Head Start Overview & Program Governance

    1. History of Head Start and Services Provided

    2. Head Start Guiding Documents and Program Governance

    3. Parents Matter: Parent Voices, Parent Governed

    4. NEO Framework, Overview, and New Employee Workbook

Participants will discover the history of the Head Start program and the services offered to children and families. Participants will discuss and learn about guiding documents including the Head Start Performance Standards to ensure program compliance and effective service implementation. Participants will learn how Head Start programs are governed.

  • 4 lessons
  • Quizzes
  • Instructor: Dana Saser
  • NEO Framework & New Employee Workbook

What You Need To Know

The Head Start program started in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a summer program for preschoolers as a part of the War on Poverty. Parents are the conrestone of the Head Start programs across the nation.

  • Participants learn about the history of Head Start and how services are locally designed based on community needs.

  • Families are provided wrap around services to support parent partnerships and goals.

  • Participants learn how parents participate on all levels of the Head Start programs including govening bodies.

  • Participants learn about the Head Start Performance Standards and how they are practically implemented in Head Start programs.

  • Content is EHS and HS appropriate.

FAQ

  • Is this course compliant with Head Start Performance Standards?

    Yes, all content is compliant with the Head Start Performance Standards and contains research-based best practices.

  • How long does this module take to complete?

    This module has 1 hr. 12 mins. of training.

  • Does this module have quizzes or tests I need to pass?

    This module has embedded quizzes that require 70% correct answers to pass.

  • Can I begin a course and save progress and return to the course later to complete?

    Yes, the courses can be completed on-demand and will save your progress.

  • Do I receive a certificate of completion?

    Yes, each module provides the participants with a certificate of completion.

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