(a) In addition to the many references to
working with parents throughout these standards, the staff must carry out the
following tasks:
(1) Support parents of children with disabilities entering from
infant/toddler programs.
(2) Provide information to parents on how to
foster the development of their child with disabilities.
(3) Provide
opportunities for parents to observe large group, small group and individual
activities describe in their child's IEP.
(4) Provide follow-up
assistance and activities to reinforce program activities at home.
(5)
Refer parents to groups of parents of children with similar disabilities who
can provide helpful peer support.
(6) Inform parents of their rights
under IDEA.
(7) Inform parents of resources which may be available to
them from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program, the Early and
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program and other sources
and assist them with initial efforts to access such resources.
(8)
Identify needs (caused by the disability) of siblings and other family
members.
(9) Provide information in order to prevent disabilities among
younger siblings.
(10) build parent confidence, skill and knowledge in
accessing resources and advocating to meet the special needs of their
children.
(b) Grantees must plan to assist parents in the transition of children from
Head Start to public school or other placement, beginning early in the program
year.
(c) Head Start grantees, in cooperation with the child's parents, must notify
the school of the child's planned enrollment prior to the date of
enrollment.
