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A Parent's Guide For a Successf u 1 EVEN START Program North Little Rock School District 2700 Poplar Street North Little Rock, AR 7 2115 (501) 771-8163 l Foreword We are pleased to welcome you and your child to the North Little Rock School District Even Start Program. This guide is designed to acquaint the families participating in Even Start with the goais and objectives of the program. School District Staff James Smith Gene Jones Esther Crawford Jim Dyer Jann Pharo Nova Staggs Superintendent Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Director of Elementary Education Director, Even Start Even Start Coordinator Language Arts Coordinator School Board Members Mrs. Mable Mitchell Mr. Prentice Dupins Mrs. Pat Blackstone Mr. Lynn H~ilton Mrs. Dixie Harrison Mrs. Emily Denton Rev. J.W. Johnson President Vice President Secretary Member Member Member Member What is Even Start? Even Start is ... a home and center-based education program for ~ three year old children and their parents . .. . designed to provide early childhood education to young children while simultaneously providing basic skills and literacy instruction for their parents . . . . a commitment for parents to work with trained paraprofessionals on specific skills to help better prepare their child/children for school . .. . designed to equip parents with the skills necessary to improve their own education and to create a positive, nurturing home environment for their child/children . .. . a federal program which the North Little Rock School District is pleased to offer to patrons in target areas. What are the Even Start goals for parents? To learn to assess the educational needs of your child. To become aware of how to use everyday living experiences and materials to enhance your child's learning. To develop ideas and materials on how to become a better teacher of your child. To improve your knowledge and understanding of early childhood development. To improve your abilities to use your own resources to the best advantage. To help you reinforce your child's positive behavior. To help you assess your family's health, nutritional and safety needs and access appropriate resources. Once every two weeks a trained paraprofessional assigned to your area will visit your home. You and the paraprofessional will work together to plan and implement activities, techniques and lessons which will enhance learning for you and your child. Parents and children will also be scheduled for activities outside the home every other week. These activities include: field trips, computer-assisted instruction, arts and crafts, videos, workshops, and presentations designed for the interests and needs of Even Start participants. What are the guidelines and expectations for Even Start parents? Help us serve you better by observing the following guidelines: - Be at home at the time of your scheduled home visit. - Attend group meetings scheduled in your area or at the Parent Center. - Call your paraprofessional or the Even Start office if you are unable to keep your appointment. - Work with your child on a regular basis. - Have completed activities ready to be checked by your paraprofessional. - Call the Even Start office at 771-8163 or 771-8161 if your paraprofessional is not keeping appointments with you. Occasionally, an emergency or other unexpected situation will occur that will prevent you from keeping your appointment. Should this happen, we ask that you contact your paraprofessional or the Even Start office. Please work with your assigned paraprofessional to reschedule your make-up lesson as soon as possible. What kinds of skills will children in Even Start be taught? An Overview of Skill Areas and Activities Basic Skill Areas Tactile Discrimination Visual Discrimination Auditory Discrimination Conceptual Discrimination Types of Activities Using materials and objects of various textures, shapes, and sizes to: Touch Identify Describe Compare Using objects and pictures which vary by size, color, shape, direction and number to: Identify Describe Compare Using different sounds to: Listen Identify Describe Compare Imitate Using spatial concepts (up/ down, next to, between, on/ under, in front/behind) to: Describe Compare Identify Imitate Follow directions Give directions Language Development and Verbal Expression Eye-hand Coordination Pre-math Concepts Listening to stories Identifying pictures Asking and answering questions Completing sentences Describing real situations Describing imaginary situations Completing a story Telling a story Imitating parts of a story Reading pictures and symbols Expanding ideas Name common objects Classify Drawing lines over a pattern Copying lines and angle designs Drawing within a given path Discriminating by size Counting 0-10 Identifying specific quantities Identifying relative quantities (more/less) Matching same quantities Matching numbers to quantities Ordering quantities Recognizing numerals Writing numerals Logical Thinking Self-concept Creativity Motor Skills Using given pictures to: Analyze Organize Classify Complete information Sorting objects Sorting pictures Eliminating unnecessary information Ordering information Recalling information Describing oneself Describing one's family Expressing likes and dislikes Teaching newly learned skills Drawing freely Completing pictures Telling stories Completing stories Acting out parts of stories Fingerplays Work with clay Finger painting Scribble Roll Climb Crawl Jump What else do Even Start parents need to know? Q. Who is eligible for the Even Start Program? A. Families with three to four year old children (children must be 3 by October 1, 1991) who are not served by preschool or by a similar family-centered program and in which a parent has a need for basic skills training or literacy education. Q. What do the program activities include? A. Program activities include: identifying and recruiting eligible children
