HEAD START

Becoming an effective advocate for your children requires becoming involved in their education and their lives. Research shows that children whose parents are involved in their education do better in school. Schools need parent and family involvement to succeed just as much as your children do.

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Head Start encourages parents and families to become involved in their children’s education, both in and out of the classroom.

 

Some of the ways parents can support your children include:

• Participating in the classroom.

• Attending staff/parent meetings.

• Attending training to learn the rights and responsibilities concerning children’s education in school.

• Getting involved in decisions about your children’s education by learning to communicate with teachers and other school staff.

• Serving on a committee, such as the Policy Council or Advisory Committee.

• Learn how to become involved in developing an individualized education plan if your child has special needs.

• Create a learning environment at home to support classroom learning.​

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To become better role models for your children, Our Head Start Program will help you explore opportunities to expand your education, find a job, and tap into support groups where parents and family members encourage each other.

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When it’s time to move on, Head Start Preschool children leave with the confidence and skills they need to succeed in kindergarten, first grade, and beyond. Many of our participants have become business owners, Teachers, Lawyers, Mayors, Members of Congress, Athletes, Grammy-winning Musicians, Poets, and parents to their own Head Start child.