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Head Start: a Special Place for Special Children (including those with disabilities)

To assist Head Start programs in their efforts to recruit children with disabilities into their programs, the Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project has created several new products. The theme "A Special Place for Special Children" includes all Head Start children. As the new poster says: "In Head Start, all children are special, including those with disabilities." Head Start considers each child a unique person with individual strengths and provides an individualized program for the child and the child's family.

Poster

This 20" x 11½" poster is printed in full color. Space is provided for adding a local program imprint, telephone number or other information. .88 each

Bumper Sticker

Printed in three colors, this bumper sticker holds the message, "Head Start: A Special Place for Special Children (including those with disabilities)" .65 each

Recruitment Manual

This 24-page manual provides recruitment strategies, sample letters, public service announcement ideas, a recruitment process checklist and other information to help Head Start programs meet the challenge of recruiting children with disabilities. $2 each

Brochure (3-panel)

This 3-panel brochure is intended for parents and others who may appreciate the short story about Head Start disability services with lots of photographs. $10.00/pack of 50

Brochure (4-panel)

For those who want the full story about Head Start disability services, this 4-panel brochure is also available. $12.00/pack of 50

Slide-tape

This 12-minute slide-tape program (also available in VHS video) provides a brief and colorful overview of Head Start disability services. Using the theme, "Head Start, A Special Place for Special People," the program emphasizes component integration. Appropriate audiences for the program include parents, professionals, staff and others in the community who have an interest in Head Start disability services. Slide-tape $80. Video transfer (VHS) $55

The Head Start Disability Services Plan

A 263-page worksheet manual has been developed to assist Head Start programs in developing effective Disability Services Plans. There is one worksheet for each Performance standard objective, and they are arranged in these categories: Recruitment, Selection & Enrollment, Screening & Assessment, Evaluation, IEP Process, Service Delivery, Transition, Administration, Interagency Collaboration, and Staff & Parent Training. $25

Dawning of the Disability Services Plan

Planning is a vital element for any program in Head Start. This brief video presents the rationale, a process, and some suggestions for putting together a plan for Head Start Disability Services that includes staff, parents, and community resource providers. $55

Mental Health in Head Start: a Partner for Families

This 22-minute video provides a complete discussion of the mental health program in Head Start. In addition to a general overview, several families share their experiences with this important aspect of the Head Start program. $35

Other Products for Head Start

Infant\Toddler Brochure

This 3-panel brochure provides an overview of the Infant\Toddler program of IDEA (PL 99-457). It is primarily intended for Head Start PCC's, migrant programs and other Head Start programs serving children birth through age two populations. $10.00/pack. of 50
Note: a version of this brochure is downloadable in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. This version of the brochure may be duplicated and distributed free of charge. Click here to download. If you need a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here

"Integration of Head Start Components"

(12-minute video transfer); outlines the principal objectives of each component and demonstrates the necessity for a "team" approach among Head Start coordinators and staff in achieving these objectives. Intended for staff training, the program emphasizes areas of overlapping responsibilities, discusses common barriers to communication, and suggests strategies for overcoming these barriers and for establishing a strong collaborative structure within the Head Start agency. VHS video $55.

"Head Start is Working!"

(11-minute slide/tape); provides an overview of Head Start components including Education, Health, Social Services and Parent Involvement. Intended for general audiences, agencies have found the presentation useful for staff, parents, civic groups, and other community organizations. $90.

"Child Abuse and Neglect: Implications for the Handicapped"

(20-minute slide/tape); Part I of this presentation examines some of the cases of child abuse and neglect among young children with disabilities. Part II discusses the Head Start family support system which helps prevent abuse and neglect. Procedures for reporting are also discussed. $90.

"The Process of Collaboration"

(15-minute slide/tape); presents a step-by-step approach to establishing collaborative arrangements between Head Start and other agencies In the community which provide services to children with disabilities and their families. $90.

"LEA Collaboration On My Mind"

(12-minute slide/tape); is intended for use with public school personnel. It is about a Head Start disabilities services coordinator's dream of meeting public school personnel to discuss various areas of possible collaboration. $80.

Head Start Health Services

"The Coordination of Health Services In Head Start"

(10-minute slide/tape); reviews Head Start Performance Standards including general health, dental health, mental health and nutrition and emphasizes the need for collaboration among all component staff in achieving these important goals. $90.

"EPSDT and Head Start"

(7-minute slide/tape); presents an overview of policies and procedures for working with this important federal program for the Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment of Young Children from low income families. $80.

"The Coordination of Dental Health Services In Head Start"

(16-minute slide/tape); offers a detailed description for Implementing a complete dental health program which includes dental care, education, and prevention. The program Is intended for Head Start staff, parents, policy councils, and dental resource providers in the community. $110.

"The Health Advisory Committee"

(10-minute slide/tape); provides rationale and strategies for establishing and maintaining the Head Start Health Advisory Committee. $80.

"Nutrition Services In Head Start"

(25-minute video transfer); presents a thorough discussion of the Head Start Nutrition Performance Standards. Its four parts include, I. The role of the Head Start nutritionist; II. Nutrition assessment of child, family and community; III. The food services program; IV. Nutrition education and training for children, parents and staff. Program content was developed with the support of the Region IV Public Health Service. The program, which is 25 minutes long if viewed continuously, is designed to stop at the end of each section. An agenda for audience discussion Is presented at this point. This format allows the trainer flexibility In planning Its use. It can be used In a half-day workshop or spread out with several shorter sessions. VHS video transfer $125.

Head Start Transition Products

Transition Kit (400-page manual, four filmstrips)

Developed in 1988, the Transition Kit contains a 400-page manual and four filmstrips with synchronized audiocassettes. The filmstrips are used for training staff and parents in each of the four main sections of the manual: I. General Transition Issues; II. Transition Planning; III. Preparing Children; IV. Preparing Families. Transition Kit with manual and filmstrips $100. Transition manual only $45.

On to Kindergarten

This curriculum guide contains activities to help children make the transition from preschool to kindergarten. It includes activities for children and their parents. $10

On to Kindergarten

This 14-minute video demonstrates some of the activities described in the curriculum guide above. $55

Transition Planning

The presentation begins with an in-house assessment of Head Start component issues and concerns about transition, presents strategies for establishing component linkages with the LEA, and describes a process of collaborative transition planning which results in a variety of creative transition activities for children and parents. The program is intended for preschool and elementary school staff and administrators. $55

Hopes and Fears

This 18-minute video raises the sensitivity of teachers to the issues that parents face as their children transition into kindergarten. Six families, from diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences, share their hopes and fears for their children's future. The families express their dream of a place where children learn, build positive relationships with others, and develop self-esteem as a solid foundation for their future. A "must see" for all preschool and elementary school teachers. $40

Making a Difference

This 23-minute video profiles the efforts of the Chapel Hill Transition Project to improve outcomes for children and families. Emphasis is placed on empowering families and on community collaboration. Four areas are detailed: health services, parent involvement, social services, and education. Appropriate for teachers, administrators, and social workers. $40

Questions about these products? E-mail Yvette Layden

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