screening and preparing parents and children for participation, including testing, referral to necessary counseling, and related services
designing programs and providing support services
establishing instructional programs for the adults, training them to support the educational growth of their children, and preparing children for success in the regular school program
providing special training for staff
providing and monitoring integrated, home-based instructional services
and coordinating Even Start programs with other related programs. Q. How does a family enroll? A. Call the Even Start Office at 771-8163 or neighborhood elementary school office. Q. What is the purpose of adult literacy training? A. The purpose is to improve basic skill levels of parents in order to enable them to better serve as their child's first teacher and to improve their own educational level. Q. May parents who are Even Start participants elect to participate in only some of the family or parental activities? A. No. The Even Start program is a family literacy program. Its components are linked together in a unique effort to provide educational services to both parents and children. Both parents and children must participate in all activities intended to serve them. Q. How long must a family be in the program? A. A family must remain in the program for one school year. Q. Where will Even Start services and activities be located? A. Services/activities will be provided in the homes of the families being served, in the Parent Center, and in the community. Conclusion The North Little Rock School District is committed to providing a comprehensive, family-centered approach to both early childhood and parent education. The goals and objectives of North Little Rock Even Start are based on recognition of the fact that in terms of a child's education, "home is where the start is." We realize that you, the parent, are your child's first and, in many ways, most important teacher. We look forward to joining with you as partners in building a strong foundation for your child's success in learning and in enhancing your skills as both a learner and a teacher. We thank you for your commitment to the goal~ of North Little Rock School District Even Start. Booklet compiled by Nova Staggs and Jann Pharo Children Learn What They Live If children live with criticism, They learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, They learn to fight. If children live with ridicule, They learn to be shy. If children live with shame, They learn to feel guilty. If children live with tolerance, They learn to be patient. If children live with encouragement, They learn confidence. If children live with praise, They learn to appreciate. If children live with fairness, They learn justice. If children live with security, They learn to have faith. If children live with approval, They learn to like themselves. If children live with acceptance and friendship, They learn to find love in the world. Dorothy Law Nolte A Parent's Guide For A Successful HIPPY Program North Little Rock School District 2700 Poplar Street North Little Rock, AR 72115 (501) 771-8055 Foreword This parent's guide is written to acquaint you with the HIPPY Program philosophy and the policies that help make this program so successful. We are pleased to welcome you and your child to the HIPPY family and know that with your cooperation, both you and your child will reap educational benefits for years to come. HIPPY is a successful preschool program that really works. It works because of people like you. School Districts throughout the United States have reported excellent outcomes as a result of families participating in HIPPY. Thank you for taking time to teach your child. We know that you will enjoy playing an active role in developing his/her learning foundation. Your are after all, your child's first, most important and most influential Teacher! School District Staff Mr. James Smith Mr. Gene Jones Mrs. Esther Crawford Mrs. Barbara Gilkey Superintendent Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Director of Elementary Education HIPPY Coordinator School Board Members Mr. Lynn Hamilton Mrs. Mable Mitchell Mrs. Dixie Harrison Mr. Prentice Dupins Mrs. Emily Denton Mrs. Pat Blackstone Rev. J.W. Johnson President Vice President Secretary Member Member Member Member Parent's Prayer 0 HEAVENLY FATHER, make me a better parent. Teach me to understand my children, to listen patiently to what they have to say, and to answer all their questions kindly. Keep me from interrupting them or contradicting them. Make me as courteous to them as I would have them be to me. Forbid that I should ever laugh at their mistakes or resort to shame or ridicule when they displease me. May I never punish them for my won selfish satisfaction or to show my power. Let me not tempt my child to lie or steal. And guide me hour by hour that I may demonstrate by all I say and do that honesty produces happiness. Reduce, I pray, the meanness in me. And when I am out of sorts, help me O Lord, to hold my tongue. May I ever be mindful that my children are children and I should not expect of them the judgement of adults. Let me not rob them of the opportunity to wait on themselves and to make decisions. Bless me with the bigness to grant them all their reasonable requests and the courage to deny them privileges I know will do them harm. Make me fair and just and kind. And fit me, 0 Lord, to be loved and respected and imitated by my children. What is HIPPY? HIPPY is short for Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters. HIPPY originated in Israel in 1969 and has been in the United States for six years. ltis spreading rapidly in other European Countries and the United States. The North Little Rock HIPPY Program began in 1989 in the Redwood attendance area. It is a home based education program for four and five year old children and their parents. Parents commit themselves to work with a trained home