Common use of Exceptions to Standards Clause in Contracts

Exceptions to Standards. Contractors must receive written approval from the State ECEAP Office before implementing exceptions to ECEAP Performance Standards or policies. A-3 Service Delivery Plan Contractors must develop a written Service Delivery Plan, in collaboration with ECEAP parents, staff, and community partners (A-4, A-6). The plan must include a minimum of 32 weeks of direct services to families per school year, including at least 30 weeks of direct early childhood education services (E-1). Direct services must include:  Early childhood education (Section E).  Family support (Section F).  Health and nutrition (Section D). Contractors must ensure that all ECEAP services:  Respond to community needs.  Integrate program components, such as education, family support, and health.  Are developmentally appropriate for children.  Build relationships with families based on mutual respect and equality.  Are culturally and linguistically appropriate for families.  Focus on family strengths.  Support family self-sufficiency.  Support parent involvement, empowerment, and leadership.

Exceptions to Standards. Contractors must receive written approval from the State ECEAP Office before implementing exceptions to ECEAP Performance Standards or policies. A-3 Service Delivery Plan Contractors must develop a written Service Delivery Plan, in collaboration with ECEAP parents, staff, and community partners (A-4, A-6). The plan must include a minimum of 32 weeks of direct services to families per school year, including at least 30 weeks of direct early childhood education services (E-1). Direct services must include:  • Early childhood education (Section E).  • Family support (Section F).  • Health and nutrition (Section D). Contractors must ensure that all ECEAP services:  • Respond to community needs.  • Integrate program components, such as education, family support, and health.  • Are developmentally appropriate for children.  • Build relationships with families based on mutual respect and equality.  • Are culturally and linguistically appropriate for families.  • Focus on family strengths.  • Support family self-sufficiency.  • Support parent involvement, empowerment, and leadership.