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    PROJECT CONNECT c/o Hyman Fine Elementary School 790 Oak Hill Avenue Attleboro, MA 02703 CLINTON LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT CONNECT c/o Hyman Fine Elementary School 790 Oak Hill Avenue Attleboro, Massachusctts 02703 (508) 223-3244 or 226-6832 Page 1 of 2 Fax: (508) 226-4751 PROJECT CONNECT A PUBLIC / PRIVATE EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERSHIP 1997/98 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Project Connect has provided funding for the following: 1. Part Day Preschool Programs - low income, at risk families - 125 preschoolers served 2. Childcare Subsidy for Working Families - 3, 4, and 5 year olds, state income guidelines - 68 income eligible families served 3. Assistance for Accreditation - (by National Association for the Education of Young Children) - 11 Attleboro centers 4. Assistance for CDA (Child Development Associate) Credentials - 15 individuals have received CDA credentials, 36 are currently in the program 5. Developmentally Appropriately Materials and Equipment - for participating centers, agencies, and family daycare providers 6. Cross Agency Training - 632 early childhood educators attended staff training 7. Action Support Team (educational/behavioral consultants) - 265 consultant visits, 2,045 consulting hours Page 2 of 2 PROJECT CONNECT 1997/98 PROGRAM OVERVIEW 8. Parenting Workshops and Support Groups 584 adults, 100 children in attendance 9. Story Hours - 36 story hours, 252 children, 180 adults 10. Lending Libraries - 2 large libraries and mini libraries at each participating center. Libraries contain parenting materials (books, articles, videos, etc.), age appropriate children's books, manipulatives, games, toys, etc., and developmentally appropriate supplies and materials for early childhood educators. 11. Family Network Center - children birth - 3 and their families - 137 children and families served 12. Parents As Teachers - home visiting program for children birth-3 and their families - 196 children and families served 13. Childcare - offered in conjunction with adult education and parenting workshops - 250 hours 14. Transportation - for parents and children to attend special programs - 198 cab vouchers PROJECT CONNECT ATTLEBORO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES (Funded by Massachusetts Department of Education) # of children # attending Parent Connection Fiscal Year Funding Source Amount directly served Parent Support meetings 87/88 Chapter 188 $ 90,000 60 50 88/89 Chapter 188 90,000 60 78 89/90 Chapter 188 68,253 60 40 90/91 Chapter 188 66,143 60 48 91/92 Chapter 188 66,143 60 66 92/93 Chapter 188 79,957 60 187 (1/93) Community Partnerships for Children 157,500 73 237,457 133 93/94 Ch. 188/C.P.C.(combined) 237,097 148 439 94/95 Community Partnerships for Children 237,097 145 454 95/96 Community Partnerships for Children 237,097 145 227 (1/96) C.P.C. Expansion 167,400 25 404,497 170 96/97 Community Partnerships for Children 237,097 130 557 C.P.C. Expansion 200,880 76 (1/97) Family Network 100,000 160 112 537,977 366 669 97/98 C.P.C./C.P.C. Exp I, Exp II 689,092 193 318 Family Network 150,000 333 206 839.092 526 524 1997/98 EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL - MEMBERS 12 AGENCY PHONE REPRESENTATIVE ABACUS 222-0012 X126 Kay Clare, Dir. (ECAC Correspond. Sec'y) ABACUS 222-0012 X126 Nicole Coteman, Teacher Attleboro Public Library 222-0157 Amy Duquette, Public Relations Director Attleboro YMCA Sneakers 222-1110 Pattie Gay, Director Business Representative 695-1355 Evelyn Silva Busy Bee's Learning Center 222-4208 Lisa Hetu, Teacher Busy Bee's Learning Center 222-4208 Missy Castoro, Teacher Busy Bee's Learning Center 222-4208 Sue Byrnes, Teacher Busy Bee's Learning