1. PPS Head Start Program toward learning. The head start curriculum involves mastering now thepreschool work of doing and experiencing . These experiences http://www.pps.k12.or.us/depts/headstart/curriculum.shtml

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW Basic Educational Skills as Defined by Head Start The goal of Head Start is to bring about a greater degree of social competence in children, regardless of race, economic circumstances, language and geographic location by providing a comprehensive child development experience within the context of his/her family and community. Social competence embraces the child's intellectual, affective and physical development at home, in school, and in the neighborhood. Developmentally-appropriate educational skills are those which are necessary for the later acquisition of skills and learning commonly recognized as reading, writing, mathematics, language, science, problem-solving and the development of positive attitudes toward learning. The Head Start curriculum involves mastering now the preschool work of "doing and experiencing". These experiences are groundwork for social competence and formal academic learning. It does not mean implementing in Head Start what children do in Kindergarten and first grade. The assumption of this project is that a program which fosters the acquisition of basic skills must not only be developmentally appropriate but must be implemented in the context of the Head Start philosophy of a comprehensive approach to children and families. Classroom Structure The Head Start education classrooms are comprised of three and four year olds. They are staffed by classroom teachers including a certified teacher, and a full-time and a part-time assistant. Classroom support staff includes bilingual assistants, speech and early intervention specialists, family service staff, mental health consultants, and a registered nurse.

2. History, Goals And Values | Head Start Goals And Values I am an early childhood education major and I prefer the head start curriculum;it is not too strict and not too relaxed. . PACT Head Start Parent. top. http://www.ilheadstart.org/goals.html

Illinois Head Start Association 1903 E. Forestview Drive Mahomet, IL 61853 Phone: Fax: IHSA e-mail director@ilheadstart.org Home Site Index IHSA Members: Membership Application Calendar of Events Job Postings Download Center ... What's New Head Start History, Goals and Values: History of Head Start Uniqueness of Head Start Myths About Head Start Head Start Innovation ... Historical Perspective Head Start Program Framework: Program Options Eligibility Children's Services Family/Community Partners ... Program Design Head Start Birth to Five in Illinois: General Information Map of Illinois Grantees A to Z Program Listing Program Profiles Index ... Migrant Head Start Head Start Works!: Performance Standards National Accountability Network of Support: Illinois Head Start Assoc. Region V DHHS Quality Network State Collaboration Office ... Contacts Additional Information: Dictionary Early Childhood Matrix Partner Links Conclusion ... Credits Winter 2003 ILHeadStart.org - Site Navigation www.ILHeadStart.org * Home Page * Site Index IHSA Members * Membership Application * Calendar * Job Postings * Downloads * Web Server Project * Dollar Per Child Campaign * Legal Advisory Service * Photos * Conferences * Region V Conference * What's New * History * Uniqueness * Myths * Innovation * Collaboration * Illinois Head Start Overview * Timeline Program Framework * Program Options * Eligibility * Children's Services * Family/Community Partners * Program Design Birth to Five in Illinois * General Information * Map * A to Z Listing * Grantee Profiles * Migrant Head Start * Parents

3. Curriculum Issue 67.qx4role In Achieving Head Starts Goal Of Enhancing The Socia start. head start and employment - head start job - head start curriculum - head start employment - job in head start http://www.headstartinfo.org/pdf/finalcurriculum.pdf

4. Contact website. Early head start curriculum Goals Objectives. Routines Activities. Environment Materials. Roles for Staff Parents. http://headstart.seta.net/EHS Forms.htm

Contact: Sudhira Mahajan Early Head Start Sample Forms An efficient and effecti ve record-keeping sy stem provides informa tio n that helps ensure quality services to children and families. The following are sample forms that are currently used in our program. Feel free to use or adapt the forms to your programs' unique needs. If you would like more information on our record-keeping system or would like to view more of our forms, please contact us. Some Early Head Start Sample Forms: The following forms open in Adobe Acrobat 5.0. If you need to download the program to open the forms, click here to go to Adobe Acrobat the website. Toddler Daily Information Exchange Early Head Start Health/Developmental Tracking Form Infant Nutrition History ... Family Partnership Agreement Early Head Start Grow to Learn Sample Forms: The following forms open in Adobe Acrobat 5.0. If you need to download the program to open the forms, click here to go to Adobe Acrobat the website.

