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TECPDS Updates
New Research Studies
CLIs Fall Lunch andLearn
CIRCLE CDA TrainingProgram
CIRCLE ProgressMonitoring
Careers Improving theLiteracy Rate
September Fun Facts
Disaster PreparednessMonth
THSSCO Tidbits
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September 2016
Greetings
Welcome to the 2016shy2017 school year I am sure that you all are excited about this new school year and all that it promises to you your staff children and families New faces new places new children new families new standards new guidelines and new challenges awaits us but we always put forth our very best efforts to press towards meeting the goals that we have set to improve the lives of those we connect with
Former US Senator and US hall of fame basketball player Bill Bradley said Leadership is unlocking peoples potential to become better As you approach this school year I admonish you to carry this message with you as you engage in your work especially with the children and families that you serve Approach this school year with a different mindshyset Determine within yourself that you will be the torch bearer the leader the change agent the encourager the example the motivator the difference maker and the one who will make a lasting impact in the lives of others
The THSSCO will continue to work on our Head Start Collaboration Office Priorities to support Head Start Programs across the state Refer to the THSSCO Website for the updated THSSCO Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan that guides the work that we will engage in during program year 2016shy2017 as well as the monthly newsletter information to support Head StartEarly Head Start and the Early childhood community as well THSSCO httpthsscouthtmcedu
The new Head Start Program Performance Standards are expected to be published very soon Head Start Programs will receive information and training as it relates to implementation of the new standards
In This Issue
Oh The Places THSSCOWill GoThe THSSCO is busy travelingto various conferences eventsand centers with the purpose toget to know the Texas HeadStart Early Head Startcommunity and the various
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Until we connect againstay informed Stay alert Let yourvoices be heard and continue to work to meet the needs of thechildren and families in our great state
In Service
Alferma Giles PhDDirector Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
Texas Early ChildhoodProfessional DevelopmentSystem (TECPDS) Updates
Professional Development Start the NewSchool Year off Right
As you and your staff start a new school year dont forget aboutone of our most useful tools for early childhood educators TheTexas Workforce Registry (TWR) provides early childhoodprofessionals with an online account to keep track of theprofessional development they receive and make it readilyavailable to access at any time Start the year off right by keepingtrack of all your records in one place
You can have a Practitioners account (a term designated to thosewho provide direct care or education such as teachers providersassistant teachers etc) or a Center Directors account You canuse these accounts to enter information related to youremployment history educational achievements trainingsworkshops and conferences you have attended In addition CenterDirector accounts can also have access to additional featuressuch as the ability to view centershyspecific reports These reportsinclude data from the Practitioners who have identified themselvesas employees of that center through the TWR and provide CenterDirectors with a snapshot of the professional development statusand needs of their staff Center Director accounts also contain afeature for submitting job postings to become visible on theTECPDS Job Board allowing any web visitor to see the openingsavailable at their centerfacility
Healthy Living Matters and Texas Early ChildhoodProfessional Development SystemHealthy Living Matters (HLM) and TECPDS have developed andsent out a Call to Action encouraging more trainers to submitproposals in obesity prevention topics Since sending this out lastmonth the TECPDS has received an influx of new proposals inthis area Click here to search the Registry for these great trainingopportunities
We would like to acknowledge the following trainers who havesigned and submitted the Call to Action so far and are committingto help make training in obesity prevention topics more available
Donna Miles Director Agape Christian PreschoolLatitia Langford TrainerCEO Elated SunshineStephanie Wilkinson Trainer stephaniElearningMary E White Owner Dr Mary E White InternationalLLC
groups that impact thiscommunity Below is a list ofconferences and events that ouroffice will be attending Makesure you say hello if you arealso there
Office Closed MondaySeptember 5
Useful Web Links
Texas Head Start StateCollaboration Office
Texas Early ChildhoodProfessional DevelopmentSystem
Childrens Learning Institute
Texas School Ready Project
Office of Head Start
Texas Head Start Association
Region VI Head StartAssociation
Early Childhood Learning ampKnowledge Center
Head Start Resource Center
Early Head Start NationalResource Center
2shy1shy1 Texas
Words to Live By What we want is to see thechild in pursuit of knowledgeand not knowledge in pursuit ofthe child ~George Bernard Shaw
For Past Issues shy Click Here
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Studies recently released by The Brooking Institutions HamiltonProject The Longshyterm Impact of the Head Start Program and theGeorgetown University Center for Research on Children in theUnited States The Effects of Tulsas CAP Head Start Program onMiddle School Academic Outcomes and Progress underscore theeffectiveness of The Head Start Advantage
The Hamilton Project analyzed data from the National LongitudinalSurvey of Youth and found consistent with prior studies thatHead Start improves educational outcomes increasing theprobability that participants graduate from high school attendcollege and receive a postshysecondary degree license orcertification Researchers also found that Head Start improvessocial emotional and behavioral outcomes which becomesevident in adulthood measures of selfshycontrol selfshyesteem andpositive parenting practices Of particular note they also foundthat Head Start participation increased positive parenting practicesfor each ethnic group and for participants whose mothers did nothave a high school degree when compared with the outcomes ofchildren who went to a preschool other than Head Start The Georgetown Study found that children who participated inTulsa CAP Head Start as fourshyyearshyolds in the 2005shy2006academic year showed better outcomes in eighth grade Thesestudents had significantly higher scores on the state math testwere less likely to be chronically absent and were less likely tohave repeated a grade Some of these effects were even strongeramongst certain subgroups of students like students of color andstudents who qualified for free lunch
These two new studies add to a robust body of research thatshows The Head Start Advantage is significant and meaningfulsaid National Head Start Association Executive Director YasminaVinci The Hamilton Project study is a terrific national affirmationof the longshyterm positive effects of Head Start and Tulsas CAPprogram is a case study in how local design and flexibility allowscommunities to tailor programs and maximize longshyterm positiveeffects
Amy Wingfield Child Development Specialist InnovativeHealth SolutionsChristine Alderman Early Childhood Teacher TrainerNatasha Owoseni Trainer Integrity Training amp ProfServicesCarolyn Allison ConsultantPresenter Smart MovesConsultingSherry Hahn Owner Education Support Provider
