News You Can Use Week of July 29 2011
Congratulations To The Winners Of The Membership Renewal Challenge!
All NHSA Program Members who renewed their membership by July 1, 2011 were included in a drawing for two incredible prizes: a SMART Table and a complete classroom library donated by Scholastic Classroom & Library Group.
- SMART Table: Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska Migrant & Seasonal; Gering, NE
- Complete Classroom Library: South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.; Framingham, MA
A special thank you to all NHSA members who renewed by July 1st! We look forward to working with you over the coming year and keeping the window of opportunity open for all Early Head Start and Head Start children.
QRIS and CLASSTM: Emphasizing Effective Teacher Interaction to Improve Child Outcomes
The QRIS National Learning Network and the BUILD Initiative invite you to participate in a webinar at 1 pm EDT on August 17, 2011.
Studies have shown consistently that the quality of teacher-child interaction is related to preschooler gains in pre-reading and math skills and contributes to preschoolers' social competence in the kindergarten year and beyond. With that in mind, researchers at the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education created the Classroom Assessment Scoring SystemTM (CLASSTM) tool to observe and assess emotional, organizational, and instructional elements of quality in early childhood educational environments. The system is now being used to assess preschool classrooms and is being piloted in toddler programs as well. Final publication of the Toddler CLASS is expected in January 2013, while the Infant CLASS tool is under development.
Several states have now integrated CLASSTM into their quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS). On this webinar, you will learn more about the CLASSTM tool. You will also hear from several states that have integrated CLASS into their quality rating system. They will share both the benefits and challenges of using this system.
This webinar will be helpful to state leaders currently developing, piloting or updating their QRIS systems and those who want to learn more about CLASS TM and how it can be used to not only assess but also improve the quality of teacher-child interaction.
Email gcobb@buildinitiative.org for more information
To register, click on this link: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=wk629b1xocru
Abriendo Puertas Update
We are excited to share that the 20-state Abriendo Puertas training network has launched! Additionally, we're planning a second National Facilitators Training for December 8, 9, and 10 in New Orleans, LA and will be recruiting 10 more teams of two, so stay tuned!
Leaders as Learners
Our October 2011 session in Denver is full. But don't worry, we are working on a third and final training to take place in Atlanta, GA, in February 2012. Priority registration will go to individuals who serve on state, regional and national Head Start association boards and Early Learning Advisory Councils.
For more information on Leaders as Learners, click on this link: http://www.nhsa.org/services/professional_development/leaders_as_learners
Registration Now Open for NHSA's October Training Institutes!
Don't miss these extraordinary training events, scheduled the day before and the day following the Office of Head Start Birth to Five Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. Register now!
28th Annual NHSA Parent Training Conference - Save the Date
NHSA's Annual Head Start Parent Conference is the only national parent conference that delivers high-quality training and educational opportunities to Head Start parents and those who work with or on behalf of parents. This year's conference will be Held in New Orleans, LA, December 9-13. Mark your calendars now!
Legal Advisory Service: Summer Sale
All on-demand webinars are $100 off!
It's not too late. You still have two weeks to receive $100 off the Head Start Legal Advisory Service's on-demand training webinars. Each webinar is 2 hours long and can be watched an unlimited number of times for 30 days. The on-demand webinars are regularly $250 for NHSA members and $275 for non-members. During this sale, they are only $150 for NHSA members and $175 for non-members!
Led by Ted Waters and Zoë Beckerman, these webinars are a collaboration between Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP and the National Head Start Association, these webinars are designed with programs like you in mind
View and register for our on-demand programs here: HeadStart.PeachNewMedia.com
And don't forget about our Back-to-School Special. This Special allows you to purchase 5 LIVE webinars for the price of 4.
See HeadStart.PeachNewMedia.com for details.