Action for Eastern Montana Head Start Revenue Budget

Program: $898,778

Administration: $158,609

Total Grant: $1.057,386

In-Kind: $264,347

Total Revenue: $1,321,733

Personnel: $600,318

Fringe Benefits: $229,405

Travel: $2600

Supplies: $62,332

Other: $141,985

Total Direct Costs: $1,036,640

T/TA: $20,746

USDA: $85,000

In-Kind: $264,347

		AEM HEAD START
	Spring 2016 PROGRESS REPORT ON SCHOOL READINESS GOALS
	Winter 3 year olds			Spring	Winter 4 year olds
School Readiness Goals	Meets or exceeds expect-ation for age	Within 3 year old spectrum but does not meet expectations	Winter Below 3 year old spectrum	Spring Below 3 year old spectrum	Meets or exceeds expectation for age	Within 4 year old spectrum but does not meet expectations	Winter Below 4 year old spectrum
Social/Emot-ional Development	41.6%	25.0%	21.9%	14.0%	50.0%	50.0%	0.0%
Physical Development	59.3%	15.6%	25.0%	23.0%	50.0%	50.0%	0.0%
Language Development	29.1%	33.3%	33.3%	14.0%	41.6%	58.3%	0.0%
Approaches to Learning	40.6%	25.0%	34.3%		56.2%	40.6%	3.1%
Literacy Skills	25.0%	40.0%	35.0%	18.0%	62.5%	37.5%	0.0%
Cognitive and General Knowledge	50.0%	22.0%	28.1%	16.0%	37.5%	34.3%	25.0%
Total % Program Wide	40.0%	26.0%	29.0%	17.4%	49.0%	45.0%	4.0%

Energy Programs

Low-income Energy Assistance Program – LIEAP

Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) pays a portion of winter energy bills for eligible people based on income and resources.

Payments are usually made to local utility companies.
 LIEAP Applications are accepted October 1st – April 30th.


Weatherization
Weatherization assistance is provided for 17 counties in Eastern Montana as well as the Northern Cheyenne and Fort Peck Indian Reservations.  Households MUST be LIEA eligible to qualify.  Both homeowners and renters are eligible.