One on the links that I had not explored on the National
Head Start Association website was the NHSA Radio. This link had a wealth of links to past
topics discussed. The radio has two
links, one for administrators and one for parents. Some topics covered were new Head Start
standards, effects of standardized testing, staff and program development, and
other topics. Another link I looking at
this week was entitled News Room. Under
this link were a few other links but the one link that I felt was of importance
was the News You Can Use. This link gave
a summary of for the events and webinars for the current month as well as past
months. Some items featured are the
announcement of the Head Start’s keynote speaker at this year’s conference, the
opening of the scholarship/nomination information for 2013, professional
development policy updates, and update on the latest advocacy efforts, along
with webinar information and other tools.
There is also a blog link on the National Head Start
Association website that has past and current blogs on the benefits on early
intervention, future funding of at risk children, and the benefits of head
start in the long run. Opportunities for children and parent as well as
parental stories and podcast are included in this blog link as well.
Head Start is one arena that I have never worked in and is
very much in acquiring as much information about it as I can. I would love to learn about this organization
form the administrative level because I think this type of program is needed in
more areas due to the number of low income families, the small number of slots
each Head Start faculty has to offer and the growing number of children in need
of an educational start they may not be receiving due to limited funding.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe National Head Start Association sounds interesting. I did not know that they had a radio resource listing. I am sure that this forum is interesting and enticing. Head Start programs are of great benefit, as far as reaching children with low – financial needs. This is a great program that can enhance the lives of young children and their families. Yes, I feel that funding needs to take part more, so that the effects of each child can be fully beneficial. I have not worked in a Head start program as well, however I have heard that it benefits children who grow up in harsh conditions and has become a great solvent for educational success.
Great post!
~Adrea Reavis
Hello Quandra Greene I has been working for Mississippi for 13 years. I know for the truth that it's a good program I pray that parents would appreciate it more. They really don't know how bless they are everything is free and they want even give thanks unto the Lord.My granddaughter is enroll in Head Start next door to her me-mom. I thank God for that because it really do help me to save, not only that it help my granddaughter to be school readiness.Because if you work at the program I work at you are going to school and get your degree and head start pay for it. It's a great program. YOU WOULD LOVE IT. Like your Post.
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