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Transitions: Parents Are Key

Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community

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Table of Contents

Preface

Users Guide

Introduction
     Purpose
     Outcomes
     Audience
     Performance Standards
     Organization    

Orientation Session
     Leading an Orientation Session
     Handout: Program Planning Sheet (PDF/ 28KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo
     Handout: Parent Planning Sheet (PDF/ 27KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo

Program and Parent Action Tools


Support Each Child

Tool 1 Program Action: Organize a Family Night Parent Action: Create a Family Folder (PDF/ 200KB) Adobe Acrobat pdf logo
Tool 2 Program Action: Discuss Child's Transition Parent Action: Help Your Child Adjust (PDF/ 190KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo
Tool 3 Program Action: Create a Summer Packet Parent Action: Work with Your Child (PDF/ 215KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo


Build Partnerships

Tool 4 Program Action: Plan a Program Tour Parent Action: Learn about the New Program (PDF/ 180KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo
Tool 5 Program Action: Invite Parent Involvement Parent Action: Share Information (PDF/ 190KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo
Tool 6 Program Action: Conduct a Training Workshop Parent Action: Plan for Ongoing Services (PDF/ 280KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo


Strengthen Advocacy Skills

Tool 7 Program Action: Discuss Family Advocacy Parent Action: Speak Out and Act for Children (PDF/ 300KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo
Tool 8 Program Action: Hold a Panel Discussion Parent Action: Take Part in Making Decisions (PDF/ 280KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo
Tool 9 Program Action: Invite Discussion of a Family Center Parent Action: Stay Involved (PDF/ 200KB)Adobe Acrobat pdf logo

Continuing Professional Development and Resources

     Continuing Professional Development
     Resources


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