Parent Handbook > Program Design & Management

 

This section addresses quality standards, program systems, procedures, facilities, materials, equipment and human resources. All of our facilities are state licensed, have the appropriate safety and developmental equipment and materials, and follow designated procedures in meeting federal guidelines. All enrolled children and families are afforded opportunities to receive Head Start services. Yearly parents in our program do a program self-assessment that is used to assess current program operations and assist in planning future direction. Management ensures the program is providing quality services to children and families, is financially sound, meets all state and federal regulations, and supervise program staff.

 

Career Development and Training

Head Start provides staff at all levels and in all program areas with training to improve job performance and opportunities for career advancement. A goal of the program is also to provide opportunities for parents to learn a job skill and gain on-site experience in order for them to be more marketable in the employment arena.

Head Start programs have a low teacher-child ratio. Staff members receive training in child development and in handling developmental problems of children.

 

Pre-Service and In-Service Training

Head Start provides in-service training opportunities to program staff to assist them in acquiring and increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities. All half day Head Start centers are closed on Training days for this purpose. In addition, full day centers are encouraged to send at least one staff person to all In-Service trainings. Parents are invited to join staff on these training dates but without the distraction of children.

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