visitor for thirty weeks on specific skills to help prepare their child/children for school. HIPPY is an excellent program and North Little Rock School District is pleased to offer this high quality program to patrons in the school district who live in the target areas being served by HIPPY. The Role Of Parents In HIPPY There are many things parents can do to help their child get ready for school. There are also many things parents can give to help children do better once they begin school. Two of the most important things you can give in HIPPY are: 1. Yourself 2. YourTime Yourself HIPPY requires that once every two weeks you allow a trained home visitor to visit in your home for thirty minutes to one hour to role play the weekly activities with you. In HIPPY you are also asked to attend a group meeting that is planned carefully and with a lot of fun and information. These meetings will be scheduled and a location determined early in the school year. North Little Rock School District provides many of opportunities for parents to get information on how to help their child achieve to his/her maximum ability. Parents are usually amazed when they begin communicating more openly and freely with their children. Also, many parents have stated that being involved in HIPPY has actually strengthened their relationship with their child. Your Time HIPPY is a 30 week program that runs concurrently with the school 1ears. The daily activities with your child requires only fifteen (15) inutes per day for five days per week. You may teach your child when _ is convenient for you, however we do recommend establishing a schedule so your child and you will get in HIPPY routine very quickly. Your home visitor will visit in your home or other designated location for your personal training at a time convenient for the two of you. A Parent'sH IPPYD 0 1s IfyouhavecommittedtoparticipateinHIPPY,pleasehelpusserveyou better by observing the following program guidelines. - Be home at the designated time that you have agreed to with your home visitor. - Attend group meeting scheduled to be held in your area - Call your home visitor or the HIPPY Office if you are unable to keep your appointment. - Teach your child on a regular basis. Please try not to get behind. - Have completed activities ready to be checked by your home visitor. - Keep up with your supplies and materials. Scissors, glue, pencils, booklets and a container will be issued at the beginning of the program. - Call the HIPPY Office at 771-8055 if your a home visitor is not keeping appointments with you. A Parent's HIPPY Do Not's Occasionally, an emergency or other unexpected situation will occur that will prevent you from keeping your appointment. Should this happen, we ask you to contact your home visitor or the HIPPY Office and inform them. Please reschedule for a later date as soon as possible. This will enable us to provide you the professional service you deserve. Please read the list of do not's to receive even better service. Do Not - Forget to call your home visitor or the HIPPY Office if you will be unable to keep your appointment. - Complete your child's work for him/her. - Miss group meetings or other scheduled events in HIPPY. - Misplace your supplies and materials. HIPPY Booklets Aee4 There are nine booklets in the four and five year old curriculum. Each is designed to help you teach your child specific skills. The booklets and the approximate week you should receive them are: Booklet Sounds I Hear Sometimes Big, Sometimes Small The Cat Who Liked for a House A Cookie for Kate Who Wants to Play With Susie's Preschool Goodbye Berry Beware Ducks Crossing Secret Name Booklet The Brave Frog A Hundred Rooms Pete and The Vegetable Soup The Rooster and the Hen Gary The Gardener We'll See Three Hardworking Girls Something Else Dan Goes To First Grade Weeks 1-3 4-6 7-10 11-14 15-16 17-20 21-23 24-26 27-30 Weeks 1-3 4-7 8-11 12-15 16-19 20-22 23-25 26-28 29-30 An Overview of Skill Areas and Activities Basic Skill Areas Types of Activities Tactile Discrimination Using materials and objects of various textures, shapes, and sizes to: Touch Identify Describe Compare Visual Discrimination Using objects and pictures which vary by size, color, shape, direction and number to: Identify Describe Compare Auditory Discrimination Using Different sounds to: Listen Identify Describe Compare Imitate Conceptual Discrimination Using spatial concepts (up/down, next to, between, on/under, in front/behind) to: Describe Compare Identify Imitate Follow directions Give directions Language Development and Verbal Expression Eye-hand Coordination Pre-math Concepts Logical Thinking Listening to stories Identifying pictures Asking and answering questions Completing sentences Describing real situations Describing imaginary situations Completing a story Telling a story Imitating parts of a story Reading pictures and symbols Expanding ideas Drawing lines over a pattern Copying lines and angle designs Drawing within a given path Copying letters and numbers Discriminating by size Counting 0 - 10 Identifying specific quantities Identifying relative quantities (more/less) Matching same quantities Matching numbers to quantities Ordering quantities Recognizing numerals Writing numerals Using given pictures to: Analyze Organize Classify Complete information Sorting objects Sorting pictures Eliminating unnecessary information Ordering information Recalling information Self-concept Creativity Describing oneself Describing one's family Expressing likes and dislikes Teaching newly learned skills Drawing freely Completing pictures Telling stories Completing stories Acting out parts of stories Questions and Answers You May Want to Know About the HIPPY Program Q. WHAT IS HIPPY? A. Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-based education program where a child is taught by a parent. Q. HOW WAS HIPPY DEVELOPED? A. HIPPY has been in operation since 1969 and was developed by Dr. Avima Lombard, Hippy Academic Director, the NCJY Research Institute for Innovation in Education, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Q. HOW OLD MUST A CHILD BE TO ENROLL IN HIPPY? A. A parent joins HIPPY when her /his child is 4 years old or the year before kindergarten. Q. HOW LONG MUST MY CHILD BE IN THE PROGRAM? A. A child must remain in the program for two years. Q. WHO IS MY CHILD'S TEACHER? A. Mon/Dad is the child's first teacher. However, a siblingmayteac1. the child when Mom/Dad is not available. Q. HOW MUCH TIME ID DEVOTED TO EACH LESSON? A. The lessons take about 15 to 20 minutes a day. Q. HOW DO YOU GET MATERIALS? A. A trained home visitor is responsible for the issuing of all HIPPY Program materials. Q. WHO WILL TEACH ME WHO TO USE THE HIPPY MATERIALS? A. Your home visitor is responsible for teaching you. However, the local HIPPY Coordinator will provide assistance. Q. HOW OFfEN ARE HOME VISITS MADE? A. Home visits are made bi-weekly by the a home visitor. Group meetings for the home visitor and all their mothers are held on the weeks following the home visits. Q. WHY SHOULD THE HOME VISITOR CONTINUE TO VISIT MY HOME ONCE I AM TRAINED TO USE THE MATERIAL? A. The materials change regularly and a parent leader maintains contact so as to assist with problems which may arise as you teach your child. Q. WHAT ARE TIIE CONTENTS OF THE MATERIAL? A. The contents of the material are: 1. Language 2. Math 3. Sensory and Perception Skills Q. HOW LONG HAS THE HIPPY PROGRAM BEEN IN ARKANSAS? A. The HIPPY Program began in Arkansas in 1986. Q. HOWLONG HASTHEHIPPYPROGRAMBEENINNORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT? A. The HIPPY Program began in North Little Rock School District in 1989. CHARACTECRA N'TB EC OUNTERFEITED LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN Take a moment to listen today To what your children are trying to say Listen today, whatever you do Or they won't be there to listen to you Listen to their problems, listen for their needs Praise their smallest triumphs, praise their smallest deeds Tolerate their chatter, amplify their laughter Find out what's the matter, find out what they're after But tell them that you love them, every single night And though you scold them, make sure you hold them, And tell them "Everything's all right." If we tell our children, all the bad in them we see They'll grow up exactly how we hoped they'd never be But ifwe tell our children, we're so proud to wear their name They'll grow up believing they're winners in the game. Take a moment to listen today To what your children are trying to say Listen today, whatever you do And they will come back to listen to you! A Home Visitor's Guide For A Successful HIPPY Program HIPPY USA North Little Rock School District 2700 Poplar Street North Little Rock, AR 72115 (501) 771-8055 Foreword This guide is written for Home visitors in the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters. It is designed to acquaint you with the HIPPY program philosophy and policies that govern the program. We hope it will provide the necessary information to help you become the best home visitor in the school district. We are pleased to have you as a staff member in North Little Rock School District and welcome you to the HIPPY Program. Please take a few minutes to read and familiarize yourself with the information in this booklet. HIPPY is a successful preschool program that works, but it requires a lot of dedication from home visitors, parents, other school district employees and community support. Many school districts throughout the United States have reported very good results after being involved in HIPPY for several years. We hope you will enjoy working with us, but more importantly, we hope you will commit yourself to providing the best possible service to families who will be entrusted to you. Good luck and remember that the staff is ready and willing to assist you in any way possible, all you must do is ask ! ! ! School District Staff Mr. James Smith Mr. Gene Jones Mrs. Bther Crawford Mrs. Barbara Gilkey Superintendent Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Director of Elementary Education HIPPY Coordinator School Board Members Mr. Lynn Hamilton Mrs. Mable Mitchell Mrs. Dixie Harrison Mr. Prentice Dupins Mrs. Emily Denton Mrs. Pat Blackstone Rev. J.W. Johnson President Vice President Secretary Member Member Member Member What is HIPPY! HIPPY is short for Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters. HIPPY originated in Israel in 1969 and has been in the United States for six years. It is spreading rapidly in other European countries and the United States. The North Little Rock HIPPY Program began in 1989 in the Redwood attendance area. HIPPY is a home based education program for four and five year old children and their parents. Parents commit themselves to work with a trained home visitor for thirtyweeks on specific skills to help prepare their child/children for school. HIPPY is an excellent program and North Little Rock School District is pleased to offer this high quality program to patrons in the school district who live in the target areas being served by HIPPY. The Role Of Home Visitors In HIPPY A home visitor can do many things to help families prepare their child/children for school. Once the home visitor arrives at the parents home, he/she must be ready to teach. Following is a guide for an effective home visit. At each home visit the home visitor should: 1. Review the activity packets from the previous week. 2. Instruct the parent in the upcoming week's material. 3. Discuss any problem which arose while the parent worked with the child and pass these concerns on to the coordinator for further discussion and assistance. 4. Let the parent know you are genuinely concerned about their involvement in HIPPY. 