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Getting Involved

Head Start and Early Head Start encourages parents and families to become involved in their children’s education, both in and out of the classroom. This fact sheet offers suggestions to parents, and families on how to get involved with the HS/EHS programs.

  • As parents and families of HS/EHS children, there are many ways for you to become involved and stay engaged in the program, and in your children’s education and future. 
  • Research shows that children whose parents are involved in their education do better in school. 
  • Getting involved at the preschool level will prepare you to be active once your children enter elementary school, middle school, and high school. 
  • Schools need parent and family involvement to succeed just as much as your children do.  
  • As parents and family members, HS/EHS welcomes you in the classroom. 
  • The program also teaches you how to create a learning environment at home in an effort to support classroom learning.
  • To become better role models for your children, HS/EHS will help you explore opportunities to expand your education, find or get a better job.
  • HS/EHS recognizes that parents and families are the strongest supporters of their children and encourages involvement as their children’s advocates.  
  • Attend HS/EHS Start staff/parent meetings.
  • Attend training to learn the rights and responsibilities concerning children’s education in school.
  • Get involved in decisions about your children’s education by learning to communicate with teachers and other school staff.
  • Serve on a HS/EHS committee, such as the Policy Council or Health Services Advisory Council.
  • Learn how to become involved in developing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) if your child has special needs.
  • Learn how to tell your personal story effectively in front of public officials, school officials, and others who can influence how education and other programs for children operate.
  • Become an effective advocate for your children requires becoming involved in their education and their lives.
To learn more about your rights as parents, click on the Parent Handbook link..