In this Update....
- Early Head Start Expansion
- Head Start/Early
Head Start Facility Information Sessions
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CHSA / Child Care Results DRDP-R Data Analysis Collaboration Project
- Update from STG International, Inc.
- 2009 NHSA Conference
- RCOE 12th Annual Infant/Toddler Conference
- Preschool Sun Protection Education
- Corporate Partners
- May 19 - Special Election Easy Voter Guide
- Featured Jobs@Head Start
- $2 Per Child
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National Head Start Association's
36th Annual Conference
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
APRIL 27-MAY 2, 2009
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Riverside County Office of Education
12th Annual Infant/Toddler Conference
May 16, 2009
Corona, CA
Conference Registration Form
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Free Preschool Sun Protection Education Module
Skin cancer, chiefly caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation
from the sun, is epidemic in California
and across the entire nation. Skin
cancer is by far the most common cancer in the state.
Overexposure to UV rays during childhood sets the stage for
adult onset of skin cancer. Children
need to learn at an early age why and how to protect themselves from harmful UV
rays.
Child care staff are in a unique position to teach and otherwise
encourage young children to keep a barrier between themselves and the sun. Recommended prevention behaviors include
wearing: 1) a hat with a wide brim, 2) longer clothing (weather permitting),
and 3) UV-protective sunglasses. Both
children and adults can also benefit by staying under shade, when possible, and
by application of sunscreen to exposed skin.
Remember to protect young children and yourself from the
sun's harmful UV rays. Child care staff
should model sun-safety practices whenever they engage in outdoor activities
with children. To support integration of
sun-protection measures within child care and preschool sites, California's Skin Cancer
Prevention Program offers a no cost skin
cancer prevention education module. The
module includes an activity curriculum, video, poster, and a policy template
for teaching sun-protection behaviors to children, ages three to five.
To order the skin cancer prevention education module, please
e-mail your request to
cdoc@cdph.ca.gov. For more information on skin cancer
prevention or California's
Skin Cancer Prevention Program, visit us online at www.AvoidSkinCancer.com. |
Visit our
Corporate Partners
Andreini & Company
Armstrong & Associates
Discount School Supply
E Rate Solutions Group
InnoVisions
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Teaching Strategies
Torrey Pines Bank
VinTalk
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There will be a Statewide
SPECIAL ELECTION May 19!
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Head Start Program Accountant
Episcopal Community Services
Mental Health Services Coordinator
Los Angeles Urban League Head
Start and State Preschool
Head Start Coordinator-Nutrition
Neighborhood House Association
Associate Teacher
Community Action Partnership of Madera County
Early Head Start Primary Care Giver/Head Teacher
Community Action Partnership
of Sonoma County
Head Start Nutrition Consultant
Los Angeles County Office of
Education, Head Start - State
Preschool Program
Infant Toddler Master Teacher
Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau
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Visit jobsatheadstart.org for
more information.
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CHSA's jobsatheadstart.org
web site acts as a venue for employers to post job opportunities and
candidates to post resumes and does not screen or censor the listings
offered.
CHSA provides a referral service and makes no particular recommendation
regarding consultants and no representation or guarantee
about
performance.
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Early Head Start Expansion
As a result of the passing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
there are new expansion dollars for Early Head Start. The Office of Head Start
will soon issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the creation and expansion of
Early Head Start programs throughout the nation. California Head Start
Association in partnership with First 5 California, WestEd and Preschool
California is offering training and technical assistance to organizations planning
to respond to the RFP. The goal of the information and training is to help
organizations develop strong EHS funding proposals, which will result in more
quality services for California children 0 - 5.
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Five
one-day regional workshops have been scheduled to help organizations develop
effective proposals that emphasize effective quality programming for infants
and toddlers.