Center 222-4208 Jennifer Benson-Claeson Busy Bees Learning Center 222-4208 Nandini Patel, Director Community Visiting Nurse Assoc 222-0118 Noreene Savard, Clinical Supervisor Daycare Provider/Community Rep 226-7289 Lynn Mansfield Daycare Provider/Community Rep 761-4844 Shevaun Keogh-Walker Daycare Provider/Community Rep 222-6477 Diane Botelho Daycare Provider/Community Rep 761-4407 Rosemarie David Daycare Provider/Community Rep 226-2966 Roxanne Sweet Daycare Provider/Community Rep 222-6721 Andrea Witherell First Steps for Families 223-3331 Mary Ann Mahle-Skulski, Child Dev. Spec. First Steps for Families 223-3331 Seena Franklin, Director For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Barbara Rogers, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Carole Ylijoki, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Deborah Roberts, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Kelly Albanese, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Linda Bessette, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Maureen Gambardella, Director, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Maureen Weldon,Dir.,ECAC Co-Chairperson For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Nancy Ulrich, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Pat Rowse, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Patty Paioni, Kgt. Teach For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Susan Sullivan, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Linda Bolton, Teacher For Pete's Sake Preschool 761-7770 Phyllis Cordeiro, Teacher Good Shepherd Lutheran Child Dev. 761-9592 Lynette Rundgren, Director Head Start, Attleboro 226-2030 Jo-Anne Hays, Director Head Start, Attleboro 226-2030 Maureen Paquette, Teacher Head Start, Avon 508 587-1716 Nancy Sullivan Head Start, Avon 508 587-1716 Pat Foley, Director Home Health & Childcare Referral 508 588-6070 X12 Mary Lu Love, Program Coordinator Housing Authority, Attleboro 222-1410 X13 Leeanne Adams Jack & Jill School 222-1149 Lynn Byrnes, Teacher Jack & Jill School 222-1149 Ann Haskel, Director Jack & Jill School 222-1149 Bette Renoni, Teacher Jack & Jill School 222-1149 Julie Cusack Jack & Jill School 222-1149 Kathy Morton, Teacher Kennedy-Donovan E. I. Center 226-6035 Jennifer Bernard, Special Educator Kennedy-Donovan E.I. Center 226-6035 Andrea Kefor Kennedy-Donovan E.I. Center 226-6035 Gina Charpentier, Speech Therapist Kennedy-Donovan E.I.Center 226-6035 Christine Crohan, E.S. Literacy Center 226-0802 Kathy Hickman, Campaign Read Coordinator Literacy Center 226-3603 Kelly Coyne-Wilson, Director Little Blessings Preschool 223-5887 Linda Truffa, Director Little Folks School 222-8977 Beth Shanley, Teacher Little Folks School 222-8977 Sandie Nardi, Teaching Director Maple St. Learn & Play 222-5899 Kimberly & Tiffanie Ward Markman Day Care 226-0282 Donna Novak, Director (ECAC Treasurer) Markman Day Care 226-0282 Sarah Garelick, Teacher Markman Day Care Expansion 226-5718 Brenda Dyer, Educational Coord. Markman Day Care Expansion 226-5718 Paulette Fisher, Teacher Markman Day Care Expansion 226-5718 Brooke Harris, I 7 her Markman Day Care Expansion 226-5718 C 8 Rodriguez, Director AGENCY PHONE REPRESENTATIVE Markman Day Care Expansion 226-5718 Liz Towhill, Head Teacher Markman Day Care Expansion 226-5718 Lori Hoff, Teacher Hope 226-4015 Linda Paolino-Hughes, Dir., Parent Aide Hope 226-4015 Mary Prouix Parent/Community Rep 226-1980 Lori Guillette Parent/Community Rep. Barbara Clark Parent/Community Rep. 222-1262 Cynthia Sauer, R.N. Parent/Community Rep. 223-3167 Denyse Tracey Parent/Community Rep. 222-5624 Jeffrey/Zaida Keefer Parent/Community Rep. 222-0161 Kimberly Gilman Parent/Community Rep. 222-1149 Lynn Gale Parent/Community Rep. 222-4940 Nelia Dias Parent/Community Rep. 