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City of Rockford, Head Start Program
Action Plan for Year 3
September 1, 2001 - August 31, 2002
Goal 1 - Continue technology training
Activities
Schedule next level of technology training at Rock Valley College for cohort members
Lead Person:
Joanne Lewis
Timeline:
Feb., 2002
Evaluation:
Attendance record, documentation of material covered, and evaluation forms
Goal 2 - Implement computerized child observation record to track child outcomes
Activities
- Provide training to all teaching staff
- Periodically work with staff to answer questions and offer support
Lead Person:
Joanne Lewis, Technology trainer
Timeline:
October, 31, 2001, and ongoing
Evaluation:
Initial COR documents completed
Goal 3 - Communicate with cohort members
Activities
- Continue bi-monthly meeting to share information and resources
- Meet with individual staff who request specific support with educational assistance
Lead Person:
George Davis and Joanne Lewis
Timeline:
Sept., 2001 and ongoing
Evaluation: Attendance records and agenda, applications for assistance or scholarship
Goal 4 - Communication with partner, Rock Valley College, City of Rockford data processing
Activities
Meeting regularly with partner regarding projects goals and progress
Lead Person:
George Davis
Timeline:
Quarterly
Evaluation:
Meeting attendance record and feedback
Goal 5 - Share information with agency and Head Start management staff regarding the project
Activities
Periodically update the agency management staff on project activities/progress
Lead Person:
George Davis
Timeline:
At least quarterly
Evaluation:
Feedback from Head Start and Agency management staff indicating understanding
and support of project goals
Goal 6 - Communication with all Head Start staff regarding the project
Activities
Periodically update staff on project activities/progress
Lead Person:
George Davis
Timeline:
At least quarterly
Evaluation:
Staff participation and feedback
Goal 7 - Effectively incorporate the use computers in to the Early Childhood
classroom curriculum
Activities
- Provide training to staff regarding how to introduce computers to young children and how to use the software that has been purchased
- Train staff on the use of digital cameras in the classroom
Lead Person:
George Davis and Joanne Lewis
Timeline:
Sept. - Dec., 2001
Evaluation:
Observation records and Completed projects
Goal 8 - Meet with four year partner to identify the process to report child outcome from the computerized data acquired from COR
Activities
- Gather initial data from October reports
- Meet with Northern Illinois University Faculty to identify outcome criteria
Lead Person:
George Davis and Joanne Lewis
Timeline:
Dec., 1, 2001
Evaluation:
Outcome Criteria
Goal 9 - Work with 4-year university partner (NIU) and 2-year college partner (RVC) to develop an articulation agreement
Activities
Meet with/contact both partners on a regular basis regarding process
Lead Person:
George Davis
Timeline:
Aug., 31, 2002
Evaluation:
Signed agreement
Goal 10 - Work with Human Service Department and City of Rockford to develop and implement a technology assessment and training plan for all Head Start staff
Activities
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Establish a Department policy
- Develop assessment procedure
- Schedule training classes for all staff
Lead Person:
George Davis and Development/training coordinator
Timeline:
Aug., 31, 2002
Evaluation:
Written policy and procedure
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