Workshop
locations:
Santa
Clara - Thursday, April 16
Woodland - Friday, April 24
San Diego - Thursday, April 30
Los Angeles - Friday, May 1
Fresno - Friday, May 15 -New Date
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These workshops will assist organizations currently serving low income
infants and toddlers, or current Head Start grantees who have the capacity to
implement an EHS program to develop effective proposals.
The trainings are designed to help organizations and
grantees to assess their current practice as it relates to EHS performance
standards; identify and address any existing program weaknesses; think through
necessary modifications; decide which EHS program option(s) they will adopt;
understand the 2009 EHS RFP once released; and, understand the EHS requirements
and determine if the organization is a good match to pursue the RFP.
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Head Start/Early
Head Start Facility Information Sessions
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Preparing
for Expansion, Renovation, and Conversion
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Passage of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act resulted in new expansion dollars for Early Head
Start (EHS). The Office of Head Start will soon issue a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the creation and expansion of Early Head Start programs throughout
the nation.
The Low Income Investment
Fund in partnership with the California Head Start Association is conducting Head Start/Early Head Start Facility Information Sessions
for organizations planning to respond to the RFP.
The information
sessions will help organizations planning for HS/EHS services prepare to expand,
renovate, or convert their facilities so they meet the unique needs of young
children and Head Start performance standards.
Three information
sessions in May 2009:
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Fresno - May 18, 2009, 1:30-4:00pm
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San
Bernardino - May 20, 2009, 1:30-4:00pm
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Los
Angeles - May 21, 2009, 1:30-4:00pm
RSVP right away to Laurie Parent at:
lparent@liifund.org
or (415) 489-6119
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Join the CHSA / Child Care Results
DRDP-R Data Analysis Collaboration Project
Join CHSA and Child Care Results in producing the first Head Start Child Outcomes report based on the actual DRDP-R child assessment data.
If you have your 2008-2009 DRDP-R data in a electronic format and want to participate in the Outcomes report, please contact us immediately for details. Contact us for more info 800.493.8621 or info@childcareresults.com
Why? A state-wide report will help CHSA demonstrate the effectiveness of Head Start programs and provide the information necessary to support advocacy efforts on behalf of Head Start children and families.
Child Care Results is preparing this report at no-charge to CHSA. All we need are a few more willing participants!
Our "Desired Results Made Easy" solution eliminates manual data entry, provides top-notch analysis teachers and directors find enormously useful, and helps you to promote your program.
Contact us for more info 800.493.8621 or info@childcareresults.com
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California Head Start Association
Summer Health Institute
 "Focusing
on Quality
Health Programs,
Looking Through a New Lens."June 16-17, 2009
Holiday Inn Sacramento Capitol Plaza
Sacramento, CA
Sample of breakout sessions for
the upcoming institute:
· Early Head Start Strand
· New Federal Review Protocols Panel
· Community Partnership Collaborative Panel
· State and Federal Updates on Health/Oral Health, Disabilities and
Mental Health - provided by OHS and ACF
· American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Quality Improvement projects
Register On-line
Printable Registration Form
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Save the Date
California Head Start Association
Summer Manager &
Director Institute
July 28-29, 2009
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
Los Angeles, CA
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Update from
STG International, Inc |
I am happy to share that the new Head Start State-Based T/TA Office for California is now up and running.
As our first task on this contract, the Head Start State-Based T/TA Office for California just completed its required Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment. We are enthusiastic about our California Grantees'
response to the Needs Assessment totaling a return rate of 78% . The Office
is in the process of analyzing results and will begin working on a
Training and Technical Assistance Plan that will address the priority
needs identified.
On behalf of the entire California State-Based T/TA
Team, I would like to thank you for your participation and support of
this process. We look forward to sharing our results with you in the
near future.
Jennifer Senechal, Manager
Head Start State-Based T/TA Office
for California
225 Bush Street, Suite 1600 
San Francisco, CA 94104
P: (415) 439-8383
C: (415) 246-8616 |
$2 Dollar Per Child Campaign
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