Part 1: History of Professional Development in Head Start
Professional Development in Head Start, Part 1: History of Professional Development in Head Start
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Part 2: Why Professional Development is Important
Part 2: Why Professional Development is Important
Part 3: Overview of the Professional Development Pages
Head Start and child care resources are organized to address three broad areas: Professional Development Systems; Foundations for Staff Development; and Individual Career Development. Understanding these areas promotes easy access to the information you want.
Partnerships for Change: Listening to the Voices of Families
This video shows how a program can partner effectively with families and community organizations to contribute to children’s school readiness.
Family and Community Partnerships for School Readiness
Strategies used by a program to make families and communities support children’s school readiness.
Engaging Families in the Transition to Kindergarten
A New Mexico Head Start Program describes – in this video- how prepares children and families for their transition to Kindergarten through strong partnerships.
Program Environments: Responsive Programming for Migrant Families
Watch this video for promising practices from a Head Start program for migrant families in San Luis Obispo, CA. Learn ways to foster strong relationships and partnerships between families and staff.
Learning in Partnership: Using Data and Reflective Practice in Programs
See examples of how the Family, Infant, and Preschool Program (FIPP) in Morganton, NC relies on data to inform decision-making. Data is collected through observation, research, and bonds with families. Program leadership sets the tone with a pledge to ongoing improvement and staff development. Reflective practice in both staff and families provides the basis for shared goal setting and genuine partnerships.
Engaging Fathers
Explore the strategies that Early Education Services in Brattleboro, VT uses to engage fathers in their children's learning and development. In this Head Start program, dedicated fathers learn from one another and make connections. They also learn to build a community that helps them fulfill their role as one of the most important people in their children's lives.
Bringing Families Together: Building Community
Watch this video for tips that programs can use to bring families together and build a strong sense of community. Sheltering Arms Educare Program in Atlanta, GA shares real-life experiences from their Head Start/Early Head Start program. Discover ways for parents to share experiences and build connections that improve family well-being and contribute to better outcomes for children.
