FAMILY LITERACY IN THE HOME AND SCHOOL

     Heartland Head Start offers adult family members the opportunity to develop confidence as well as skills through activities fisted below. Parents and children are encouraged to become partners in learning. Education is the key to improving options for our own lives as well as the lives of our Head Start families.

Parents as Adult Learners: All family members are encouraged to continue their education or begin job training. Family workers help set education/job training goals and support families' efforts. These goals may include basic education, GED, ESL, job training, college certificate or other vocational program. Referrals to classes or support in enrolling will be offered.

Parents as Teachers: Each family can participate in seven planned Family Fun Club activities. It means a great deal for children to have their families spend special time with them. Children are given a free book at these activities held at our local libraries.

At-Home Reading Project: Families are encouraged to develop their children's language skills by participating
in an at-home monthly reading program. Their participation in this program will earn the family a book to add to their home library.

Parent/Child Packets:
Families receive monthly parent/child packets filled with ideas and materials to help them in their role as their child's most important teacher.

 

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