DoubleTree by Hilton Worthington
175 Hutchinson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43235
The Basics and Beyond for Head Start Staff and Parents
A session for new Head Start employees, parents, current staff, and staff who train other staff and parents
Thursday, November 16 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, November 17 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
TRAINING TOPICS
Head Start History
Head Start Structure
Head Start Rules and Regulations
Head Start Governance
Head Start Initiatives
State Connections - ODE, ODJFS, State Advocacy
Head Start and the Political System
The Heart of Head Start
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify key events of Head Start history
2. Identify federal, state and local aspects of Head Start structure
3. Identify key sources of Head Start rules and regulations
4. Connect Head Start Governance structure to program services
5. Identify resources related to current Head Start federal initiatives
6. Connect State entities to local services
7. Identify the government processes that determine the course of Head Start and opportunities for influence
8. Identify the values that drive Head Start's mission