Build a Better Breakfast This February
LCCAA Head Start Nutrition Staff to sign up to watch a live sched- Registered families will receive will host virtual cooking lessons uled Zoom presentation on how to boxes of ingredients and other items again in February. prepare these recipes. needed to build the recipe. If you The Build a Better Breakfast: Registered Dietician Marge Robison have questions, ask your child’s Out-of-the-Box Recipe Series will will demonstrate how to prepare the teacher or your Family Service feature egg bites and overnight oats. recipe and provide nutrition and Assistant. The two-part cooking series offers meal planning tips along the way. Use the QR code to register or watch Head Start families the opportunity There will also be a chance for your email for an invitation. participants to ask questions. After attending, registered families will receive a box of ingredients to make the recipe. The classes will take place on Feb. 14 and Feb. 21, both at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Understanding Early Intervention
What does it mean when your child’s Head Start. We check their height, weight teacher suggests a referral for further and other developmental milestones. We evaluation? also perform blood tests to check for lead The early childhood years lay the founda- exposure and have partnerships to screen tion for all future development. LCCAA for dental health and behavior issues. Head Start screens children to identify any potential developmental or health concerns. The sooner we can screen children, the stronger your child’s foundation will be and the more successfully he will transition to kindergarten.
Step 2: Based on the screening results, your child’s teacher may suggest further evaluation by a specialist in the field such as your pediatrician or our contracted speech pathologist or early childhood mental health consultants.
When teachers or staff detect possible issues, they will refer your child for early intervention. Services may include speech or physical therapy, behavioral supports or other services based on the needs of the child and family. Intervention services can play a part in offering children and their families the support they need to reach their fullest potential.
Step 3: If the specialist determines further assessment is needed, Julie Charles, Head Start Disabilities Manager will begin working with you and your local school district to create an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan).
Step 4: If your child qualifies for an IEP or IFSP, you’ll be invited to a meeting These services are FREE and can be with the staff from Head Start and the provided at home or in the classroom. school district to set goals for your child Early intervention can be effective in and set-up intervention services. helping a majority of children make Early Intervention empowers families to progress toward achieving age-appro- help their child reach their fullest potenpriate developmental milestones before tial. These services provide you with entering kindergarten. the tools necessary to advocate for your Step 1: Your child will be screened at child’s needs.
Upcoming Home-Based Socializations Home-based students and families meet regularly to encourage social interaction. Here are upcoming dates: Jan. 12:
Preschool
Jan. 19:
EHS
Jan. 26:
Preschool
Feb. 2:
EHS
Feb. 9:
Preschool
Feb. 16:
Combined
March 1:
Preschool
March 8:
EHS
March 15: Preschool March 22: EHS For details on socializations, contact your home visitor.