5. Be as professional and courteous as possible. You are the key to maintaining a working relationship with this family. Guidelines for Home Visitor's Home Visits 1. Before the home visit - prepare all materials to be used: a. Cut out pictures b. Prepare props - cups, silverware, stones, etc. c. Practice reading the texts aloud (both book and worksheets). d. Explore all problems and questions relating to the activities with the coordinator. 2. During the home visit: a. Establish a regular visiting day and hour. Help the mother maintain this regular contact by appearing punctually and well-prepared. b. Help Mother prepare the setting for working together: - turn off the television - sit next to a table or a similar clear flat working surface - settle children into activities or setting which will keep them busy. (Anticipate their needs and bring appropriate materials.) c. Examine the previous week's activity sheets - praise achievement and explore the reasons for incomplete work. Make a note of problems, children's responses, etc. on weekly report sheet. d. Work with Mother on the next week's activities: Role-play throughout. If Mother is capable, alternate teaching role with her. Play every activity with the mother. Make sure all necessary items are in the house - silverware, matches, coins, etc. and help Mother decide on alternatives where missing. Make sure the Mother is comfortable and understands the material in the workbook. 3. At the end of the visit: a. Discuss which activities the child will like/ find difficult - easy. b. Remind Mother of the group meeting- write the day and time on Page One by the activity book. 4. Other points to remember: a. Some mothers need help in finding ways to store the HIPPY materials. Discuss possibilities with her and encourage care and attention to the materials. b. The Aide is a Model for the mother. What she does and~ how she reacts, and how she enourages the mother all serve as examples for the mother, and will directly affect Mother's behavior with her child. c. It is not enough for Mother to understand. She must engage her child regularly and happily in the HIPPY activities if the child is to learn and progress, so that Mother is reinforced for her successful teaching. All the aide's efforts are directed to helping Mother be successful. d. If the home visitor feels that he/she is in a threatening or dangerous situation - LEA VE IMMEDIATELY. Contact your coordinator to discuss your next action. The Issue of Confidentiality Confidentiality is very important in any job, however, it becomes even more important in HIPPY. Parents will occasionally discuss personal issues with you and do not want to run the risk of hearing this information in the community. Home visitors are encouraged to respect the rights and privacy of conversations between you and a parent. Treat the parents warmly and enthusiastically, but stay away from personal comments about their homes, their dress, hairstyles, religion or other moral issues. Convey to Parents that you are trustworthy and respect them through your words and actions. Appropriate Attire For Home Visitors HIPPY Home visitors are community role models and should always be aware of their visibility in the neighborhood in which they work. When preparing for home visits, weekly training sessions, regional or other state meetings please dress appropriately. Be as neat as possible by not wearing shorts, tank tops, or thongs. Please keep hair clean and well groomed. Wear coordinated blouses, skirts, pants or dresses. "Parents See - Parents D0 11 There are regularly scheduled training sessions and workshops Home visitors must attend and "punctuality" or being on time is extremely important. If an emergency or other situation occurs that may detain you or keep you from attending a scheduled meeting, please call the HIPPY office at 771-8055 and notify them regarding your circumstances. Also, if you are unable to keep a scheduled home visit, you must contact the family immediately to inform them and reschedule for another time as soon as possible. Home visitors must give parents the courtesy they expect them to give. Contact the HIPPY office if major changes in your schedule should occur. The meetings you should plan to attend are: Weekly home visitors Training Sessions Regional home visitors Workshops Periodic State Training Sessions Child Development Associate Classes Other workshops as requested by the local or state office HIPPY Booklets Aee4 There are nine booklets in the four and five year old curriculum. Each is designed to help you teach your child specific skills. The booklets and the approximate week you should receive them are: Booklet Sounds I Hear Sometimes Big, Sometimes Small The Cat Who Liked for a House A Cookie for Kate Who Wants to Play With Susie's Preschool Goodbye Berry Beware Ducks Crossing Secret Name Booklet The Brave Frog A Hundred Rooms Pete and The Vegetable Soup The Rooster and the Hen Gary The Gardener We'll See Three Hardworking Girls Something Else Dan Goes To First Grade Weeks 1-3 4-6 7-10 11-14 15-16 17-20 21-23 24-26 27-30 Weeks 1-3 4-7 8-11 12-15 16-19 20-22 23-25 26-28 29-30 An Overview of Skill Areas and Activities Basic Skill Areas Types of Activities Tactile Discrimination Using materials and objects of various textures, shapes, and sizes to: Touch Identify Describe Compare Visual Discrimination Using objects and pictures which vary by size, color, shape, direction and number to: Identify Describe Compare Auditory Discrimination Using Different sounds to: Listen Identify Describe Compare Imitate Conceptual Discrimination Using spatial concepts (up/down, next to, between, on/under, in front/behind) to: Describe Compare Identify Imitate Follow directions Give directions .. Language Development and Verbal Expression Eye-hand Coordination Pre-math Concepts Logical Thinking Listening to stories Identifying pictures Asking and answering questions Completing sentences Describing real situations Describing imaginary situations Completing a story Telling a story Imitating parts of a story Reading pictures and symbols Expanding