Do you Need TrainshytheshyTrainer (TshyOshyT) HoursDo you need TshyOshyT hours to apply or renew as a registered trainerThe Texas Association for the Education of Young Children(TAEYC) is holding its annual conference October 22 shy24 in DallasThe conference will include TshyOshyT hours Go to the TAEYC AnnualConference page to get more information
New Studies Highlight the Head StartAdvantage
Bridging Research andPractice in Reading Instruction
for PreKshyGrade 12
Find TECPDS on Facebook
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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The CIRCLE CDA Training program builds upon CLIs establishedand wellshyrespected eCIRCLE online professional developmentcourses currently used in Texas School Ready and availablethrough CLI Engage To complement the 80 hours of eCIRCLEcoursework CLI has developed an additional 40 hours of onlinemodules to ensure that all of the content areas for the CDA arecovered providing 100 percent of the training hours needed forteachers to qualify for the CDA CLI has also developed materialsto assist teachers in writing their CDA competency statements acritical component of a CDA The CIRCLE CDA Training programis designed for preschool teachers but will expand to infanttoddlerteachers in the near future
All CIRCLE CDA Training courses and materials will be hosted onCLI Engage and be available for free to all teachers enrolled on theplatform in the September 2016
Are you in the Houston area Join us for CLIsFall Lunch and Learn exploring the dynamicrelationship between research and educatorsdayshytoshyday practices and how the two can
inform one another Specific projects will be discussed asexamples of how researchers and educators can work togetherand learn from each other resulting in better reading outcomes forstudents Participants will hear about some of the cuttingshyedgeresearch taking place at CLI to study effective reading instructionfor students in preK through grade 12
Date October 4 2016Time 11 am shy 1 pmRegister here
CIRCLE CDA TrainingProgram Coming ThisMonth to CLI Engage
Public school and charter school teachersHead Start teachersTeachers at Texas Rising Star certified providersPast and present Texas School Ready teachers Learn more about the CIRCLE CDA Training Program
CIRCLE Progress Monitoring SystemFREE to all Texas Head StartsGreat news shy the CIRCLE Progress Monitoring System is availableat no cost to all Head Start programs in Texas CshyPM is acomprehensive researchshyvalidated ongoing progress monitoringtool that enables teachers to assess a childs progress in aparticular skill almost instantly Available in both English andSpanish CshyPM has established benchmarks for children fromthree to five years old The instrument is developmentallylinguistically and culturally appropriate as well as valid andreliable in the language in which it is used
All assessments and reporting features are on the CLI Engageplatform which also houses professional development andclassroom activities all freely available to Texas Head Startprograms CshyPM includes direct assessments in language andliteracy math science social studies and phonological
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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awareness and six observable checklists including social andemotional physical health and approaches to learning
Ready to signshyup or need more informationContact us at cliengageuthtmcedu
Careers Improving the Literacy RateThe ability to read and write is a skill most of us take for grantedHowever for some literacy is an elusive ideal that takes a littleextra to obtain With our society heavily relying on the writtenword it is of the utmost importance to make sure this skill isrefined and used to its full potential
LearnHowToBecomeorg began in late 2013 Their mission is tohelp students or other aspiring professionals understand what ittakes to land their perfect career from picking the right school allthe way to climbing the company ladder They are passionateabout creating a oneshystop comprehensive resource that can guideindividuals through each of the steps they need to take to beginfurther or change their career path
They have featured digital tools and apps career paths as well ashow to take action giving the power of reading amp writing Click onthe link to the website to view the guidebook and other onlineresources httpwwwlearnhowtobecomeorgmakeshyashydifferenceshycareersliteracy
September Observances amp Fun FactsNational Cholesterol Education National Honey Month National School Success MonthWhole Grains MonthProstate Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia amp Lymphoma Awareness Month
Fruit amp Veggies of the Month shy Figs Peppers Cayenne PepperChili Peppers Poblano Peppers Serrano Pepper Jalapeno Pepper(Add them to your diet)
September 11th shy Grandparents DaySeptember 22nd shy Autumn Begins September 26th shy Family Health amp Fitness Day USA (Get up andget movingI Am Moving I Am Learning
September is National DisasterPreparedness MonthTornados earthquakes floods and fires are disasters that canbring tragedy to communities and families across the nation Beingprepared for events such as these by having an emergency plancan make a real difference in peoples lives September is NationalDisaster Preparedness Month a time when organizationscommunities and families are encouraged to plan for emergenciesand the unexpected This years theme Dont WaitCommunicate reminds us that we should have a conversationabout what to do in an emergency and that the last thing we wantto worry about in an emergency is how to communicate with ourfamily
Below are a few resources available to help you get started
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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creating a preparedness plan
The Department of Homeland Securitys NationalPreparedness Month website is great source for informationon preparing families and communities for all types ofpossible emergencies including resources on making plansand preparing emergency kitsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention incollaboration with the American Red Cross created theEmergency Preparedness and You web section whichidentifies and answers common questions about preparingfor unexpected events
Trauma can have a negative impact on childrens and youthsshortshy and longshyterm wellshybeing Parents professionals and othercaring adults can use the resources below to learn about howtrauma affects children and youth and what they can do to help
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offersinformation on helping children families communities andprofessionals be prepared and recoverChild Welfare Information Gateway has collectedresources for professionals to help them provide traumashyinformed care to children youth and families Also be sureto check out Parenting a Child Who Has ExperiencedTrauma for information on how trauma can affect children ofall ages and what parents can do help support theirchildrens healing
THSSCO Tidbits
Oral Health in Pregnancy Please check out the new publication Oral Health in Pregnancyfrom Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice in the Journal ofObstetric Gynecologic amp Neonatal Nursing Oral health is crucialto overall health Because of normal physiologic changespregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in terms of oralhealth Pregnant women and their providers need more knowledgeabout the many changes that occur in the oral cavity duringpregnancy In this article we describe the importance of therecognition prevention and treatment of oral health problems inpregnant women We offer educational strategies that integrateinterprofessional oral health competencies
httpwwwjognnorgarticleS0884shy2175(16)30159shy9abstract
Kidsgov Lesson Plan Ideas and Activities forSeptemberStart your school year off right by checkingthewwwKidsgov September calendar for upcoming specialevents Our calendar features websites lesson plans andactivities for Hispanic Heritage Month National Day of Serviceand Remembrance the first day of fall and a lot more
