Attachment D - January Program Information Summaries.pdf

ATTACHMENT D 
 
 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
Coaching Institute 
On January 16, an Education Specialist led a Coaching Institute session with 22 
coaches to enhance their ability to interpret and utilize data from new assessment 
reports, thereby improving their coaching interactions with teachers. Coaches gained 
confidence and developed skills in using these reports during coaching conversations.  
 
Arizona College of Nursing Partnership 
In January, the Head Start program partnered with the Arizona College of Nursing, 
welcoming fourteen nursing students for a two-week rotation at Deer Valley Early Head 
Start. They assist teachers and support children by engaging in educational activities, 
encouraging healthy life skills, offering emotional support, fostering a safe environment 
for children, and promoting parental involvement. Their contributions enrich the learning 
setting and support children's well-being and school readiness. 
 
Health Trainings  
On January 15 and 22, the Head Start Birth to Five Health Specialist conducted training 
sessions for a total of 25 parents at Sunridge and Sun Canyon Elementary schools. The 
sessions covered schools' sick policies, illness prevention strategies, handwashing 
techniques, and Head Start health requirements, including medical exams, online 
registration, and health-related questions. Participants received a digital thermometer 
donated by Blue Cross/Blue Shield to take home.