Region VII Head Start Orientation Training

Call for Presenter/ Session Proposal

Announcing: The Region VII Head Start Association is recruiting qualified individuals who are interested in serving as presenters for a proposed Region VII Head Start Orientation Training effort. Training content for the orientation training will include material taken directly from the former R7 Management Acceleration Program curriculum as well as Office of Head Start initiatives, and the current Head Start Monitoring Protocol. The training is planned as an intensive three day event that will have the feel of a “Head Start Orientation Training-Boot Camp”! The event will be furthered scheduled based on the expressed need of programs across Region VII. Thank you for your consideration in joining the team of the Region VII Head Start MAP Orientation Training. By joining the team you will be making a commitment to share your area of expertise with individuals who are new to their position or to the Head Start program in general!

The newly designed Region VII Management Acceleration Program (MAP) Orientation Training will provide new directors and managers an introduction to Head Start principles and management practices. The training design includes a three day intensive on-site training as well as the practice of Transference of Learning to ensure that programs benefit from the investment in this professional development opportunity.  Participants will be exposed to all Head Start key areas as well as have opportunities to focus on particular areas of program management.  Program Governance, Fiscal Management, Internal Monitoring Systems and Risk Management, as well as areas of the Head Start Performance Standards are fully integrated into the training content. This is a mission focused training.

Complete the form below for consideration as a presenter/trainer.

Name:
Organization
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email Address:
Phone Number
Current Position
Past Positions
If your organization is not a Head Start grantee, please describe your association with the Head Start Program.
Highest Level of Education	AA Degree BA Degree Masters Degree Doctorate
I require auxiliary aids and/or services under the Amercians with Disabilities Act.	Yes No
If you require auxiliary aids or services please describe your requirements below
Please provide a brief biographical sketch that describes your presentation / training style.
Please select the topic area(s) that best match your area of expertise.	Head Start 101:The Comprehensive History and Mission of Head Start Head Start Planning 101 Work Plans 101 Internal Systems Internal Monitiroing Community Assessment: From development to service delivery ERSEA Governance 101 Fiscal/Grants 101 Introduction to Data Collection & Management-Why and How to collect and report. Human Resource Management 101 Professional Development Professionalism/Ethics/Code of Conduct Supervision 101 Head Start Facilities,Materials and Equipment Overveiw Introduction to Child Development Services Creating engaging learning environments for children 0-3 Creating engaging learning enviorments for children 0-5 Introduction to Disabilities Mental Health Services Comprehensive Health Services: Health/Dental/Nutrition/Mental Health Introduction to the process of Family and Community Partnerships Parent Engagement Transportation 101
Presenter Advisement R7HSA has moved to providing an all Green” training effort. Presenters will be asked to electronically submit any training materials (which will be reviewed and approved by the R7HSA Professional Development Committee for participant use).
Approved training materials will be provided to participants on pre-loaded flash drives.   All presentations are voluntary. Expenses related to travel, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the presenters.
Presenters should be familiar in presenting in front of large groups of participants. Briefly describe (list) previous training presentations you have delivered.
Please indicate your profiency using Powerpoint	Minimum Fair High
Please list any other training tools and indicate your profiency.
Do you own or have access to a laptop computer?	Yes No
Please indicate the name and position of person granting permission to participate as a R7 trainer.