B – 001Is it required that our mental health professional conduct observations in every classroom throughout the program year?
Head Start regulations do not require that mental health professionals conduct classroom observations. The program must design and implement an approach that will engage the mental health professional in supporting “timely and effective identification of, and intervention in family and staff concerns about a child’s mental health.” (1304.24(a)(2)). There are often more effective ways to accomplish this than having the mental health professional observe all classrooms on a fixed schedule. Mental health professionals can work with teachers, child development specialists, home visitors, family service staff, and others as they use observations, screening results, and other systematic ways to identify and address children’s needs. While not required, it would be valuable for the mental health professional to observe and visit multiple classrooms and other settings in your program so that she understands your program’s design and is recognized by staff and families as an approachable team m
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