5. CHCCS HEAD START- CURRICULUM The PreK head start curriculum is planned management of time, materials and activities to guide children's learning and development. http://ils.unc.edu/~choij/headstart/Curriculum.html

CURRICULUM [Main] [Schedule] The Pre-K/Head Start Program's curriculum is based on The Creative Curriculum by Diane Trister Dodhe and Laura J Colker. It offers the child enrolled varied opportunities to learn all areas: social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical. Although the program always appears very informal and flexible, the curriculum and environment are the result of careful and detailed planning based on the best available knowledge of child growth and development. In planning, the teacher considers the group needs, ideas, and interests. Observations are done at the beginning of the year and results are used to determine yearly educational goals for each child. In early childhood classroom, how the curriculum is taught is as important as what is taught. Process is as important as product for young children. Since we know that young children learn best through activity and experimentation with concrete objects, the major emphasis is on learning through play. Large blocks of free, uninterrupted time are made available and each child is free to choose from a wide variety of thoughtfully chosen materials and experiences. Warm and understanding teachers are always available to give any needed help in moving learning forward. Children move from one learning center to another as their interests and needs dictate. The Pre-K/ Head Start Program features an integrated day with themes, units of study and seasonal topics woven into the children's work in classroom learning center, individualized activities, and small and large group activities. Weekly and biweekly units are based on children's developmental levels, interests, and learning styles.

6. HSIPC: Head Start Bulletin March 2001/Issue No. 67 SETA head start curriculum Goals. The curriculum goals are guidelines intended to encourage each childs growth in the http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/hsbulletin67/hsb67_00.htm

Questions? Privacy Site Index Contact Us ... Contact Us March 2001 Issue No. 67 Curriculum in Head Start By Helen H.Taylor, Associate Commissioner, Head Start Bureau Curriculum plays a vital role in achieving Head Start's goal of enhancing the social competence and schoolreadiness of children. The 1998 legislation reauthorizing the Head Start program, passed in October 1998 by Congress, places additional emphasis on this goal and establishes additional outcome standards in this central area of Head Start program quality. The key to a quality educational experience continues to be the development of a quality Head Start curriculum implemented in keeping with all of the Program Performance Standards by grantees and delegate agencies of excellence. This issue of the Bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of curriculum in Head Start, responds to commonly asked questions, and identifies Head Start resources that programs can use in developing a curriculum to meet the particular needs of children in their communities. In the Reauthorization, Congress mandated that the Program Performance Standards be expanded to require that children:

7. HSIPC: Head Start Bulletin -- March 2001/Issue No. 67 It's not enough to list the different aspects. You must be able to apply the definitionand evaluate whether something IS or is NOT head start curriculum. http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/hsbulletin67/hsb67_09.htm

Questions? Privacy Site Index Contact Us ... Contact Us March 2000 Issue No. 67 Curriculum and Reauthorization Have you discussed the 1998 Head Start Reauthorization Act with your colleagues? Are the new Education Program Performance Standards and Performance Measures circulating faster than the latest best seller? Do you wonder what the new legislation means for your curriculum? Do you think you must immediately hire a consultant, buy new materials, change your activities, and develop new teaching strategies? These questions and many others are on the minds of Head Start education staff throughout the country. Tri-County Head Start in Paw Paw, Michigan, is no exception. We have explored how we make professional decisions about curriculum, and we've identified possible pitfalls. We've also taken a close look at our curriculum to see if it is compatible with the new mandates from Congress, and we realize there are two relatively simple steps in this process. Step 1: Have a working knowledge about child development principles. When adults are knowledgeable about early childhood development, they present appropriate curriculum. In addition, each child's learning style and cultural context must be addressed by presenting appropriately challenging experiences that allow for positive achievement and engage children in multidisciplinary activities. Both are necessary to make curriculum meaningful for children as well as adults.

