Attachment D - April Program Information Report

Attachment D 
 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
Guest Speakers       
On April 4, Head Start Birth to Five Inclusion Specialists were guest speakers during “The 
Young Exceptional Child” class at Paradise Valley Community College. The Inclusion 
Specialists discussed Head Start services and their roles within the program and the 
community to 17 students working toward an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood. 
  
Early Head Start Annual Visit to the Phoenix Zoo 
On April 7, 293 Early Head Start children and parents visited the Phoenix Zoo. Staff 
created a zoo scavenger hunt. For this activity, each child received four cards with 
pictures of different animals. While exploring the zoo, children matched their cards with 
the corresponding animals. Parents helped the children name the animals and identify 
what sounds the animals make.  
  
Maryvale Resource Fair 
On April 9, Head Start Birth to Five staff hosted a table at a resource fair held at the 
Maryvale Community Center. Staff provided information on the Head Start program to 
over 150 attendees, with 10 families submitting a pre-application form. Staff also 
networked with other City departments and organizations to expand community 
partnerships and resources for families. 
   
Facebook Live Job Fair 
On April 20, the Head Start Birth to Five Program and two Education Service Providers, 
Booker T. Washington Child Development Center and Greater Phoenix Urban League, 
highlighted available positions during the live job fair hosted by the Arizona Head Start 
Association. Participants described their Head Start programs, requirements for the open 
positions, benefits, and contact information for those interested in applying. The event 
was recorded to be shared through Facebook.