The National Head Start Association has so much to with my professional development.
I am a kindergarten teacher presently, but was a pre-k teacher for two years prior. Most of the head start students are just starting school and it is important that the teachers are well prepared to educate them. This week they offered an Early Learning Webinar which contained information about high-quality preschool and structures to improve outcomes for students. That is a great thing that is offered, because anyone who is registered can sit in the pleasure of their own home and learn about the field. I looked more into resources on the website that made me think out the box. The Disaster Relief Fund was very interesting for a number of reasons. I always was under the impression that it was just for individuals like 911 victims or hurricane Katarina. I learned the funds are now used to assist Head Start Programs, staff, and families who become victims of natural disasters. So I see now that it assists in a broader way than I first imagined. On the website was a link to an article written by the New York Post which has some very interesting information about how some individuals think on the head start program. Some people believe it doesn’t work. The article went on to say that after test and research the results didn’t show that the head start program is affecting the children in a positive way.
The website has so much information. Every time I look at it I find more information that catches my attention, and make me want to learn more. So many kids participate in the head start program that I think funding should be increased.
Hi Kelisha,
ReplyDeleteI work for an Early Head Start program and it has been a blessing.I have been able to learn so much from the program and the families that we service.I enjoy reading the standards and policies that Head Start applies.I think that all programs should follow them as well.
Hi Kelisha,
ReplyDeleteI have never worked directly for the National Head Start Association, but I know what a wonderful organization it is. I enjoyed your blog post and went to the website to learn more on my own. Thank you.
Rhonda
Hello Kelisha. I really enjoyed reading your blog. I didn't know that this program also helped Head Start program. This was a very informative blog. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelisha
ReplyDeleteThe website is a great resource that can shared with parents because the website offers the head start radio for parents. We have some parents that love the information that is shared. I enjoy learning with others who have an interest in young children and development.