Our vision is
To lead.
To be the untiring voice that will not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served with the Head Start model of support for the whole child, the family and the community.To advocate.
To work diligently for policy and institutional changes that ensure all vulnerable children and families have what they need to succeed.The most recent newsletters share a lot of information about the upcoming National Head Start conference in Nashville, TN. I was able to attend last year's conference in Kansas City, MO. I had a great time and met a lot of people from so many different places. It was interesting to hear about different job positions and titles around the country. This year's conference is sure to have more interesting sessions to attend and many amazing keynote speakers. I'm sure there will be information for the many agency's that are having to reapply for their grants available at the conference as well. I am looking forward to learning more about the agency I love and have worked for for so long.
I think that you did a great job on choosing your organization especially since you have actually had the opportunity to attend one of the conferences. I can tell you are passionate about your career and that is very important when it comes to working with children.
ReplyDeleteJodi,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I did not know head start sent out newsletters. I love the vision, that is a very powerful statement and goal to have. I also think it's great that you get a chance to travel with your job.
Jodi,
ReplyDeleteI love your passion for working with children, it really shines through in your post. I noticed you came to Kansas City, MO, and if you ever come to St. Louis, MO I hope you will tell so we can meet for coffee. Thank you for sharing the mission of Head Start, I think our government needs to expand it and add resources, because I think they have an amazing model for helping our nation's most vulnerable children. I would be interested to hear more about your experiences in Head Start, I look forward to following your future posts.
Jodi,
ReplyDeleteI too work for Head Start, and like you, I look for management to provide me current information regarding our program. I did not choose to research this website, so I look forward to you educating me further about the conference coming up. I would love to attend a NAEYC conference, I have heard they are well worth it. Our program will be reviewed in the next few weeks from the federal government, we are all awaiting their arrival and are hopeful to not have to recompete for our grant.
Amanda