| Activity 2-1: How We Did It! |  |
Purpose:Participants will discuss a brief scenario to begin to relate the key concepts in this module to Head Start. |
Materials:
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Handout 8: How We Did It-Values, a Common Mission, and Relationships
Chart paper, markers, and tape
Copy of preface scenario
- Tell participants that they will begin by exploring some successful steps
that one Head Start program took in examining its own values and its program
mission. Relate the family service specialist's story from the preface scenario.
Distribute Handouts - Distribute a copy of Handout 8: How We Did It-Values, a Common Mission,
and Relationships to each participant. Have participants read Handout
8 to themselves.
Lead Discussion - Lead a discussion to answer the following question:
- What characteristics of a quality Head Start program are described
in this scenario?
Record Responses
- What characteristics of a quality Head Start program are described
in this scenario?
- Record participants' responses on chart paper.
Close Activity
- Move to the next activity by telling participants they will continue to
explore how individuals in a Head Start program work together.
Introduce Activity