Texans Care for Children Launched a New Websitehttptxchildrenorg
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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FREE Oral Health Support for Head StartEarly HeadStart Programs
SmileConnectorg is a FREE site for teachers that allows them torequest onsite dental education services andor supplies for theirstudents at no cost
Web Site wwwsmileconnectorg
Upcoming Events
National Workforce RegistrySeptember 6shy9 l Denver CO Texas AEYC Annual Conference September 22shy24 | Dallas TX State Administrators amp Collaboration Directors MeetingSeptember 27shy29 | Alexandria VA Texas Head Start Association MeetingOctober 14 | Dallas Region 6 Head Start Association ConferenceOctober 18shy21 | Oklahoma City OK
and more
Do you have an upcoming event that needs to goonto the calendar If so email tecpdsuthtmcedu to let usknow
Click here for a complete list of upcoming events throughout theyear
Contact UsTexas Head Start State Collaboration Office7000 Fannin St Suite 1920Houston TX 77030
Phone 713shy500shy3832 or 713shy500shy3835Fax 713shy500shy3820Email headstartuthtmceduWebsite httpthsscouthtmcedu
Childrens Learning Institute 7000 Fannin UCT 2300 Houston TX 77030
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Until we connect againstay informed Stay alert Let yourvoices be heard and continue to work to meet the needs of thechildren and families in our great state
In Service
Alferma Giles PhDDirector Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
Texas Early ChildhoodProfessional DevelopmentSystem (TECPDS) Updates
Professional Development Start the NewSchool Year off Right
As you and your staff start a new school year dont forget aboutone of our most useful tools for early childhood educators TheTexas Workforce Registry (TWR) provides early childhoodprofessionals with an online account to keep track of theprofessional development they receive and make it readilyavailable to access at any time Start the year off right by keepingtrack of all your records in one place
You can have a Practitioners account (a term designated to thosewho provide direct care or education such as teachers providersassistant teachers etc) or a Center Directors account You canuse these accounts to enter information related to youremployment history educational achievements trainingsworkshops and conferences you have attended In addition CenterDirector accounts can also have access to additional featuressuch as the ability to view centershyspecific reports These reportsinclude data from the Practitioners who have identified themselvesas employees of that center through the TWR and provide CenterDirectors with a snapshot of the professional development statusand needs of their staff Center Director accounts also contain afeature for submitting job postings to become visible on theTECPDS Job Board allowing any web visitor to see the openingsavailable at their centerfacility
Healthy Living Matters and Texas Early ChildhoodProfessional Development SystemHealthy Living Matters (HLM) and TECPDS have developed andsent out a Call to Action encouraging more trainers to submitproposals in obesity prevention topics Since sending this out lastmonth the TECPDS has received an influx of new proposals inthis area Click here to search the Registry for these great trainingopportunities
We would like to acknowledge the following trainers who havesigned and submitted the Call to Action so far and are committingto help make training in obesity prevention topics more available
Donna Miles Director Agape Christian PreschoolLatitia Langford TrainerCEO Elated SunshineStephanie Wilkinson Trainer stephaniElearningMary E White Owner Dr Mary E White InternationalLLC
groups that impact thiscommunity Below is a list ofconferences and events that ouroffice will be attending Makesure you say hello if you arealso there
Office Closed MondaySeptember 5
Useful Web Links
Texas Head Start StateCollaboration Office
Texas Early ChildhoodProfessional DevelopmentSystem
Childrens Learning Institute
Texas School Ready Project
Office of Head Start
Texas Head Start Association
Region VI Head StartAssociation
Early Childhood Learning ampKnowledge Center
Head Start Resource Center
Early Head Start NationalResource Center
2shy1shy1 Texas
Words to Live By What we want is to see thechild in pursuit of knowledgeand not knowledge in pursuit ofthe child ~George Bernard Shaw
For Past Issues shy Click Here
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 37
Studies recently released by The Brooking Institutions HamiltonProject The Longshyterm Impact of the Head Start Program and theGeorgetown University Center for Research on Children in theUnited States The Effects of Tulsas CAP Head Start Program onMiddle School Academic Outcomes and Progress underscore theeffectiveness of The Head Start Advantage
The Hamilton Project analyzed data from the National LongitudinalSurvey of Youth and found consistent with prior studies thatHead Start improves educational outcomes increasing theprobability that participants graduate from high school attendcollege and receive a postshysecondary degree license orcertification Researchers also found that Head Start improvessocial emotional and behavioral outcomes which becomesevident in adulthood measures of selfshycontrol selfshyesteem andpositive parenting practices Of particular note they also foundthat Head Start participation increased positive parenting practicesfor each ethnic group and for participants whose mothers did nothave a high school degree when compared with the outcomes ofchildren who went to a preschool other than Head Start The Georgetown Study found that children who participated inTulsa CAP Head Start as fourshyyearshyolds in the 2005shy2006academic year showed better outcomes in eighth grade Thesestudents had significantly higher scores on the state math testwere less likely to be chronically absent and were less likely tohave repeated a grade Some of these effects were even strongeramongst certain subgroups of students like students of color andstudents who qualified for free lunch
These two new studies add to a robust body of research thatshows The Head Start Advantage is significant and meaningfulsaid National Head Start Association Executive Director YasminaVinci The Hamilton Project study is a terrific national affirmationof the longshyterm positive effects of Head Start and Tulsas CAPprogram is a case study in how local design and flexibility allowscommunities to tailor programs and maximize longshyterm positiveeffects
Amy Wingfield Child Development Specialist InnovativeHealth SolutionsChristine Alderman Early Childhood Teacher TrainerNatasha Owoseni Trainer Integrity Training amp ProfServicesCarolyn Allison ConsultantPresenter Smart MovesConsultingSherry Hahn Owner Education Support Provider
Do you Need TrainshytheshyTrainer (TshyOshyT) HoursDo you need TshyOshyT hours to apply or renew as a registered trainerThe Texas Association for the Education of Young Children(TAEYC) is holding its annual conference October 22 shy24 in DallasThe conference will include TshyOshyT hours Go to the TAEYC AnnualConference page to get more information
New Studies Highlight the Head StartAdvantage
Bridging Research andPractice in Reading Instruction
for PreKshyGrade 12
Find TECPDS on Facebook
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 47
The CIRCLE CDA Training program builds upon CLIs establishedand wellshyrespected eCIRCLE online professional developmentcourses currently used in Texas School Ready and availablethrough CLI Engage To complement the 80 hours of eCIRCLEcoursework CLI has developed an additional 40 hours of onlinemodules to ensure that all of the content areas for the CDA arecovered providing 100 percent of the training hours needed forteachers to qualify for the CDA CLI has also developed materialsto assist teachers in writing their CDA competency statements acritical component of a CDA The CIRCLE CDA Training programis designed for preschool teachers but will expand to infanttoddlerteachers in the near future
