The Head Start Program is locally administered, meaning that although the goal has remained the same since 1965, "Boost the school readiness of low-income children," programs across the nation are able to achieve that result in a way that fits the community and families they serve.
KOOTASCA Head Start serves 217 pres-school students and 36 infants and toddlers in Itasca and Koochiching counties. In Itasca County, much of the Head Start programming is in a blended model with the Invest Early Project. This model is unique to this community and allows the local program to enhance its programming further and combines resources to achieve great outcomes for more children and families.
According to the Head Start program's 2008-09 Creative Curriculum Outcomes Report, children in Itasca County area are making great strides and are entering kindergarten ready to learn.
2008-09 school year: 4year old children
Language Development:
Fall 2008: 51% proficient
Spring 2009: 87% in the highest two domains
Literacy Development:
Fall 2008: 44% proficient
Spring 2009: 82% were in highest two domains
Math Development:
Fall 2008: 38% proficient
Spring 2009: 85% proficient
Science Development:
Fall 2008: 42% proficient
Spring 2009: 86% proficient
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