The Parent Guide has been created especially for the Head Start Parent! It is a reference guide containing up-to-date information about the Head Start program and policies, operating procedures, curriculum, regulations, resources, responsibilities, opportunities for parents, and much more! Please refer to this guide throughout the year and take advantage of the many opportunities we offer for Parents!
TABLE OF CONTENTS | 3 |
Letter To Parents | 4 |
Vision, Mission, & Core Beliefs | 5 |
Head Start & Early Head Start Locations | 6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION | 7 |
SCHOOL MESSENGER | 9 |
MY RIGHTS AS A HEAD START PARENT | 10 |
MY RESPONSIBILITY AS A HEAD START PARENT | 10 |
PRESCHOOL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSITION | 11 |
INFANT / TODDLER EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT | 12 |
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY | 13 |
DISABILITIES SERVICE AREA | 15 |
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE AREA | 16 |
HEALTH SERVICE REQUIREMENTS | 17 |
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP | 19 |
ELIGIBILITY, RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, ENROLLMENT &ATTENDANCE | 20 |
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES | 21 |
NUTRITION SERVICE FOR CHILDREN | 21 |
PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT | 28 |
PARENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM | 31 |
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