Come join other Iowa Head Start Program specialists and staff for an informative morning of networking.
Agenda:
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- The new Part C Coordinator, Celeste Mortvedt, will be joining us for introductions and to provide information relating to Early Access and Part C
- Introductions and welcome
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Topic ideas:
- Strengthening Home Visit Quality
- Strategies for planning meaningful, individualized visits
- Using parent-child interaction to drive learning
- Balancing conversation, modeling, and coaching during visits
- Building and maintaining trust with families
- Engaging hard-to-reach or inconsistent families
- Setting healthy boundaries in the home environment
- Home visit safety protocols
- Managing unsafe home situations
- Handling sensitive conversations respectfully
- Supporting Development Through Daily Routines
- Coaching families to use everyday moments as learning opportunities
- Modeling interactions for infants vs. toddlers
- Encouraging developmentally appropriate play
- Developmental Screening & Ongoing Assessment
- Strategies for completing screenings in a home setting
- Transitioning from prenatal services to post-birth visits
- Goal-setting that feels family-driven
- Partnering and collaboration to promote improved outcomes
- Topics on your mind- Questions/Celebrations/Concerns
- What topics would you like to see for IHSA Networking sessions and/or professional development?
What is working well in your program and what areas are you looking for some support and ideas? This peer group is here to have an open discussion and share ideas and challenges. Are you needing guidance on policies or procedures? Are you newer to your position? Bring your questions!