ideas Drawing lines over a pattern Copying lines and angle designs Drawing within a given path Copying letters and numbers Discriminating by size Counting 0 - 10 Identifying specific quantities Identifying relative quantities (more/less) Matching same quantities Matching numbers to quantities Ordering quantities Recognizing numerals Writing numerals Using given pictures to: Analyze Organize Classify Complete information Sorting objects Sorting pictures Eliminating unnecessary information Ordering information Recalling information Self-concept Creativity Describing oneself Describing one's family Expressing likes and dislikes Teaching newly learned skills Drawing freely Completing pictures Telling stories Completing stories Acting out parts of stories Questions and Answers You May Want to Know About the HIPPY Program Q. WHATISHIPPY? A Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-based education program where a child is taught by a parent. Q. HOW WAS HIPPY DEVELOPED? A. HIPPY has been in operation since 1969 and was developed by Dr. Avima Lombard, Hippy Academic Director, the NCJY Research Institute for Innovation in Education, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Q. HOW OLD MUST A CHILD BE TO ENROLL IN HIPPY? A. A parent joins HIPPY when her/his child is 4 years old or the year before kindergarten. Q. HOW LONG MUST MY CHILD BE IN THE PROGRAM? A. A child must remain in the program for two years. Q. WHO IS MY CHILD'S TEACHER? A. Mom/Dad is the child's first teacher. However, a sibling may teach the child when Mom/Dad is not available. Q. HOW MUCH TIME ID DEVOTED TO EACH LESSON? A. The lessons take about 15 to 20 minutes a day. Q. HOW DO YOU GET MATERIALS? A. A trained home visitor is responsible for the issuing of all HIPPY Program materials. Q. WHO WILL TEACH ME WHO TO USE THE HIPPY WS:TERIALS? A. Your home visitor is responsible for teaching you. However, the local HIPPY Coordinator will provide assistance. Q. HOW OFfEN ARE HOME VISITS MADE? A. Home visits are made bi-weekly by the a home visitor. Group meetings for the home visitor and all their mothers are held on the weeks following the home visits. Q. WHY SHOULD THE HOME VISITORS CONTINUE TO VISIT MY HOME ONCE I AM TRAINED TO USE THE MATERIAL? A The materials change regularly and a parent leader maintains contact so as to assist with problems which may arise as you teach your child. Q. WHAT ARE THE CONTENTS OF TI-IE MATERIAL? A. The contents of the material are: 1. Language 2. Math 3. Sensory and Perception Skills Q. HOW LONG HAS THE HIPPY PROGRAM BEEN IN ARKANSAS? A. The HIPPY Program began in Arkansas in 1986. Q. HOWLONG HASTHEHIPPYPROGRAMBEENINNORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT? A The HIPPY Program began in North Little Rock School District in 1989. CHARACTECRA N'TB EC OUNTERFEITED LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN Take a moment to listen today To what your children are trying to say Listen today, whatever you do Or they won't be there to listen to you Listen to their problems, listen for their needs Praise their smallest triumphs, praise their smallest deeds Tolerate their chatter, amplify their laughter Find out what's the matter, find out what they're after But tell them that you love them, every single night And though you scold them, make sure you hold them, And tell them "Everything's all right." If we tell our children, all the bad in them we see They'll grow up exactly how we hoped they'd never be But ifwe tell our children, we're so proud to wear their name They'll grow up believing they're winners in the game. Take a moment to listen today To what your children are trying to say Listen today, whatever you do And they will come back to listen to you! NOV 1 9 l~~l Office of DesegregatioMn onitoring EARLYC HILDHOOEDD UCATIOMN ANUAL(P OLICIES, ETC.) SEE ATTACHMEN7 T NOV 1 9 1991 Oft1ceo f DesegregatioMn onitoring EARLYC HILDHOOEDN ROLLMENBTY SCHOOL,A GE LEVEL (e.g. FOUR-YEAR-OLPDR OGRAM)R, ACE, GENDER See Page 5 of Central Elementary Profile See Attachment 8 Pre K GRADE LEVEL K 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 - 6 l)OTAL (Elementary ~PECIAL EDUCATION Resource t~lf-Contained more of dav or more .!!ehaviorAdjustment Chapter I Comp. Ed. p.m. Extended Day Lab Gifted Education Honors Program (Sec) Adv. Placement (Sec) II % . . ./ : . ..,. . # # # % # # . It . # .,. # ..., . 2 7.5 2 7.5 WHITE MALE FEMALE 2 7 3.8 13.2 9 11 18.8 22.9 15 11 28.8 22. 2 15 19 23.1 29.2 18 12 32.7 21. 8 18 14 32.7 25.5 15 13 31.9 27.7 90 80 28 25 4 11 12 15 41 44 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT TOT,._L BLACK WHITE MALE FEMALE 9 27 17 7.0 50.9 32 .1 20 15 12 1. 7 31. 3 25.0 26 11 13 ,o.o 21. 2 25.0 34 13 18 D2. 3 20.0 27. 7 30 11 13 4.5 20.0 23.6 32 10 12 8.2 18.2 21. 8 28 7 12 9.6 14. 9 25.5 170 67 80 53 20 25 23 85 ... 0- ... 1. Blt.CK 44 83.0 27 56.3 24 146. 2 31 47. 7 24 43.6 22 40.0 19 40.4 14 7 45 OTHER MINORITIES MALE FEMALE 1 2 .1 2 3.8 1 1.8 1 1.8 5 1. 3 TOTAL ENROLLMENT IN SPECIAL PROGRAMS WHITE TOT"'L BLACK TOT4\,. OTHER MINORITIES MALE FEMALE t,YHITE MALE FEMALE BLACK MALE FEMALE f'-..-..... ......._ ~I'> See SB / / I/ 25 25 50 66 63 129 3 13. 7 13. 7 27 36 34 .6 71 1 6 3 9 3 8 11 3 1.5 4.5 1.5 4 5.5 11 10 21 20 11 31 3 20 18 38 36 20 56 5 7 7 14 2 <
