Early Childhood Program Analysis
Abstract
Early Childhood Programs should support families of diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to incorporate them their classrooms. Examining existing programs can provide educators with the information they need to assist families and their children in their needs. It is also crucial for educators to build a program which involves the community in a culturally responsive and inclusive program for all families.
Description of the program:
The program that I observed was a Head Start program, licensed for children ages three to five years-old. Children are enrolled in only one of two sessions during the day: in the morning or afternoon session. One starts from 8:15 to 11:45 AM and the …show more content…
It also showed the date and time of the parents’ meeting. The Parent Handbook also has information concerning a family service specialist who assists families in choosing goals for their child, such as school readiness goals. Moreover, they provide assistance for emergencies and other services like referrals. I think it is a good idea to choose a family service specialist to follow up with families to reach their goals for children in this particular program. During dismissal time, I saw a specialist outdoors with a parent talking to them and handing them a few papers. Although I think it is better to have a direct relationship with parents, the teachers seemed to be very busy and therefore they have a family specialist to intervene. The American Federation of Teachers (2009) stated that, “The great diversity among families means that it is not possible to rely on a single method of communication that will reach all homes with a given message (n.p.).” I believe this particular program shows many ways to communicate effectively with …show more content…
This committee chooses a Policy Council Leader who is a parent of a currently enrolled child. This committee is responsible for achieving the highest quality of education possible in partnership with the program. Having families participate in their child’s program to be able to make an important decision for their child’s education, is very important. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (n.d.), implies that “The [programs] understand the necessary role families have in making decisions about their own children and include families in shared decision making about and goal setting for their children’s education and learning (n.p.).” Early childhood programs should consider this approach for families to allow their input in every important detail, for example the type of food provided for children for lunch or having a fund raising event to raise money for the
Early Childhood Programs should support families of diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to incorporate them their classrooms. Examining existing programs can provide educators with the information they need to assist families and their children in their needs. It is also crucial for educators to build a program which involves the community in a culturally responsive and inclusive program for all families.
Description of the program:
The program that I observed was a Head Start program, licensed for children ages three to five years-old. Children are enrolled in only one of two sessions during the day: in the morning or afternoon session. One starts from 8:15 to 11:45 AM and the …show more content…
It also showed the date and time of the parents’ meeting. The Parent Handbook also has information concerning a family service specialist who assists families in choosing goals for their child, such as school readiness goals. Moreover, they provide assistance for emergencies and other services like referrals. I think it is a good idea to choose a family service specialist to follow up with families to reach their goals for children in this particular program. During dismissal time, I saw a specialist outdoors with a parent talking to them and handing them a few papers. Although I think it is better to have a direct relationship with parents, the teachers seemed to be very busy and therefore they have a family specialist to intervene. The American Federation of Teachers (2009) stated that, “The great diversity among families means that it is not possible to rely on a single method of communication that will reach all homes with a given message (n.p.).” I believe this particular program shows many ways to communicate effectively with …show more content…
This committee chooses a Policy Council Leader who is a parent of a currently enrolled child. This committee is responsible for achieving the highest quality of education possible in partnership with the program. Having families participate in their child’s program to be able to make an important decision for their child’s education, is very important. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (n.d.), implies that “The [programs] understand the necessary role families have in making decisions about their own children and include families in shared decision making about and goal setting for their children’s education and learning (n.p.).” Early childhood programs should consider this approach for families to allow their input in every important detail, for example the type of food provided for children for lunch or having a fund raising event to raise money for the