All CIRCLE CDA Training courses and materials will be hosted onCLI Engage and be available for free to all teachers enrolled on theplatform in the September 2016
Are you in the Houston area Join us for CLIsFall Lunch and Learn exploring the dynamicrelationship between research and educatorsdayshytoshyday practices and how the two can
inform one another Specific projects will be discussed asexamples of how researchers and educators can work togetherand learn from each other resulting in better reading outcomes forstudents Participants will hear about some of the cuttingshyedgeresearch taking place at CLI to study effective reading instructionfor students in preK through grade 12
Date October 4 2016Time 11 am shy 1 pmRegister here
CIRCLE CDA TrainingProgram Coming ThisMonth to CLI Engage
Public school and charter school teachersHead Start teachersTeachers at Texas Rising Star certified providersPast and present Texas School Ready teachers Learn more about the CIRCLE CDA Training Program
CIRCLE Progress Monitoring SystemFREE to all Texas Head StartsGreat news shy the CIRCLE Progress Monitoring System is availableat no cost to all Head Start programs in Texas CshyPM is acomprehensive researchshyvalidated ongoing progress monitoringtool that enables teachers to assess a childs progress in aparticular skill almost instantly Available in both English andSpanish CshyPM has established benchmarks for children fromthree to five years old The instrument is developmentallylinguistically and culturally appropriate as well as valid andreliable in the language in which it is used
All assessments and reporting features are on the CLI Engageplatform which also houses professional development andclassroom activities all freely available to Texas Head Startprograms CshyPM includes direct assessments in language andliteracy math science social studies and phonological
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 57
awareness and six observable checklists including social andemotional physical health and approaches to learning
Ready to signshyup or need more informationContact us at cliengageuthtmcedu
Careers Improving the Literacy RateThe ability to read and write is a skill most of us take for grantedHowever for some literacy is an elusive ideal that takes a littleextra to obtain With our society heavily relying on the writtenword it is of the utmost importance to make sure this skill isrefined and used to its full potential
LearnHowToBecomeorg began in late 2013 Their mission is tohelp students or other aspiring professionals understand what ittakes to land their perfect career from picking the right school allthe way to climbing the company ladder They are passionateabout creating a oneshystop comprehensive resource that can guideindividuals through each of the steps they need to take to beginfurther or change their career path
They have featured digital tools and apps career paths as well ashow to take action giving the power of reading amp writing Click onthe link to the website to view the guidebook and other onlineresources httpwwwlearnhowtobecomeorgmakeshyashydifferenceshycareersliteracy
September Observances amp Fun FactsNational Cholesterol Education National Honey Month National School Success MonthWhole Grains MonthProstate Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia amp Lymphoma Awareness Month
Fruit amp Veggies of the Month shy Figs Peppers Cayenne PepperChili Peppers Poblano Peppers Serrano Pepper Jalapeno Pepper(Add them to your diet)
September 11th shy Grandparents DaySeptember 22nd shy Autumn Begins September 26th shy Family Health amp Fitness Day USA (Get up andget movingI Am Moving I Am Learning
September is National DisasterPreparedness MonthTornados earthquakes floods and fires are disasters that canbring tragedy to communities and families across the nation Beingprepared for events such as these by having an emergency plancan make a real difference in peoples lives September is NationalDisaster Preparedness Month a time when organizationscommunities and families are encouraged to plan for emergenciesand the unexpected This years theme Dont WaitCommunicate reminds us that we should have a conversationabout what to do in an emergency and that the last thing we wantto worry about in an emergency is how to communicate with ourfamily
Below are a few resources available to help you get started
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 67
creating a preparedness plan
The Department of Homeland Securitys NationalPreparedness Month website is great source for informationon preparing families and communities for all types ofpossible emergencies including resources on making plansand preparing emergency kitsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention incollaboration with the American Red Cross created theEmergency Preparedness and You web section whichidentifies and answers common questions about preparingfor unexpected events
Trauma can have a negative impact on childrens and youthsshortshy and longshyterm wellshybeing Parents professionals and othercaring adults can use the resources below to learn about howtrauma affects children and youth and what they can do to help
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offersinformation on helping children families communities andprofessionals be prepared and recoverChild Welfare Information Gateway has collectedresources for professionals to help them provide traumashyinformed care to children youth and families Also be sureto check out Parenting a Child Who Has ExperiencedTrauma for information on how trauma can affect children ofall ages and what parents can do help support theirchildrens healing
THSSCO Tidbits
Oral Health in Pregnancy Please check out the new publication Oral Health in Pregnancyfrom Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice in the Journal ofObstetric Gynecologic amp Neonatal Nursing Oral health is crucialto overall health Because of normal physiologic changespregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in terms of oralhealth Pregnant women and their providers need more knowledgeabout the many changes that occur in the oral cavity duringpregnancy In this article we describe the importance of therecognition prevention and treatment of oral health problems inpregnant women We offer educational strategies that integrateinterprofessional oral health competencies
httpwwwjognnorgarticleS0884shy2175(16)30159shy9abstract
Kidsgov Lesson Plan Ideas and Activities forSeptemberStart your school year off right by checkingthewwwKidsgov September calendar for upcoming specialevents Our calendar features websites lesson plans andactivities for Hispanic Heritage Month National Day of Serviceand Remembrance the first day of fall and a lot more
Texans Care for Children Launched a New Websitehttptxchildrenorg
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 77
FREE Oral Health Support for Head StartEarly HeadStart Programs
SmileConnectorg is a FREE site for teachers that allows them torequest onsite dental education services andor supplies for theirstudents at no cost
Web Site wwwsmileconnectorg
Upcoming Events
National Workforce RegistrySeptember 6shy9 l Denver CO Texas AEYC Annual Conference September 22shy24 | Dallas TX State Administrators amp Collaboration Directors MeetingSeptember 27shy29 | Alexandria VA Texas Head Start Association MeetingOctober 14 | Dallas Region 6 Head Start Association ConferenceOctober 18shy21 | Oklahoma City OK
and more
Do you have an upcoming event that needs to goonto the calendar If so email tecpdsuthtmcedu to let usknow
Click here for a complete list of upcoming events throughout theyear
Contact UsTexas Head Start State Collaboration Office7000 Fannin St Suite 1920Houston TX 77030