7 33 33 66 9 23 33 TOTAi,. PTHEA 1 2 .1 2 3.8 1 1.8 1 1.8 ~ 1.3 TOT"L OTHER 3 1 3 27 Attachment 8 Court approved ranges: TOTAL Elem.= ~., 37.3-62.3 48 52 65 55 55 4/ .>LL '""'"" 182 LO 55 71 M.S.= 35.2-58.8 H.S.= NA NOV 1 9 1991 Officeo f DesegregatioMn onitoring HIPPY PARTICIPATION,I NCLUDINGA REAS ERVED,R ACE, GENDER See Attachment 10 Attachment 10 NORTHL ITTLE ROCKS CHOOLD ISrRICT HIPPY PROGRAM HIPPY program will be established in lower socio-economic elementary attendance zones The 1991-92 HIPPY program has been expanded to three new areas. Currently the program serves Redwoc,c, Seventh Street, Centi al, Boone Park and parts of Glenview attendance zones. Fifteen staff members have been hi~ed to work with approximately 184 families who are participating in this years' proqram. Each staf: member completes at least two days o: training provided by the State HIPPY Office d~ring the week of September 9-12, 19~1. !raining cor.tinues tc be an import2nt component cf HIPPY a~c each Home Visitor is required tc attenc weekly training sessicns. rour parent orientatio11 sessions were held to explain the program philosophy. sixty-one parents atcended the meeticgs. The following information reflects program statistics: Number 0 Number of Total Number Black Families White Farr,ilies Served Age 4 Prc~ram 130 15 145 Age 5 Program ~8 1 39 Total 168 16 184 WED 1 2: S 3 NLRSCHOOLS N0kfH LITTLE ROCK SOIOOL DlSIRICl' 2700 POPLAR, r'. 0. BOX 687 NOl{J'HU TILE ROCKA R 7211::'.-.5:_: ___ _ October 27, 1993 MEJ\.TfOo. Polly Ramer.O fficeo f Desegregationr vfunitnring FROM: ~--\ti-ltlM.ibBley numA, ssist:inSt upcrimcndcnfot r Dcsegreg-c1tion SUB.JECT: Pre-SchooEl nrollmenDt ata NorlhL illh, RockS chooDl istticri nitintr.da n on-campusp r<:-kiu<leq,'3Iten program Jwi11g Im:1 991-9s2c hooylC llt. PrC1Cl1tltyh ere aret lll\.'e ~hoolsm th r,rc-t-
nderg:arkpnro gi.:-u,lliE, nrollmenitn fonum:iofno llow~: ~neP.M& 199l-9Z 199?-93 _1993~ Black. 21 22 Non-Blaclc 12 13 Tutal 33 35 % Bll!Ck 63,6 62.9 Centrs1E.Il s:m Black 22 30 32 Non-Ulack 4 l Total 27 31 J"G % Black 85.2 9G.8 88.9 Redwood Black (Janwry) 23 n Non-Black 2 1 Tobi 25 23 %Blaclc 92,0 9S.7 P. 0 1 Philosophy and Policies of The North LilUe Rock School District's Preschool Leaming Center Philosophy The North Little Rock School District believes that all parents want the best for their children. We also believe that some families need asSistance in preparing their children for school. Family mobility, single parent homes and changing values necessitate direct attention to the nuturing of the whole child in ways that neutraliZe the pressure and stress of daily living. A strong support oose from both home and school is important to the developing self-concept of the three and four-year-old. The North Little Rock School District's Preschool Learning Center Will address these issues by providing an environment that will sumwate and challenge each child as he/she proceeds through various stages of development. We will also encourage parents to become involved in their child's education through - newsletters containing activities that can be done at home, as wen as opportunities to come work with their child in the Center. . ....t he challenge of good education is to find the content and the methods of teaching that fit the young child. Then his mind Will really stretch ... Dur concern has to be to develop a love of teaming: James Hymes, 1974 Purpose The purpose of the North Little Rock School District Preschool Learning Center is : Goats To create a developmentally appropriate environment that challenges the child to think critically, work cooperatively, and solve problems creatively. To actively engage the child in constructing and reconstructing their physical and social worlds. To promote the meaningful involvement of parents and other community members in the child's education. The child will: - develop a positive self-concept and attitude towards learning , self-control and a sense of belonging . - develop curiOSiyt about the world, confidence as a learner , creativity and imagination. - use language to communicate effectively and to facilitate thinking and learning. -become competent in the management of their bodies, acqUire basic physical skills both gross motor and fine motor. Operational Policies The Preschool Leaming Center wm be open Monday through Friday and begin accepting children at 7 :30 AM. All children should be picked up by 5:00 PM. Between 7:30 - 8:25, the children will be provided breakfast and an opportunity for qUiet play. The instructional day will begin at 8:25 and continue until school is dismissed at 2: 5 5. Af terschool care is available until 5:00 for children enrolled in the center. The center will adhere to the North Little Rock School District and Central Elementary's calendars for parent- teacher conferences, special events and holidays. Child Admission Policies Target Population The Preschool Leaming Center will serve - the children of high school children. - the children from the Early Childhood Education Project for Handicapped Children (not to exceed l /4 of the Center's population). - the children in HIPPY project communtities who cannot be adequately served by HIPPY because of the absence of a cooperative or capable adult relative. - other children "at risk of school failure. Eligible students shall have at least one of the f on owing characteristics: I '- - low income level of parent (Dept. of Human Services and Head Start forms or copies of income tax forms may be used to document income level. See attached scale.) - low parental educational level ( A copy of school records or a statement from a school superintendent may serve as documentation.) - low birth weight -under five and one half pounds. (This can be documented by providing a copy of the hospital birth record or a birth certificate.) - teenage parent household ( Both the birth certificate of the child and parent is needed to document this.) - substance abuse/ addition ( A Jetter of ref erraJ from a physician. counselor, or a treatment center can serve as documentation.) - abuse or neglect(A Jetter from the Dept. of Human Serv. or SCAN documenting abuse/neglect wm acceptable.) ATTACnMENT A . I ABC PROGRAM .J> Lf)_L 1nCtJYC C\ fj INCOME ELIGIBILITY SCALE FAMILY SIZE l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ANNUALIN COME $ 9,600.00 12,553.00 15,506.00 18,460.00 21,414.00 24,367.00 24,921.00 25,475.00 26,029.00 26,582.00 Criteria for Dismissal The Preschool Learning Center is a part of the North Little Rock School District and will adhere to the district policies on the dismissal of a student. Staff Policies Hiring Prospective