Head Start Policy Council

What is Policy Council?

Head Start Policy Council is composed of currently enrolled parents and community representatives and meets monthly. The Policy Council reviews all grant budgets and policies for the program year. Policy Council is also involved in the yearly program assessment.

Parent Policy Council representatives are elected by parents from each parent committee. Members are trained on the responsibilities of the Policy Council. Membership on Policy Council is very rewarding. It is a training ground for the development of decision-making, management and leadership skills.

Monthly meetings are held at Woodlawn Learning Center in the Media Center.

Please contact the Building Principal,

Mrs. Belinda Piercy, (Director)

Parent Coordinator -Mrs. Michelle Ford at 458-3689 should you have any questions or concerns.

More Than Just Words

Positive Family Communication

Family communication is much more than the exchange of words. It is what we say, how we say it and when we say it. Communicatin includes both verbal and nonverbal language including words, voice tone, posture and facial expressions. Communications includes saying what you mean and listening. Having positive family communication makes it easier to bring up important topics with your children. Positive communication skills will help you maintain strong relationships with your children.

• Talk about everyday stuff.
• Create times for talking, including weekly family meetings.
• Do an activity.Some children are not comfortable sitting and having a conversation.
• Try to listen without judging.
• Communicate without talking. leave a caring note or give a hug.
• Pick the right time to talk. Don't try to discuss something important while your child/children are upset or tired.
• Keep a sense of humor!!!
• Don't argue about who is right.
• Start a conversation to let your children know you care about what is happening in their lives.
• Be available. Make sure your children know you love them and "no matter what" they can come to you.
• Think through in advance what you want to say.