parent handbook 2012 13.pdf - Plaquemines Parish School Board
parent handbook 2012 13.pdf - Plaquemines Parish School Board
parent handbook 2012 13.pdf - Plaquemines Parish School Board
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Head Start Committees<br />
The Head Start Center Committee<br />
The Head Start Center Committee is made up of all the <strong>parent</strong>s, who currently have<br />
children enrolled in the Head Start Program. The following are the functions and responsibilities<br />
of the Head Start Center Committee:<br />
� Assist the teachers in the development and operation of every component including<br />
the curriculum in the Head Start program.<br />
� Work closely with classroom teachers and all other component staff to help carry<br />
out the daily activities of the program.<br />
� Assist the staff in planning informal as well as formal programs for <strong>parent</strong>s and<br />
staff. (classroom parties and activities, monthly <strong>parent</strong> meetings and field trips).<br />
� Elect representatives to the Policy Council and provide support for the persons they<br />
elected to represent them.<br />
� Select a representative from each center to serve on each Head Start Committee.<br />
The Health Advisory Committee<br />
The Health Advisory Committee is established by the Health Manager to address issues<br />
related to health and nutrition. This committee meets at least once per semester and<br />
at other times as needed. Committee members participate in the annual selfassessment.<br />
Male Involvement Club<br />
The National Head Start Association recognizes the importance of fathers or male role<br />
models in young children’s lives. A Fatherhood Initiative was developed to meet this<br />
need.<br />
The Education Advisory Committee<br />
The Education Advisory Committee is established by the Education Coordinator to address<br />
issues related to the curriculum, assessment, and daily classroom activities. This<br />
committee helps develop the Yearly Child Outcomes Plan. This committee meets at<br />
least once per semester and at other times as needed. Committee members participate<br />
in the annual self-assessment.<br />
Parent Involvement/ERSA Committee<br />
The Parent Involvement/ERSA Committee is established by the Parent Involvement<br />
Specialist to address issues related to family partnership agreements, volunteering in<br />
the classroom, <strong>parent</strong> training, and Head Start Recruitment and Student Selection.<br />
This committee meets at least once per semester and at other times as needed. Committee<br />
members participate in the annual self-assessment.<br />
Facilities/Licensing/Fiscal/Transportation<br />
/Self-Assessment/Program Governance Committee<br />
This committee is established by the director. It meets on an as needed basis. This<br />
committee is responsible for conducting the annual Head Start self-assessment.<br />
18 <strong>Plaquemines</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Head Start Parent Handbook
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