What’s Brewing This Month?
⚙️New Features & Updates
New Feature: Housing Adjustment for Excessive Housing Costs
We’re thrilled to announce a new feature to better support your community’s needs. The Housing Adjustment for Excessive Housing Costs update is designed to:Automatically calculate Adjusted Income for families facing high housing expensesEnsure compliance with Head Start’s housing cost considerations
Ready to explore how it works? Schedule a Demo | 👉 Learn More About This Update
GoEngage Tips for November
📋Quick Tip: Preparing for Year-End PIR ReportsAs the year winds down, now is the perfect time to streamline your PIR tracking and reporting.
Tip of the Month: Regularly review your program’s PIR data entries to ensure accuracy and completeness. Use GoEngage’s PIR Snapshot and monitoring tools to catch discrepancies early.
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Feature Focus: Access Control Settings
🔒Secure System Access with IP and Time Restrictions
With GoEngage, your IT teams can:
Restrict Access by IP Address to approved networks.
Set Time-Based Access to align with operational hours.
Enhance Security by reducing unauthorized access.
💡Book Your Demo Today to Learn More
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Head Start News & Updates
📰 Stay informed with the latest news affecting Head Start programs. Here are this month’s highlights:
1. Fiscal Year 2025 Monitoring Process for Head Start RecipientsThe Office of Head Start (OHS) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Monitoring Process guidelines. Key highlights include:
FA1 Reviews: Virtual reviews starting December 2024.
FA2 Reviews: On-site monitoring starting December 2024.
CLASS® Reviews: Options for self-recorded video submissions or on-site evaluations starting October 2024.
Risk Assessment Notification (RAN): Conducted virtually as needed.
Unannounced Reviews: May occur at any time.
This update outlines OHS monitoring reviews to ensure compliance with federal standards and to support program success.
👉 Learn More About FY25 Monitoring
2. Reporting Child Health and Safety Incidents
OHS has clarified reporting requirements for significant child health and safety incidents under the updated Performance Standards (effective August 2024). Programs are required to:
Report incidents no later than seven calendar days after they occur.
Submit reports for events involving staff, volunteers, or participants in Head Start-funded settings.
This update helps Head Start programs maintain safe and supportive environments for children.
👉 Read the Full Reporting Guidelines
3. November is National Parent Engagement Month
Parent and family engagement is about collaboration—building lasting relationships that empower children and families to succeed. Check out these resources to enhance your strategies for building stronger family connections.
How GoEngage Supports Head Start Programs with Family Engagement
Effective family engagement is at the heart of every Head Start program’s success. GoEngage empowers your team to connect with families through reliable, multi-channel communication tools:
Text Messages: Deliver timely updates and reminders directly to families’ phones.
Automated Phone Calls: Share critical information quickly and efficiently.
Emails: Provide detailed updates, resources, and newsletters.
Forms: Simplify data collection with user-friendly digital forms.
Parent Portal: Empower families with 24/7 access to key information, resources, and updates in one convenient location.
And More: From event invitations to progress updates, GoEngage streamlines communication to strengthen family connections. Head Start programs can build trust, foster collaboration, and ensure that every family feels informed and involved.
👉 5 Easy Ways to Increase Parent Engagement Blog Article
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Upcoming Events & Webinars
Enjoy complimentary Lyft rides to/from the workshop with our exclusive Health & Nutrition x Hilton Special Offer!
📅 Health & Nutrition Workshop
Don’t miss our in-person Health & Nutrition Workshop, packed with actionable strategies to enhance your program’s wellness initiatives.
📍 When: December 10 & 11
📍 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.
📅 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
👉 Get on the waitlist (registration opens Nov 28)
📅 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
👉 Explore Our Full Lineup of 2025 Workshops
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🎯 GoEngage: Game Changer for Kalyn, Data Quality Manager
“As a Data Quality Manager, GoEngage has been a game changer for our organization. It has not only supported us in refining our processes and procedures but has also fostered a culture shift toward data-driven decision-making.The GoEngage team has made us feel like true partners rather than just clients, working collaboratively with us to continually enhance the system and, ultimately, the quality of services we provide to families.”📘 Read More
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🚀 Take Your Program to the Next Level
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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We’d Love to Hear From You!
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Message from the Team
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to the Head Start mission. We are inspired by your commitment and honored to support you. We hope this month’s GoEngage Brew provides practical insights to energize your continued success.
Until next time,
The GoEngage Team
(202) 935-0831 | 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.
