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Policy Council

Policy Council is a group of current and former parents and community representatives who are in leadership roles to work towards positive change for families. The 32 members of this group consist of current and former Head Start parents, Early Head Start parents, and community representatives that share in a common goal, “to benefit the children”. Policy Council works together, learning about leadership, building on foundations and dreams, all the while making a difference through parent and community involvement.

Policy Council, through shared decision making with the Governing Board, learns about program planning, setting goals, personnel decisions, and budgets. They learn about parliamentary procedure, Head Start Performance Standards, program Self-Assessment, and have the opportunity to attend National and Regional conferences.

Becoming a member of the Policy Council is a commitment, a chance for personal growth, and an opportunity to serve others. It is a win, win situation for everyone.

If you would be interested in serving on the Policy Council for PACT, talk with your Family Advocate, Teacher, Site Supervisor, or you can call Millie Young at 217-773-3903.

Strategic Plan

PACT’s Strategic Planning Process for our new plan began in Winter 2016, with a dedicated group of staff, representing agency-wide positions. From this group a Steering Committee formed to put forth new goals and objectives for Policy Council and Board approval early in 2018. Work on the goals (by committees or staff operations) will be reviewed by the Steering Committee quarterly and reported annually.

Strategic Plan Narrative – 2022

Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Action Steps- Updated December 2025

 

School Readiness Goals & Outcomes

The school readiness goals for the children’s outcomes are aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines and the Illinois Early Learning Development Standards. They were developed in cooperation with the school districts in PACT’s eight county service area. PACT assesses the development of the Head Start and Early Head Start children at least 3 times a year, using the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment system.

2024-25 Spring Outcomes

 

Pittsfield

1310 W. Washington Street
Pittsfield, IL 62363
Office: 217-285-2828
Fax: 217-773-3906

Jennifer Alred – Site Supervisor

Pittsfield Head Start Center
Pittsfield Head Start Center

Beardstown

909 W. 12th Street
Beardstown, IL 62618
Office: 217-323-9422
Fax: 217-773-3906

Alisa Horton – Site Supervisor
Beardstown Head Start Center

Beardstown Head Start Center

Camp Point

2090 Highway 24
Camp Point, IL 62320
Office: 217-593-6777
Fax: 217-773-3906

Kristin Ripperda – Site Supervisor
Camp Point Head Start Center

Camp Point Head Start Center

Macomb

PACT Head Start
University Services Building
320 University Drive
Macomb, IL 61455
Office: 309-209-2095
Fax: 217-773-3906

Kara Surratt – Site Supervisor
Macomb Head Start Center
Macomb Head Start Center

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