What’s Brewing This Month?
⚙️New Features & Updates
Here’s a glimpse of the exciting new features and enhancements in our latest GoEngage release—designed to streamline processes, save time, and improve functionality for your agency. Explore the highlights below!
✉️🚫🔄 New: Automatic Emails for Rejected Documents ✉️🚫🔄
When you reject a document submitted by a parent, GoEngage automatically sends an email notification with a link for easy re-upload, streamlining the process for families. This time-saving feature eliminates the need for staff to take any additional steps after rejecting a document.
🛠️⚙️🔢 Enhancement: Priority Status & Maintenance Type 🛠️⚙️🔢
The Request for Maintenance task now includes two powerful new features: Priority and Type columns. The Type column offers a customizable picklist, enabling tailored selections to suit your needs. These enhancements are seamlessly integrated into the process, improving functionality and organization.
🏠📚👨👩👧 Enhancement: Assign At-Home Activities with Ease 🏠📚👨👩👧
Now you can send Parent-Child activities or worksheets to individual children, groups of families, or an entire classroom—making it simple to engage families and support learning at home!
🩺🧠✔️ Enhancement: Updated Terminology 🩺🧠✔️
In alignment with the latest HSPPS update, the Health & Mental Health Services Advisory committee’s name now reflects a broader focus on both physical and mental health needs. This updated language is to ensure consistency and compliance.
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Feature Focus: Send Forms, Surveys, & Collect Signatures
GoEngage makes it simple to manage essential surveys and forms for your agency. Key features of our Quick Forms include:
📋 Send Surveys & Forms: Easily distribute surveys or forms like Declaration of No Income, Needs Assessments, Year-End Feedback, and more to families and staff.
✅ Collect Consent: Simplify approvals for items like Sunscreen and Bug Spray with digital consent forms.
✍️ Digital Signatures: Securely gather signatures for surveys and forms, eliminating the need for paper.
📊 Analyze Data Effortlessly: Quickly review, interpret responses, and collaborate with staff from surveys and forms with built-in analytics, helping you make informed decisions.
Stay organized and save time with these streamlined tools!
👉 Schedule a Demo to Learn More
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💡Did you know… GoEngage Connects with Many State-Wide Immunization Databases💡
Effortlessly manage immunization records with GoEngage’s integration to multiple state-wide immunization databases.
⏱️Save staff countless hours of manual data entry
🚫 Avoid chasing down paperwork while ensuring children’s records are up-to-date
🖇️ Simplifies adherence to state and federal health regulations by maintaining up-to-date records
Currently Connected States: Florida, New York City (but not the state), Nebraska, Arkansas, Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, Utah, and California—with more states on the way!
We’re actively working to expand our connections. If your state isn’t on this list and you’d like us to prioritize your states integration, let us know—we value your feedback! We are currently working with 3 states and have reached out to all of the others. Not Using GoEngage? 👉 Schedule a Demo to Learn More
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🧸 December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month 🧸
December is designated as Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of selecting safe toys for children during the holiday season. Highlighting your commitment to child safety by sharing tips on choosing appropriate toys can resonate with parents and caregivers.
Read more about it on the American Public Health Association website
#SafeToys #GiftSafety #ChildSafety #HolidayGifts #ToyRecommendations
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🤔 Did You Know We Have a Blog? 🤔
Check out our blog for valuable insights, updates, and tips to help your agency thrive. Many of our readers don’t realize we host a blog packed with practical resources just for you. Here are some of our latest articles:
Recent Blog Highlights:
Child Start’s Transition to GoEngage & FA2 Excellence
Discover how Child Start, Inc. achieved FA2 review excellence after transitioning from ChildPlus to GoEngage in 2023. Learn how tailored support, real-time data tools, and a collaborative partnership drove their success and set a new standard for Head Start operations. Read more
Comprehensive Guide to Planning a Successful Software Transition
Navigate the complexities of transitioning to a new software system with our comprehensive guide. Learn strategic planning, best practices, and actionable steps to ensure a seamless rollout while minimizing disruptions and maximizing user adoption. Read more
Increase Head Start Enrollment with the McKinney-Vento Act
Increase Head Start enrollment by leveraging the McKinney-Vento Act. Learn strategies to identify and enroll families experiencing homelessness, align eligibility procedures, and expand outreach to serve vulnerable populations effectively. Read more
Cleverex Systems is an Approved TIPS Vendor (A Purchasing Cooperative)
The creator of GoEngage is now an approved vendor on TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System), a cooperative that streamlines procurement for education and nonprofit agencies. This partnership makes it easier and more cost-effective for Head Start programs to access GoEngage’s innovative data management solutions while saving time and ensuring quality. Read more
Don’t miss out—visit our blog today and explore articles designed to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.