8. SCS Programs SCS head start curriculum. SCS head start curriculum is based on thetwo key elements essential for a positive and effective program. http://www.scshelps.org/headstarthome.htm

SCS Programs HOME Philanthropic Opportunities at SCS Child Development Head Start Centers ... Mission Statement A United Way Agency HOME Email Program Director SAU Community Partners Head Start Program Our Mission as Head Start parents and staff To recognize that all children share certain needs that can be met when families and communities are involved in the growth of each child. To accept our responsibility enhancing the strengths of all children and their families whether we are parents or staff. To provide a comprehensive developmental program of education, health and social services to meet the needs of the children and families in our program. To continue our dedication and care of children. Confidentiality The SCS Head Start Program respects the privacy of each Head Start participant and complies with the federal regulations on confidentiality of information. All information held by the program, whether gathered formally or informally, is private and protected. This includes medical history, family status, financial information, and other personal data. Our written Head Start policy on confidentiality is available for families and staff at each Head Start Center.

9. Head Start Study Finds Long-Term Impact Children who attended Head Start classes that used this approach rather than thestandard head start curriculum of the time had a significantly higher grade http://www.highscope.org/Research/headstartstudy.htm

products articles for Research Head Start Study Finds Long-Term Impact Despite doubts cast by previous studies of Head Start, a long-term study shows that a Head Start program of the 1970s, which was part of the National Planned Variation Head Start Project, helped participating young children achieve greater school success and avoid crime as they grew up. Earlier studies of the federal Head Start preschool program for low-income children and families, which began in 1965, found short-lived effects on children's test scores, prompting the government to make program improvements. Into Adulthood: A Study of the Effects of Head Start, by Sherri Oden, Lawrence Schweinhart, and David Weikart with Sue Marcus and Yu Xie, presents encouraging findings from a 17-year follow-up study of 622 young adults 22 years old in Colorado and Florida, who were born in poverty and did or did not attend Head Start as young children. The researchers located and interviewed 77 percent of the original sample of children. The study found evidence of important effects on school success and crime. For females (but not males) at one study site after adjusting for background differences, only about one-fourth as many Head Start participants as nonparticipants (5% versus 19%) failed to obtain a high school or GED diploma, and only one-third as many (5% versus 15%) were arrested for crimes.

10. CURRICULUM IN HEAD START CURRICULUM IN. HEAD START. The curriculum of the Montgomery CountyPublic Schools Head Start Program consists of three components http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/earlychi/curricHS.html

CURRICULUM IN HEAD START The curriculum of the Montgomery County Public Schools Head Start Program consists of three components: The MCPS Program of Studies, pre-Kindergarten level The Early Childhood Observation Record The Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum Framework PRINCIPLES The Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum Framework is based on the following principles: Children are constructors of knowledge Children construct knowledge through interactions with people and the physical environment. Children are intrinsically motivated to learn and to make sense of the world. Children are active learner s Children learn by using all of their senses as they observe and manipulate objects, by interacting with peers and adults, by experiencing events, and by reflecting on their actions and observations. As they play and explore, children test their knowledge, experiment with materials and language, practice new skills, and use symbolic representation. Children learn best in an environment that is safe, secure, and responsive Children need to feel secure, accepted, and valued. In addition to being safe and child-centered, classroom environments should be responsive to each child.

11. ACF OPRE CORE - Ongoing Research - Head Start Mental Health Research Consortium a primary prevention approach to develop protective factors in both children andcaregivers that not only enhances the head start curriculum but also serves a http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/core/ongoing_research/acyfnimh/newmexico.html

Questions? Privacy Site Index Contact Us ... Search Head Start Mental Health Research Consortium (Head Start University Partnership) An ACYF/NIMH Collaborative Mental Health Research Initiative This section includes: Introduction Purpose/Background ACYF/NIMH Team Research Partners include: Columbia University and Harvard University University of New Mexico University of North Carolina University of Oregon Vanderbilt University Project Title: Systematic Early Detection and Self Determination Approach for Mental Health Intervention in Head Start Grantee: Special Education/At-Risk Program, College of Education, University of New Mexico Project Funding Years: Project Staff: Loretta A. Serna Elizabeth Nielson Steven R. Forness Project Abstract: If you are the Head Start Grantee and would like to update the information on this page, please do so by sending an e-mail to: COREWeb@xtria.com

