And as people know, those are the reviews that we call you, we do on the phone. So, we're only starting FA1 reviews in November. We usually start in October, but this year, we're going to start the FA1 reviews in November. So, the other thing that folks would want to know is: “When are we going to start monitoring?” That's the question that you guys always ask? So, this year we're starting a little late. Ann, do you want to add anything about that?Īnn: No, Adia, I think everyone's probably doing a happy dance, hearing that information as they did when we shared it with NHSA.Īdia: Yeah, there was a lot of happy dances in the chat room. So, for that reason, we are going to suspend CLASS until further notice. And so, we wanted to make sure that we got the most accurate scores for you, and doing that virtually was really not an option.Īnd also, in our current situation and having COVID-19, you know, it's also difficult for us to really consider sending people to your program. They're important for professional development, they're important for your program. And we know that these CLASS reviews are so important to you guys. We couldn't really find a good virtual option to perform CLASS for grantees. So, for this program here, we're going to suspend CLASS. So, the other thing that people will want to know is that CLASS is suspended until further notice. If you weren't there, there's 3,000 of you here today, and you can tell all your friends that all the reviews that we're going to do, FA1 and FA2, are going to be virtual all year. Now, if you were – if you joined us for NHSA, you heard that all the reviews this year will be virtual. All right, so let's talk about FY21 and some of the highlights this year. You're always so much fun to present with, Ann. Ann, how's that sound to you?Īdia: Terrific. We’re going to talk about protocol, highlights, the report structure, and navigating monitoring during the COVID-19. CLASS – I know everybody out there wants to know something about CLASS. We're going to talk about focus area two. We're going to tell you what we’re going to do with focus area one. So, today, we're going to talk about – we're going to give you some key updates. So, let's talk about the things we're going to do today. So, if you are – if you know people, they were not able to attend today – the slides to this webcast and webcast will be available. We are going to tell you – we're going to give you an opportunity to ask questions, and this webcast is going to be available in the future. So, we're going to start off today we're going to kick off the 2021 season. So, we’re going to go ahead and get started as our presenter guide said, you can use the chat box you can actually ask lots of questions. And so, she's unable to make it today, but if she could have been here, she would have been here, and she says hello to everyone too. It's Yom Kippur, and she's off celebrating. Bergeron, who has joined me for the last couple of years – she couldn't join me today. So, today we're here to talk about the 2021 monitoring kickoff season, and I'm here with Ann Linehan because Dr. Thank you, Adia.Īdia: You're welcome, Ann. And I said to Adia there's gotta be a little bit of interest in this subject because there are over 3,000 people. You want to say hi to everybody, Ann?Īnn Linehan: Did it have me on mute? Yes, I was on mute.Īnn: And we're thrilled that you have chosen to join us today. And I'm here today with the Deputy Director of the Office of Head Start, Ann Linehan. How is everybody doing out there? This is Adia Brown, your Head Start monitoring lead. And Adia, the floor is yours.Īdia Brown: Good afternoon and good morning Head Start. And with that, I thank you for joining us. Right below the “Ask a Question” area, you will see a section named, “Event Resources.” If you click on “Event Resources,” you will be able to find the slides that are available for you to download today. In order to participate in the discussion or ask questions, please use the area to the left of the presentation slides that is entitled, “Ask a Question.” Below the “Ask a Question” banner, there is a section where you are able to submit your questions or comments. Moderator: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the FY21 monitoring kickoff webcast. Office of Head Start FY2021 Monitoring Kickoff
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