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45 CFR 1304.40(d) Parent Involvement-general
 

Parent participation in the design of activities and experiences that will assist in expanding parental strengths and interests is essential. Parents& are active ingredients of environmental influence during the early childhood period, (Shonokoff & Phillips, 2000, p.7). When programs welcome parents, they are demonstrating respect for parents as their primary educators. Parents are more likely to become more active in their childs life in school and at home.

45 CFR 1304.40(d) Parent Involvement-general

[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2005]
[CITE: 45CFR1304.20] [Page 129-132]
TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
CHAPTER XIII--OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1304_PROGRAM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF HEAD START PROGRAMS BY GRANTEE AND DELEGATE AGENCIES--Table of Contents
Subpart C_Family and Community Partnerships

45 CFR 1304.40(d)

(d) Parent involvement-general.

(1) In addition to involving parents in program policy-making and operations (see 45 CFR 1304.50), grantee and delegate agencies must provide parent involvement and education activities that are responsive to the ongoing and expressed needs of the parents, both as individuals and as members of a group. Other community agencies should be encouraged to assist in the planning and implementation of such programs.

(2) Early Head Start and Head Start settings must be open to parents during all program hours. Parents must be welcomed as visitors and encouraged to observe children as often as possible and to participate with children in group activities. The participation of parents in any program activity must be voluntary, and must not be required as a condition of the child's enrollment.

(3) Grantee and delegate agencies must provide parents with opportunities to participate in the program as employees or volunteers (see 45 CFR 1304.52(b)(3) for additional requirements about hiring parents).

45 CFR 1304.40(d)Parent Involvement-general. Program Performance Standards for the Operation of Head Start Programs by Grantee and Delegate Agencies. 2005. English.