Parents Encouraged to Get Involved

posted 9/10/19 -- Head Start Policy Council provides many opportunities for parents to grow as leaders and partner with educators to ensure their child - and all children - have a successful school year.

Policy Council members are currently enrolled Head Start parents and interested community members who act as a link between the people making and carrying out decisions and the people Head Start serves.

They also receive training and information valuable to them as parents and community members.LCCAA Head Start Policy Council is formed by parent elections. During the first parent meetings at each center, representatives are chosen. Policy Council then elects officers and meets monthly. The President of Policy Council also serves on the LCCAA Board of Directors.

No experience is needed. Serving on Policy Council provides many opportunities including:

• * Learning leadership skills
• * Attending training
• * Providing input on parentconcerns
• * Serving on several differentcommittees
• * Evaluating the program
• * Reviewing programpolicies, goals and budget
• * Learning more about your community and what HeadStart has to offer

Be sure to attend your center's first Parent Meeting and get involved!