employees will follow the North Little Rock School District application process. In addition, personal or telephone contact whenever possible, will be made with the applicant's employers for the preceding siX (6) years to determine the employee's sUitability for child care. These contacts will be documented in the employee's records. The applicant must declare whether a court has denied him/her parental, custodial, or visitation rights as a resutt of child abuse and sign an authoriZation for release of confidential information contained within the Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry. The applicant will also sign an authorization for a Criminal Record Check from the State Police. No person convicted of an offense involving child abuse or child neglect shall be employed by an ABC funded program. Dismissal As the employees of the Preschool Learning Center are also employees of the North Little Rock School District, District policies concerning evaluation and dismissal will be followed. Inappropriate disciplinary measures such as hitting, pinching, twisting arm, verbal/ abusive language or anyother maltreatment of child will not be tolerated and may be cause for dismissal. Principal The principal must fulfill a strong leadership role in establishing a high quality preschool program. The person in this position must carefully work with the community as well as the administration in identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating the preschool program. Responsibilities: - Relate in an effective manner to the preschool children, their parents, the school staff, and the community. - Relate and enforce any standards as presented by the state and local boards. - Support the teaching staff in setting up and implementing a program based on sound child development principles. - Cooperate with the teacher in determining the needs and formulating the requests for instructional materials and equipment for use in the Center. - Interpret the preschool program to any of the auxillary services involved in the school operation. This would include: psychologists, counselors, librarians, cafeteria workers, and custodial staff. - Provide the appropriate teaching climate for optimum learning of young children. School Board The primary responsibility of the North Little Rock School Board is to"set direction for the school system to follow. That direction is expressed through written policies which serve as a guidance to the superintendent, administrative and teaching staffs, and the entire educational community. Toe board is the agency through which the School District acts in regard to school matters ... ..T. he board shall be cognizant that all actions must be taken in good faith, with reasonable prudence, sincerity and based on belief that such actions are correct and in the best interests of the School District in accordance with statutes and pertinent Judicial precedents. *taken from the North Little Rock School District Policy manual and Adminstrat1ve Handoook. Discipline Policy Be positive, firm, fair, and consistent. Center Rules 1. Listen 2.Share 3.Clean up 4. W a1k in the building. 5. Be polite. 6. Think of others. Disciplinary Procedures 1. Redirect the child ...t.o an acceptable activity of behavior. 2. Talk with the child ... in a positive manner. Discuss the rule, reason for the rule, and a workable solution to the problem. 3. Time_ out....i n a "think spot" in the room until the child regains self-control... not to exceed .S minutes. 4. Time out .... in the Center Office until the child feels he/she is ready to rejoin the group .... not to exceed 5 minutes. 5.C ontactp arent... .e ither by phone or in writing to elicit their help. 6. Parent Conference.. a t the Center to further discuss the problem and develop a plan together. ***Positive behavior will be rewarded through verbal praise, written awards, stickers and special activities. '""'Discipline shall not be associated with food, rest, toilet training, or isolation for illness. ***Physical punishment will not be used at the Center. Child Abuse Policy "'All accidents/ incidents will be documented usmg the following form and placed in the child's folder. This procedure will also be followed for accidents/incidents that occur in the home and are brought to our attention by the parent, child or a staff member. * The program director will be notified of all accidents/incidents as soon as possible. The Center's licensmg specialist will be notified of any serious accidents /incidents occuring at the center. By law, it is the responsibility of all staff members to report suspected child abuse or child neglect to SCAN or the Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-482-5964. Any report of neglect or abuse committed by a staff member will be investigated and handled on an individual baSis. Protective services will be notified immediately. Any staff member found gUllty of child neglect or abuse will be dismissed immediately. ACCIDENT /INCIDENT REPORT Check one Accident D Incident D To be filled aout as soon as possible on day of accident/incident by the person witnessing the occurance Child's Name ______________ _ Parent's Name ______________ _ Person in Charge ----------------------------------- Time of Accident/Incident _____________________ Date _______ _ Describe Accident/Incident (What happended) _______________________ _ Place of Accident/Incident Cause of Accident Describe the lnJury I Occurance ---------------------------------------- Names of Witnesses ----------------------------------- Who was not1f1ed (Parenti Relative) When, Date, Hour ________ _ Was child taken to Doctor) (Name. address. place. time)--------------------- Describe treatment administered by staff Slaff comments ---- -------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ This f Orm Is available upon request from the Child Care Licensing Specialist C:FS-S~4(R 11 '86)-105240 \
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