Phone 713shy500shy3832 or 713shy500shy3835Fax 713shy500shy3820Email headstartuthtmceduWebsite httpthsscouthtmcedu
Childrens Learning Institute 7000 Fannin UCT 2300 Houston TX 77030
SafeUnsubscribetrade recipients email
Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider
Sent by headstartuthtmcedu
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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Studies recently released by The Brooking Institutions HamiltonProject The Longshyterm Impact of the Head Start Program and theGeorgetown University Center for Research on Children in theUnited States The Effects of Tulsas CAP Head Start Program onMiddle School Academic Outcomes and Progress underscore theeffectiveness of The Head Start Advantage
The Hamilton Project analyzed data from the National LongitudinalSurvey of Youth and found consistent with prior studies thatHead Start improves educational outcomes increasing theprobability that participants graduate from high school attendcollege and receive a postshysecondary degree license orcertification Researchers also found that Head Start improvessocial emotional and behavioral outcomes which becomesevident in adulthood measures of selfshycontrol selfshyesteem andpositive parenting practices Of particular note they also foundthat Head Start participation increased positive parenting practicesfor each ethnic group and for participants whose mothers did nothave a high school degree when compared with the outcomes ofchildren who went to a preschool other than Head Start The Georgetown Study found that children who participated inTulsa CAP Head Start as fourshyyearshyolds in the 2005shy2006academic year showed better outcomes in eighth grade Thesestudents had significantly higher scores on the state math testwere less likely to be chronically absent and were less likely tohave repeated a grade Some of these effects were even strongeramongst certain subgroups of students like students of color andstudents who qualified for free lunch
These two new studies add to a robust body of research thatshows The Head Start Advantage is significant and meaningfulsaid National Head Start Association Executive Director YasminaVinci The Hamilton Project study is a terrific national affirmationof the longshyterm positive effects of Head Start and Tulsas CAPprogram is a case study in how local design and flexibility allowscommunities to tailor programs and maximize longshyterm positiveeffects
Amy Wingfield Child Development Specialist InnovativeHealth SolutionsChristine Alderman Early Childhood Teacher TrainerNatasha Owoseni Trainer Integrity Training amp ProfServicesCarolyn Allison ConsultantPresenter Smart MovesConsultingSherry Hahn Owner Education Support Provider
Do you Need TrainshytheshyTrainer (TshyOshyT) HoursDo you need TshyOshyT hours to apply or renew as a registered trainerThe Texas Association for the Education of Young Children(TAEYC) is holding its annual conference October 22 shy24 in DallasThe conference will include TshyOshyT hours Go to the TAEYC AnnualConference page to get more information
New Studies Highlight the Head StartAdvantage
Bridging Research andPractice in Reading Instruction
for PreKshyGrade 12
Find TECPDS on Facebook
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 47
The CIRCLE CDA Training program builds upon CLIs establishedand wellshyrespected eCIRCLE online professional developmentcourses currently used in Texas School Ready and availablethrough CLI Engage To complement the 80 hours of eCIRCLEcoursework CLI has developed an additional 40 hours of onlinemodules to ensure that all of the content areas for the CDA arecovered providing 100 percent of the training hours needed forteachers to qualify for the CDA CLI has also developed materialsto assist teachers in writing their CDA competency statements acritical component of a CDA The CIRCLE CDA Training programis designed for preschool teachers but will expand to infanttoddlerteachers in the near future
All CIRCLE CDA Training courses and materials will be hosted onCLI Engage and be available for free to all teachers enrolled on theplatform in the September 2016
Are you in the Houston area Join us for CLIsFall Lunch and Learn exploring the dynamicrelationship between research and educatorsdayshytoshyday practices and how the two can
inform one another Specific projects will be discussed asexamples of how researchers and educators can work togetherand learn from each other resulting in better reading outcomes forstudents Participants will hear about some of the cuttingshyedgeresearch taking place at CLI to study effective reading instructionfor students in preK through grade 12
Date October 4 2016Time 11 am shy 1 pmRegister here
CIRCLE CDA TrainingProgram Coming ThisMonth to CLI Engage
Public school and charter school teachersHead Start teachersTeachers at Texas Rising Star certified providersPast and present Texas School Ready teachers Learn more about the CIRCLE CDA Training Program
CIRCLE Progress Monitoring SystemFREE to all Texas Head StartsGreat news shy the CIRCLE Progress Monitoring System is availableat no cost to all Head Start programs in Texas CshyPM is acomprehensive researchshyvalidated ongoing progress monitoringtool that enables teachers to assess a childs progress in aparticular skill almost instantly Available in both English andSpanish CshyPM has established benchmarks for children fromthree to five years old The instrument is developmentallylinguistically and culturally appropriate as well as valid andreliable in the language in which it is used
All assessments and reporting features are on the CLI Engageplatform which also houses professional development andclassroom activities all freely available to Texas Head Startprograms CshyPM includes direct assessments in language andliteracy math science social studies and phonological
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awareness and six observable checklists including social andemotional physical health and approaches to learning
Ready to signshyup or need more informationContact us at cliengageuthtmcedu
Careers Improving the Literacy RateThe ability to read and write is a skill most of us take for grantedHowever for some literacy is an elusive ideal that takes a littleextra to obtain With our society heavily relying on the writtenword it is of the utmost importance to make sure this skill isrefined and used to its full potential
LearnHowToBecomeorg began in late 2013 Their mission is tohelp students or other aspiring professionals understand what ittakes to land their perfect career from picking the right school allthe way to climbing the company ladder They are passionateabout creating a oneshystop comprehensive resource that can guideindividuals through each of the steps they need to take to beginfurther or change their career path
They have featured digital tools and apps career paths as well ashow to take action giving the power of reading amp writing Click onthe link to the website to view the guidebook and other onlineresources httpwwwlearnhowtobecomeorgmakeshyashydifferenceshycareersliteracy
September Observances amp Fun FactsNational Cholesterol Education National Honey Month National School Success MonthWhole Grains MonthProstate Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia amp Lymphoma Awareness Month
Fruit amp Veggies of the Month shy Figs Peppers Cayenne PepperChili Peppers Poblano Peppers Serrano Pepper Jalapeno Pepper(Add them to your diet)
September 11th shy Grandparents DaySeptember 22nd shy Autumn Begins September 26th shy Family Health amp Fitness Day USA (Get up andget movingI Am Moving I Am Learning
