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EOP’s Head Start program strives to build real and lasting foundations that support children and families toward gaining interdependence. This program offers social, physical, cognitive, and language development growth that provides positive and healthy experiences for three to five year old children within the community. Children learn as they play, developing essential skills for future social and educational success. Medical, dental, and mental health services are also provided to ensure that all of the children are able to maintain a sound body and mind for developmental success. |
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Head Start for the Future: Head Start equips children from lower income families with the same opportunities and knowledge that their peers from higher income families are able to obtain. ¨ Enrollment is open year round. ¨ Children can start on their 3rd birthday. ¨ Being potty trained is not a requirement. The results say it all: ¨ Over 90% of 3 year-olds are at or above the appropriate age level in each developmental area. ¨ Over 80% of Head Start 4 year-olds meet or exceed developmental milestones for their age group ¨ The number of 3 year-olds testing above their age level grew on average by 54% between the start of the school year and the following Spring. ¨ 31% more 4 year-olds on average tested at a higher developmental age level after several months in the program. |
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Head Start gets parents involved The Head Start parent involvement component for 2008-2009 included: Þ Conducting a parent interest finder Þ Parent training events such as: ¨ Parent support group ¨ Child Sexual Abuse Prevention ¨ When is a Tantrum Just a Tantrum ¨ Transitioning from CPSE to CSE Þ Policy council meetings throughout the year to conduct program business. Þ Held events such as: ¨ Open house ¨ Pass a Dish ¨ Read a thon ¨ Exercise to Music ¨ Head Start Carnival ¨ Volunteer luncheon Þ Attended center level parent meetings to act as a resource for parents. Þ Provided parents with a parent handbook and community resources book. Þ Provided opportunities for parents to volunteer in class rooms as well as act as paid substitutes within Head Start. Þ Encouraged advocacy through community involvement. Þ The Snack Pack Program, servicing 106 children.
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Total Children served………………419
Average Monthly Enrollment….….350
% of Eligible Children Served…….43%
% Receiving Medical Exams……79.3%
% Receiving Dental Exams……88.08% |
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Þ HeadStart Contact: April Heater-607-734-6208 x276 or aheater@cseop.org |