12. A:\foreword.htm HEAD START Dental Health Curriculum. This presents an opportunity to integratethe dental health lessons with other areas of the head start curriculum. http://www.bmcc.org/Headstart/Dental/foreword.htm

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Administration on Children, Youth and Families Head Start Bureau HEAD START Dental Health Curriculum FOREWORD: TO THE TEACHER There are many ways you can provide meaningful learning experiences about dental health that can help your Head Start children develop good attitudes and habits. Learning about good dental health care at an early age can help children throughout their lives. Dental disease can be prevented and healthy teeth can last a lifetime. This teaching guide has been prepared to assist you in conducting dental health lessons that can help your Head Start children develop an understanding of the importance of, their teeth and of ways to keep a healthy mouth. The guide contains lesson plans far the following areas: *Introduction to the Dental Health Program *Visiting the Dentist *Awareness of the Mouth *The Important Functions of the Mouth *The Importance of Keeping Teeth and Gums Clean *Toothbrushing *The Importance of Fluoride and Sealants *Wise Food Choices for a Healthy Mouth *Keeping Teeth Safe *Reinforcement Activities for Dental Health NOTE: The introductory lesson is provided to introduce the children to a puppet character, "Smiley, the Super Pup," who is used at the end of every lesson to review the concepts that have been presented. Although the use of the puppet is optional, as each lesson can be presented without it, it is felt that the puppet will provide a fun way to review each lesson and will help the children connect all the areas of dental health that are presented in the curriculum. A pattern for making Smiley is included in the introductory lesson.

13. College Park Magazine | Explorations| University Of Maryland This particular head start curriculum was also designed to be culturally sensitivein order to meet the needs of the predominantly African American community http://www.inform.umd.edu/cpmag/summer00/explorations.html

A Head Start on Hope A lifelong principle fuels Sally Koblinsky's research on the strugglesand triumphsof low-income and homeless families. When Sally Koblinsky, professor and chair of the Department of Family Studies, was growing up in San Diego, Calif., she often accompanied her family on road trips to Mexico to distribute clothes and toys to orphanages. Sally Koblinsky "Even as a child, I was aware of the privileges I enjoyed that were not shared by many other families," she says. "And my mother always taught me to 'do well by doing good.'" This philosophy followed her through her undergraduate days at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she tutored low-income children in the turbulent Watts neighborhoods; and at University of California, Davis, where she worked with migrant Mexican families in the Sacramento area. "Because I was in the field of developmental psychology," she says, "I was interested in the factors that supported and strengthened these families, and the areas where I could intervene to improve the well-being of both the children and the parents." She soon found direct opportunities for intervention through Head Start, a comprehensive program that provides individualized services in education, early childhood development, parental involvement and physical and mental health to low-income families. Koblinsky has been involved with Head Start for 30 years. Her research on Head Start programs for homeless and low-income families in violent neighborhoods has resulted in new legislation, progressive Head Start curricula and greater hope for struggling families.

14. COCAAN Volunteer Program financial topics such as budgeting, personal safety issues, medical insuranceand treatment, immigration laws, legal services and head start curriculum. http://www.cocaan.org/volunteer.htm

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15. Dental Health Curriculium head start Dental Health curriculum. CONTENTS. Foreword To the Teacher http://www.bmcc.org/Headstart/Dental

Head Start Dental Health Curriculum CONTENTS Foreword: To the Teacher LESSONS Introduction of "Smiley the Super Pup" Visiting the Dentist Awareness of the Mouth The Important Functions of the Mouth ... Head Start Dental Directors

16. Brazoria County Head Start : Our Services : Head Start : Curriculum Goals Thu, Feb 6, 2003 PrinterFriendly Site Map Home. head start curriculumGoals The curriculum is designed to Support the child's http://www.headstartbc.org/services/index.php?category_id=286&subcategory_id=176

17. Welcome To Head Start And Prekindergarten Programs Provides history and details of the curriculum and special programs. http://www.akron.k12.oh.us/dept/844/

Akron Public Schools Head Start and Prekindergarten Programs H How Do I Register My Child? S Services ... Frequently Asked Questions (c) 2000 Akron Public Schools Head Start and Prekindergarten Programs Created: July 24, 2000 by Sharon L. Connor - Last Updated: July 1, 2002 Comments to: Elaine Marcius e-mail:emarcius@akron.k12.oh.us URL: http://www.akron.k12.oh.us A delegate agency of Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.