September is National DisasterPreparedness MonthTornados earthquakes floods and fires are disasters that canbring tragedy to communities and families across the nation Beingprepared for events such as these by having an emergency plancan make a real difference in peoples lives September is NationalDisaster Preparedness Month a time when organizationscommunities and families are encouraged to plan for emergenciesand the unexpected This years theme Dont WaitCommunicate reminds us that we should have a conversationabout what to do in an emergency and that the last thing we wantto worry about in an emergency is how to communicate with ourfamily
Below are a few resources available to help you get started
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creating a preparedness plan
The Department of Homeland Securitys NationalPreparedness Month website is great source for informationon preparing families and communities for all types ofpossible emergencies including resources on making plansand preparing emergency kitsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention incollaboration with the American Red Cross created theEmergency Preparedness and You web section whichidentifies and answers common questions about preparingfor unexpected events
Trauma can have a negative impact on childrens and youthsshortshy and longshyterm wellshybeing Parents professionals and othercaring adults can use the resources below to learn about howtrauma affects children and youth and what they can do to help
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offersinformation on helping children families communities andprofessionals be prepared and recoverChild Welfare Information Gateway has collectedresources for professionals to help them provide traumashyinformed care to children youth and families Also be sureto check out Parenting a Child Who Has ExperiencedTrauma for information on how trauma can affect children ofall ages and what parents can do help support theirchildrens healing
THSSCO Tidbits
Oral Health in Pregnancy Please check out the new publication Oral Health in Pregnancyfrom Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice in the Journal ofObstetric Gynecologic amp Neonatal Nursing Oral health is crucialto overall health Because of normal physiologic changespregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in terms of oralhealth Pregnant women and their providers need more knowledgeabout the many changes that occur in the oral cavity duringpregnancy In this article we describe the importance of therecognition prevention and treatment of oral health problems inpregnant women We offer educational strategies that integrateinterprofessional oral health competencies
httpwwwjognnorgarticleS0884shy2175(16)30159shy9abstract
Kidsgov Lesson Plan Ideas and Activities forSeptemberStart your school year off right by checkingthewwwKidsgov September calendar for upcoming specialevents Our calendar features websites lesson plans andactivities for Hispanic Heritage Month National Day of Serviceand Remembrance the first day of fall and a lot more
Texans Care for Children Launched a New Websitehttptxchildrenorg
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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FREE Oral Health Support for Head StartEarly HeadStart Programs
SmileConnectorg is a FREE site for teachers that allows them torequest onsite dental education services andor supplies for theirstudents at no cost
Web Site wwwsmileconnectorg
Upcoming Events
National Workforce RegistrySeptember 6shy9 l Denver CO Texas AEYC Annual Conference September 22shy24 | Dallas TX State Administrators amp Collaboration Directors MeetingSeptember 27shy29 | Alexandria VA Texas Head Start Association MeetingOctober 14 | Dallas Region 6 Head Start Association ConferenceOctober 18shy21 | Oklahoma City OK
and more
Do you have an upcoming event that needs to goonto the calendar If so email tecpdsuthtmcedu to let usknow
Click here for a complete list of upcoming events throughout theyear
Contact UsTexas Head Start State Collaboration Office7000 Fannin St Suite 1920Houston TX 77030
Phone 713shy500shy3832 or 713shy500shy3835Fax 713shy500shy3820Email headstartuthtmceduWebsite httpthsscouthtmcedu
Childrens Learning Institute 7000 Fannin UCT 2300 Houston TX 77030
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The CIRCLE CDA Training program builds upon CLIs establishedand wellshyrespected eCIRCLE online professional developmentcourses currently used in Texas School Ready and availablethrough CLI Engage To complement the 80 hours of eCIRCLEcoursework CLI has developed an additional 40 hours of onlinemodules to ensure that all of the content areas for the CDA arecovered providing 100 percent of the training hours needed forteachers to qualify for the CDA CLI has also developed materialsto assist teachers in writing their CDA competency statements acritical component of a CDA The CIRCLE CDA Training programis designed for preschool teachers but will expand to infanttoddlerteachers in the near future
All CIRCLE CDA Training courses and materials will be hosted onCLI Engage and be available for free to all teachers enrolled on theplatform in the September 2016
Are you in the Houston area Join us for CLIsFall Lunch and Learn exploring the dynamicrelationship between research and educatorsdayshytoshyday practices and how the two can
inform one another Specific projects will be discussed asexamples of how researchers and educators can work togetherand learn from each other resulting in better reading outcomes forstudents Participants will hear about some of the cuttingshyedgeresearch taking place at CLI to study effective reading instructionfor students in preK through grade 12
Date October 4 2016Time 11 am shy 1 pmRegister here
CIRCLE CDA TrainingProgram Coming ThisMonth to CLI Engage
Public school and charter school teachersHead Start teachersTeachers at Texas Rising Star certified providersPast and present Texas School Ready teachers Learn more about the CIRCLE CDA Training Program
CIRCLE Progress Monitoring SystemFREE to all Texas Head StartsGreat news shy the CIRCLE Progress Monitoring System is availableat no cost to all Head Start programs in Texas CshyPM is acomprehensive researchshyvalidated ongoing progress monitoringtool that enables teachers to assess a childs progress in aparticular skill almost instantly Available in both English andSpanish CshyPM has established benchmarks for children fromthree to five years old The instrument is developmentallylinguistically and culturally appropriate as well as valid andreliable in the language in which it is used
All assessments and reporting features are on the CLI Engageplatform which also houses professional development andclassroom activities all freely available to Texas Head Startprograms CshyPM includes direct assessments in language andliteracy math science social studies and phonological
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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awareness and six observable checklists including social andemotional physical health and approaches to learning
Ready to signshyup or need more informationContact us at cliengageuthtmcedu
Careers Improving the Literacy RateThe ability to read and write is a skill most of us take for grantedHowever for some literacy is an elusive ideal that takes a littleextra to obtain With our society heavily relying on the writtenword it is of the utmost importance to make sure this skill isrefined and used to its full potential
LearnHowToBecomeorg began in late 2013 Their mission is tohelp students or other aspiring professionals understand what ittakes to land their perfect career from picking the right school allthe way to climbing the company ladder They are passionateabout creating a oneshystop comprehensive resource that can guideindividuals through each of the steps they need to take to beginfurther or change their career path
They have featured digital tools and apps career paths as well ashow to take action giving the power of reading amp writing Click onthe link to the website to view the guidebook and other onlineresources httpwwwlearnhowtobecomeorgmakeshyashydifferenceshycareersliteracy
