"Belief is the knowledge that we can do something. It's the inner feeling that we undertake, we can accomplish."
Listed are the Early Childhood Events that enhance program delivery:
- Fathers' Involvement Program Activities ("So the children see dads as champions")
- These are inclusive of but not limited to:
- Father and Child's Dance - In February, around Valentines Day. " Fathers share their Hearts with there children".
- Hosting of Mom's Night Out - Fathers pamper moms in an organized school activity. There's entertainment, a motivational speaker, dinner and a special gift to the moms from the fathers. This whole event is planned and delivered by the dads.
- Fathers' Breakfast -Each year we recognize and the current fathers of children who attend Glendale to plan an itinerary for the year.
- Field Trips - The Fathers plan field trips assisting in a visible, positive way to the student population.
- An establishment and maintenance of a safe learning environment as articulated in licensing standards.
- Home visits and Parent Orientation to transition students and families to the early childhood learning experience.
- Monthly parent meetings
- Center based instruction that features:
- Dramatic Play Center
- Computer Center
- Listening Center
- Mathematic and Manipulative Center
- Science Center
- Sand and Water Center
- Block and Building Center
- Music and Movement Center
- Quiet Center
- Writing Center
- Open House:
- To welcome families and showcase classroom operation and procedures.
- Comprehensive Research-based, Preventative/Proactive, Positive Behavior Support Program:
- views behavior as an opportunity to teach and support.
- Monthly Student/Parent/Community Partners Recognition Assemblies
- Monthly Head Start Policy Committee Meeting to govern programs operations
- The employment of a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum that reflects the Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten
- Programs to advance literacy instruction:
- Zoo-Phonics
- Computer Assisted Breakthrough to Literacy Program
- The use of Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) Toolkit
- Parent and Teacher Conferences
- To gage and respond to the individual needs of the student.
- Field Trips to explore the community.
- Nutritious meals and snacks that are low in sugar and sodium.
- Professional Development Opportunities that support the professional growth and development of our highly qualified staff.
- The establishment of the community partnerships that assist by offering their areas of expertise.
- The institution of the Michigan Department of Human Services Family Resource Center supports families that receive eligible services.
- "Circle of Parents"
- Monthly meetings where parents support each other in addressing their parenting challenges.
- Parents learn and then hopefully gain enough insight and motivation to share with others.
- The procurement of resource persons/groups
- To provide enrichment activities for students i.e. representative from the Child Abuse Council, Thomas M. Plunkard Magician, the Muskegon Heights Fire and Police Department, Story tellers etc.
- Family Literacy Night
- Hands-on Science Night
- Assemblies to Celebrate Holidays
- Family Literacy training session
- A six week grant funded (Great Parents) where 15 families are selected to be assisted with and given skills in literacy practice with their children.
- A year end the program completion exercise to celebrate the transfer of students to kindergarten.
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