18. PPS Head Start Program head start works diligently to improve the delivery of community services to withinour school district between programs such as curriculum and instruction http://www.pps.k12.or.us/depts/headstart/community.shtml

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Portland Public Schools is actively involved in community planning to encourage strong communication, cooperation, and the sharing of information among agencies and their community partners. Head Start works diligently to improve the delivery of community services to children and families. Partnerships are established within our school district between programs such as curriculum and instruction, student services, early childhood education, tranportation, nutrition services, special education, English as a Second Language, technology services, and School Police. City-wide partnerships are numerous and include health, social service and early childhood education organizations, colleges and universities, ESD's, the Oregon Zoo and more. Parents and staff work directly to influence the nature and quality of these partnerships by serving on boards, committees, advisory groups and through informal connections. Volunteers are a very large and active part of Head Start. Parents and community members are encouraged to volunteer in classrooms and assist with center activities such as field trips and fundraisers. The Policy council is a voluntary decision making group which meets monthly with the director and staff to plan and approve program policy and practices. Parents from each site and program option are encouraged to serve as council members.

19. NACOG Head Start Connections NACOG head start Connections Volume 3, Issue 2 Building Partnerships with Families Communities In this issue Growth Change This year, many NACOG head start activities focused on the 35th Anniversary of Project head start. Early head start. NACOG Early head starts curriculum. Definitions for curriculum vary, especially when looking at a http://www.nacog.org/hs/newsletter.htm

NACOG Head Start Connections Head Start Home Page Volume 3, Issue 2 Spring, 2001 In this issue: "Growth & Change" PRISM Evaluation New Facilities HS Recruitment ... NACDAB Executive Board This year, many NACOG Head Start activities focused on the 35 th Anniversary of “Project Head Start”. Many of our year long activities have been reflective of NACOG’s participation in this historical program. Most importantly, we have used this time to focus on the massive growth and change that has occurred since the inception of Head Start in northern Arizona. The “35 th Anniversary” theme helped us focus on the individual struggles, dedication, and vision that are the history of Head Start. It also gave us the opportunity to reflect on the many staff, parents, community partners and other supporters who have helped NACOG successfully address the needs of our families for over 30 years. As we move toward our year-end activities, I would like to ask that we all continue to support growth and change as a normal part of our program’s foundation. It is obvious that Head Start will continue to expand and that our ability to address this change will be the tool needed to provide quality services. Today is the time to carefully evaluate the quality of our program’s services and the individual efforts that we have made on behalf of the children and families that we serve. Your support in developing a future vision of a successful Head Start program, that is founded on those principles that have been part of our 35-year history, will ensure that Head Start services will be available for future generations of children and families.

20. HSIPC: Head Start Bulletin--Curriculum In Head Start March 2000/Issue No. 67 March 2000, Issue No. 67. curriculum in head start.Contents. curriculum in head start. http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/hsbulletin67/cont_67.htm

Questions? Privacy Site Index Contact Us ... Contact Us March 2000 Issue No. 67 Curriculum in Head Start Contents Curriculum in Head Start Please Read Me First The Curriculum: A Written Plan For Action A Responsive Approach to Curriculum Planning for Infants and Toddlers Defining Curriculum in Head Start Goals Experiences Staff and Parent Roles Materials ... Resources The Head Start Bulletin is published six times a year by the Head Start Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. Donna E. Shalala Secretary Olivia A. Golden Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families Michael Kharfen Director Office of Public Affairs Patricia Montoya Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families Helen H.Taylor Associate Commissioner The Bulletin is a service of HSB's Training and Technical Assistance Branch. Its purpose is to enhance communication among the Head Start Bureau, Head Start programs, and interested national, regional, and state organizations and agencies. JoAn Knight Herren Chief, T/TA Branch

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