September Observances amp Fun FactsNational Cholesterol Education National Honey Month National School Success MonthWhole Grains MonthProstate Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia amp Lymphoma Awareness Month
Fruit amp Veggies of the Month shy Figs Peppers Cayenne PepperChili Peppers Poblano Peppers Serrano Pepper Jalapeno Pepper(Add them to your diet)
September 11th shy Grandparents DaySeptember 22nd shy Autumn Begins September 26th shy Family Health amp Fitness Day USA (Get up andget movingI Am Moving I Am Learning
September is National DisasterPreparedness MonthTornados earthquakes floods and fires are disasters that canbring tragedy to communities and families across the nation Beingprepared for events such as these by having an emergency plancan make a real difference in peoples lives September is NationalDisaster Preparedness Month a time when organizationscommunities and families are encouraged to plan for emergenciesand the unexpected This years theme Dont WaitCommunicate reminds us that we should have a conversationabout what to do in an emergency and that the last thing we wantto worry about in an emergency is how to communicate with ourfamily
Below are a few resources available to help you get started
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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creating a preparedness plan
The Department of Homeland Securitys NationalPreparedness Month website is great source for informationon preparing families and communities for all types ofpossible emergencies including resources on making plansand preparing emergency kitsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention incollaboration with the American Red Cross created theEmergency Preparedness and You web section whichidentifies and answers common questions about preparingfor unexpected events
Trauma can have a negative impact on childrens and youthsshortshy and longshyterm wellshybeing Parents professionals and othercaring adults can use the resources below to learn about howtrauma affects children and youth and what they can do to help
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offersinformation on helping children families communities andprofessionals be prepared and recoverChild Welfare Information Gateway has collectedresources for professionals to help them provide traumashyinformed care to children youth and families Also be sureto check out Parenting a Child Who Has ExperiencedTrauma for information on how trauma can affect children ofall ages and what parents can do help support theirchildrens healing
THSSCO Tidbits
Oral Health in Pregnancy Please check out the new publication Oral Health in Pregnancyfrom Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice in the Journal ofObstetric Gynecologic amp Neonatal Nursing Oral health is crucialto overall health Because of normal physiologic changespregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in terms of oralhealth Pregnant women and their providers need more knowledgeabout the many changes that occur in the oral cavity duringpregnancy In this article we describe the importance of therecognition prevention and treatment of oral health problems inpregnant women We offer educational strategies that integrateinterprofessional oral health competencies
httpwwwjognnorgarticleS0884shy2175(16)30159shy9abstract
Kidsgov Lesson Plan Ideas and Activities forSeptemberStart your school year off right by checkingthewwwKidsgov September calendar for upcoming specialevents Our calendar features websites lesson plans andactivities for Hispanic Heritage Month National Day of Serviceand Remembrance the first day of fall and a lot more
Texans Care for Children Launched a New Websitehttptxchildrenorg
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 77
FREE Oral Health Support for Head StartEarly HeadStart Programs
SmileConnectorg is a FREE site for teachers that allows them torequest onsite dental education services andor supplies for theirstudents at no cost
Web Site wwwsmileconnectorg
Upcoming Events
National Workforce RegistrySeptember 6shy9 l Denver CO Texas AEYC Annual Conference September 22shy24 | Dallas TX State Administrators amp Collaboration Directors MeetingSeptember 27shy29 | Alexandria VA Texas Head Start Association MeetingOctober 14 | Dallas Region 6 Head Start Association ConferenceOctober 18shy21 | Oklahoma City OK
and more
Do you have an upcoming event that needs to goonto the calendar If so email tecpdsuthtmcedu to let usknow
Click here for a complete list of upcoming events throughout theyear
Contact UsTexas Head Start State Collaboration Office7000 Fannin St Suite 1920Houston TX 77030
Phone 713shy500shy3832 or 713shy500shy3835Fax 713shy500shy3820Email headstartuthtmceduWebsite httpthsscouthtmcedu
Childrens Learning Institute 7000 Fannin UCT 2300 Houston TX 77030
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awareness and six observable checklists including social andemotional physical health and approaches to learning
Ready to signshyup or need more informationContact us at cliengageuthtmcedu
Careers Improving the Literacy RateThe ability to read and write is a skill most of us take for grantedHowever for some literacy is an elusive ideal that takes a littleextra to obtain With our society heavily relying on the writtenword it is of the utmost importance to make sure this skill isrefined and used to its full potential
LearnHowToBecomeorg began in late 2013 Their mission is tohelp students or other aspiring professionals understand what ittakes to land their perfect career from picking the right school allthe way to climbing the company ladder They are passionateabout creating a oneshystop comprehensive resource that can guideindividuals through each of the steps they need to take to beginfurther or change their career path
They have featured digital tools and apps career paths as well ashow to take action giving the power of reading amp writing Click onthe link to the website to view the guidebook and other onlineresources httpwwwlearnhowtobecomeorgmakeshyashydifferenceshycareersliteracy
September Observances amp Fun FactsNational Cholesterol Education National Honey Month National School Success MonthWhole Grains MonthProstate Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia amp Lymphoma Awareness Month
Fruit amp Veggies of the Month shy Figs Peppers Cayenne PepperChili Peppers Poblano Peppers Serrano Pepper Jalapeno Pepper(Add them to your diet)
September 11th shy Grandparents DaySeptember 22nd shy Autumn Begins September 26th shy Family Health amp Fitness Day USA (Get up andget movingI Am Moving I Am Learning
September is National DisasterPreparedness MonthTornados earthquakes floods and fires are disasters that canbring tragedy to communities and families across the nation Beingprepared for events such as these by having an emergency plancan make a real difference in peoples lives September is NationalDisaster Preparedness Month a time when organizationscommunities and families are encouraged to plan for emergenciesand the unexpected This years theme Dont WaitCommunicate reminds us that we should have a conversationabout what to do in an emergency and that the last thing we wantto worry about in an emergency is how to communicate with ourfamily
Below are a few resources available to help you get started
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 67
creating a preparedness plan
The Department of Homeland Securitys NationalPreparedness Month website is great source for informationon preparing families and communities for all types ofpossible emergencies including resources on making plansand preparing emergency kitsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention incollaboration with the American Red Cross created theEmergency Preparedness and You web section whichidentifies and answers common questions about preparingfor unexpected events