👉 Check Out More From Our Blog
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Upcoming Events & Webinars
Enjoy complimentary Lyft rides to/from the workshop with our exclusive Hilton Special Offer!
📅 ERSEA Workshop
Learn how to use GoEngage to improve enrollment strategies, track attendance, and ensure compliance with Head Start ERSEA standards through efficient data management.
📍 When: January 28-30, 2025
📍 Where: Reston, VA
How to Register:
Log in to GoEngage.
Go to Help > Sign Up for an Event.
Under the Shopping Cart tab, click the add new icon to select your event.
Complete your order and download the PDF for approval.
📅 HS & Professional Development Workshop
Leverage GoEngage to streamline HR processes, track professional development, and support staff growth.
📍 When: February 25-27, 2025
📍 Where: Reston, VA
📅 Attend Our Head Start Data Strategy Workshop
Discuss strategies and anecdotes that our Founder & President Lihong Ma has collected over 30+ years working with Head Start agencies.
📍 When: March 25-26, 2025
📍 Where: Reston, VA
👉 Explore Our Full Lineup of 2025 Workshops
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📢 Help Us Improve Our Software! 📢
We value your feedback and want to hear from you! Share your thoughts to help us make our software even better.
👉 Click here to fill out our feedback form
Your input matters—thank you for helping improve!
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💡GoEngage: Smart Solutions at an Affordable Subscription💡
Discover how GoEngage can help your Head Start program thrive. From housing adjustments to compliance reporting, we’ve got you covered.
👉 Schedule Your Demo | Contact Us
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🔍 Discover GoEngage Academy: Empower Your Team with Essential Skills
Did you know GoEngage offers a comprehensive online training hub designed specifically for Head Start program staff? Introducing GoEngage Academy, your solution for structured, self-paced learning to maximize the potential of GoEngage’s tools and streamline your operations.
Why Choose GoEngage Academy?
Boost Efficiency: Equip your team with the knowledge to enhance compliance and reduce errors.
Flexible Learning: Self-paced courses fit seamlessly into busy schedules.
Support for Leadership: Gain visibility into team progress and ensure everyone is on track.
Flexible Subscription Options
Individual Subscriptions: Starting at just $49/month, perfect for specialized training needs.
Agency-Wide Subscriptions: Early bird rates as low as $229/month (annual plan) for comprehensive team training with custom online schools.
What’s Included?
Core training modules tailored to GoEngage basics and role-specific needs.
Interactive quizzes and assessments to reinforce learning.
Admin tools for tracking progress and ensuring success.
Access to webinars and a supportive learning forum.
Start empowering your team today and take full advantage of GoEngage’s powerful tools.
Learn More About GoEngage Academy
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🛠️ Your All-in-One Head Start Solution 🛠️
From housing adjustments and multilingual family engagement to automated reminders, absence alerts, comprehensive reporting, and much more—GoEngage is built to save you time and streamline every aspect of your agency’s operations.
Schedule Your Demo | Contact Us
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We’d Love to Hear From You!
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Your feedback helps us tailor the newsletter to your needs.
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❄️ Season’s Greetings from the GoEngage Team ❄️
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank you for your dedication to the Head Start mission. Your efforts inspire us every day, and we’re grateful to support your journey.
Here’s to a successful year ahead filled with growth, connection, and impact.
Warm wishes,
The GoEngage Team
(202) 935-0831 | www.GoEngage.app
sales@GoEngage.app | support@GoEngage.app | product@GoEngage.app
Stacy Lewis: Senior Director of Business Development at Cleverex Systems
Stacy Lewis is the Senior Director of Business Development at Cleverex Systems, the creator of GoEngage. A trusted leader in the Head Start software space since 2001, Stacy brings over 24 years of experience, including key roles at ChildPlus, KinderSystems (COPA and California subsidy products), and Learning Genie, before joining GoEngage.
Throughout her career, Stacy has helped countless agencies optimize operations, enhance family engagement, and achieve compliance with federal and state standards. Her extensive industry knowledge and commitment to innovation continue to drive transformative solutions that empower Head Start programs to better serve children and families.