HEAD START®

Building Supportive Communities

Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community

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Table of Contents | Preface | Introduction | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 |
Continuing Professional Development | Resources | Appendix (PDF/160KB)

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Overview
     Purpose
     Audience
     Performance Standards
     Icons
At A Glance

Module 1: what is community

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 1-1: Defining "Community"
Activity 1-2: Exploring the Impact of Community Preparation
Activity 1-3: Appreciating Family Diversity
Activity 1-4: Learning About Families
Activity 1-5: Assessing Head Start as a Community — Where Are We? Where Do We Want to Be?
Activity 1-6: Examining Supportive Practices
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice
Handout 1: What Community Means to Me (PDF/130 KB)
Handout 2: Sample Eco-Map (PDF/230 KB)
Handout 3: Blank Eco-Map (PDF/220 KB)
Handout 4: A Community Framework for Head Start (PDF/120 KB)
Handout 5: Exploring Differences in Families (PDF/130 KB)
Handout 6: Getting to Know Different Kinds of Families (PDF/110 KB)
Handout 7: Values and Goals (PDF/120 KB)
Handout 8: Goals for Family Support Programs (PDF/110 KB)
Handout 9: A Checklist on Community-Building (PDF/150 KB)

Module 2: strengthening the head start community

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 2-1: Discovering Strengths
Activity 2-2: Drawing Out Strengths
Activity 2-3: Offering Support to Families
Activity 2-4: Showing Support
Activity 2-5: Working as a Team
Activity 2-6: Practicing Team Work
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice
Handout 1: My Strengths (PDF/230 KB)
Handout 2: Looking for Strengths (PDF/235 KB)
Handout 3: Family Scenario: The Baker Family (PDF/100 KB)
Handout 4: Showing Support (PDF/130 KB)
Handout 5: Role Play: A Team Approach to Family Support (PDF/130 KB)
Handout 6: Team Observation Guidelines (PDF/130 KB)

Module 3: connecting with the broader community

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 3-1: Turning to Others for Help
Activity 3-2: Developing Listening Skills
Activity 3-3: Engaging Families in the Broader Community
Activity 3-4: Encouraging Family Involvement in Community Life
Activity 3-5: Strengthening Family Support Through Team Planning
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice
Handout 1: Listening Tips (PDF/110 KB)
Handout 2: A Social Map of Families and Communities (PDF/270 KB)
Handout 3: Building a Pyramid of Services (PDF/250 KB)
Handout 4: A Plan for Action (PDF/120 KB)
Handout 5: Planning Steps (PDF/70 KB)

Continuing Professional Development

Resources
Appendix (PDF/160KB)