Trauma can have a negative impact on childrens and youthsshortshy and longshyterm wellshybeing Parents professionals and othercaring adults can use the resources below to learn about howtrauma affects children and youth and what they can do to help
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offersinformation on helping children families communities andprofessionals be prepared and recoverChild Welfare Information Gateway has collectedresources for professionals to help them provide traumashyinformed care to children youth and families Also be sureto check out Parenting a Child Who Has ExperiencedTrauma for information on how trauma can affect children ofall ages and what parents can do help support theirchildrens healing
THSSCO Tidbits
Oral Health in Pregnancy Please check out the new publication Oral Health in Pregnancyfrom Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice in the Journal ofObstetric Gynecologic amp Neonatal Nursing Oral health is crucialto overall health Because of normal physiologic changespregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in terms of oralhealth Pregnant women and their providers need more knowledgeabout the many changes that occur in the oral cavity duringpregnancy In this article we describe the importance of therecognition prevention and treatment of oral health problems inpregnant women We offer educational strategies that integrateinterprofessional oral health competencies
httpwwwjognnorgarticleS0884shy2175(16)30159shy9abstract
Kidsgov Lesson Plan Ideas and Activities forSeptemberStart your school year off right by checkingthewwwKidsgov September calendar for upcoming specialevents Our calendar features websites lesson plans andactivities for Hispanic Heritage Month National Day of Serviceand Remembrance the first day of fall and a lot more
Texans Care for Children Launched a New Websitehttptxchildrenorg
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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FREE Oral Health Support for Head StartEarly HeadStart Programs
SmileConnectorg is a FREE site for teachers that allows them torequest onsite dental education services andor supplies for theirstudents at no cost
Web Site wwwsmileconnectorg
Upcoming Events
National Workforce RegistrySeptember 6shy9 l Denver CO Texas AEYC Annual Conference September 22shy24 | Dallas TX State Administrators amp Collaboration Directors MeetingSeptember 27shy29 | Alexandria VA Texas Head Start Association MeetingOctober 14 | Dallas Region 6 Head Start Association ConferenceOctober 18shy21 | Oklahoma City OK
and more
Do you have an upcoming event that needs to goonto the calendar If so email tecpdsuthtmcedu to let usknow
Click here for a complete list of upcoming events throughout theyear
Contact UsTexas Head Start State Collaboration Office7000 Fannin St Suite 1920Houston TX 77030
Phone 713shy500shy3832 or 713shy500shy3835Fax 713shy500shy3820Email headstartuthtmceduWebsite httpthsscouthtmcedu
Childrens Learning Institute 7000 Fannin UCT 2300 Houston TX 77030
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creating a preparedness plan
The Department of Homeland Securitys NationalPreparedness Month website is great source for informationon preparing families and communities for all types ofpossible emergencies including resources on making plansand preparing emergency kitsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention incollaboration with the American Red Cross created theEmergency Preparedness and You web section whichidentifies and answers common questions about preparingfor unexpected events
Trauma can have a negative impact on childrens and youthsshortshy and longshyterm wellshybeing Parents professionals and othercaring adults can use the resources below to learn about howtrauma affects children and youth and what they can do to help
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offersinformation on helping children families communities andprofessionals be prepared and recoverChild Welfare Information Gateway has collectedresources for professionals to help them provide traumashyinformed care to children youth and families Also be sureto check out Parenting a Child Who Has ExperiencedTrauma for information on how trauma can affect children ofall ages and what parents can do help support theirchildrens healing
THSSCO Tidbits
Oral Health in Pregnancy Please check out the new publication Oral Health in Pregnancyfrom Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice in the Journal ofObstetric Gynecologic amp Neonatal Nursing Oral health is crucialto overall health Because of normal physiologic changespregnancy is a time of particular vulnerability in terms of oralhealth Pregnant women and their providers need more knowledgeabout the many changes that occur in the oral cavity duringpregnancy In this article we describe the importance of therecognition prevention and treatment of oral health problems inpregnant women We offer educational strategies that integrateinterprofessional oral health competencies
httpwwwjognnorgarticleS0884shy2175(16)30159shy9abstract
Kidsgov Lesson Plan Ideas and Activities forSeptemberStart your school year off right by checkingthewwwKidsgov September calendar for upcoming specialevents Our calendar features websites lesson plans andactivities for Hispanic Heritage Month National Day of Serviceand Remembrance the first day of fall and a lot more
Texans Care for Children Launched a New Websitehttptxchildrenorg
9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
httpsuiconstantcontactcomvisualeditorvisual_editor_previewjspagentuid=1125696626589amparchive=trueampprint=true 77
FREE Oral Health Support for Head StartEarly HeadStart Programs
SmileConnectorg is a FREE site for teachers that allows them torequest onsite dental education services andor supplies for theirstudents at no cost
Web Site wwwsmileconnectorg
Upcoming Events
National Workforce RegistrySeptember 6shy9 l Denver CO Texas AEYC Annual Conference September 22shy24 | Dallas TX State Administrators amp Collaboration Directors MeetingSeptember 27shy29 | Alexandria VA Texas Head Start Association MeetingOctober 14 | Dallas Region 6 Head Start Association ConferenceOctober 18shy21 | Oklahoma City OK
and more
Do you have an upcoming event that needs to goonto the calendar If so email tecpdsuthtmcedu to let usknow
Click here for a complete list of upcoming events throughout theyear
Contact UsTexas Head Start State Collaboration Office7000 Fannin St Suite 1920Houston TX 77030
Phone 713shy500shy3832 or 713shy500shy3835Fax 713shy500shy3820Email headstartuthtmceduWebsite httpthsscouthtmcedu
Childrens Learning Institute 7000 Fannin UCT 2300 Houston TX 77030
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9152016 News from the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office
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FREE Oral Health Support for Head StartEarly HeadStart Programs
SmileConnectorg is a FREE site for teachers that allows them torequest onsite dental education services andor supplies for theirstudents at no cost
Web Site wwwsmileconnectorg
Upcoming Events
National Workforce RegistrySeptember 6shy9 l Denver CO Texas AEYC Annual Conference September 22shy24 | Dallas TX State Administrators amp Collaboration Directors MeetingSeptember 27shy29 | Alexandria VA Texas Head Start Association MeetingOctober 14 | Dallas Region 6 Head Start Association ConferenceOctober 18shy21 | Oklahoma City OK
and more
Do you have an upcoming event that needs to goonto the calendar If so email tecpdsuthtmcedu to let usknow
Click here for a complete list of upcoming events throughout theyear
Contact UsTexas Head Start State Collaboration Office7000 Fannin St Suite 1920Houston TX 77030
Phone 713shy500shy3832 or 713shy500shy3835Fax 713shy500shy3820Email headstartuthtmceduWebsite httpthsscouthtmcedu
Childrens Learning Institute 7000 Fannin UCT 2300 Houston TX 77030
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