226-7387 Terri-anne Shea (ECAC Co-Chairperson) Parent/Community Rep. 226-4761 Thomas Sheerin Parent/Community Rep. n/a Toby & Melanie Harvey Parent/Community Rep. Sharon O'Brien Parent/Community Rep. Christine Guilfuchi Project Connect 223-3244 Susan Edmonds, Consult.Tchr., ECAC Sec'y Project Connect 223-3244 Behavioral Consultant Project Connect 223-3244 Candace Shipley, YCCC Ext Teacher Project Connect 223-3244 Connie Morris, Y.C.C.C. Teacher Project Connect 223-3244 Kim Croxford, Y.C.C.C. ILA Project Connect 223-3244 Lynn Schweinshaut, Director Project Connect 223-3244 Paula lannarelli, YCCC Ext. ILA Project Connect 223-3244 Dianne Bardsley, Behavioral Consultant Project Connect 223-3244 Pat Medeiros, Behavioral Consultant Project Connect, Family Network 226-2883 Cynthia Schoch, Coordinator Project Connect, Family Network 226-2883 Gail Epstein, Educational Consultant Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Bette Fuller, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Carolyn Macksoud, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Cheryl Jordan, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Joan Somoza, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Lisa Losiewicz, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Mach Nuon, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Marie Silveira, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Ruth Rezendes, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Shelley Pray, Parent Educator Project Connect, P.A.T. 226-2883 Sheryl Horton, Parent Educator School Dept AHS Preschool 222-5150 X314 Kathy Dentch, Teacher School Dept - Early Chidlhood Ctr 222-0577 Rhonda Thibault, ILA School Dept - Early Childhood Ctr. 222-0577 Sharon Thurber, Ch I Kgt Teacher School Dept - Early Childhood Ctr. 222-0577 Sylvia Day, Dir. Preschool/Primary Ed. School Dept - Early Childhood Ctr. 222-0577 Michelle Witherell, ILA School Dept - Early Childhood Ctr. 222-0577 Lisa Giammasi, Kgt Teacher School Dept - Early Childhood Ctr. 222-0577 Paula Durkee, Kindergarten Teacher School Dept SPED 761-8260 Ann Zmudsky School Dept SPED 222-5150 X403 Barbara Dee, A.S.S.E.S.S.S., AHS School Dept - SPED 222-0012 X403 Mary Mello, SPED Evaluator, Ch. I Kgt. Tchr. School Dept - Teen Parenting 222-5150 X314 Arlene Duperron School Dept - Teen Parenting 222-5150 X314 Denise Chevrette School Dept - Teen Parenting 222-5150 X314 Heather Carey School Dept - Teen Parenting 222-5150 X314 Nancy Storer School Dept - Teen Parenting 222-5150 X314 Patti Gamboa, Director School Dept. - Elem. Literacy 222-2621 or 223-1570 Gay Carpenter, Teacher/Titlel School Dept. - Studley School 222-2621 Gia Sunderland, Grade I Teacher School Dept. - Studley School 222-2621 Kim Sweeney, Teacher School Dept. - Studley School 222-2621 Yvonne Simkins, Teacher South Avenue Pediatrics 223-2474 Success By Six (508) 674-9771 Debra Ann Bridge, coordinator Versa-Care, School Link Services n/a Mary Kirchmann AGENCY PHONE REPRESENTATIVE Versa-Care, Transitional Living 223-4139 Marilyn Vrountas, Director Versa-Care, Young Families Progra 223-4137 Linda Vitale, Program Director W.I.C., Attleboro 226-4543 Carmen Morales W.I.C., Taunton 508 823-6346 Karen Swass, Regional Director Wheaton College 286-3670 Vicki Bartölini, Professor Yellow Brick Road 761-4510 Christine Massud, Director 13 EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL Early Childhead Rddisory Council PROJECT CONNECT c/o Hyman Fine Elementary School 790 Oak Hill Avenue Attleboro, MA 02703 TO: Early Childhood Advisory Council FROM: Maureen Weldon & Terri-anne Shca Date: October 17, 1997 RE: Meeting Minutes - October 16, 1997 Linda Bessette For Pete's Sake Preschool, Teacher Diane Botelho Family Day Care Provider Heather Carey Tecn Parenting Program, Attleboro High School Denise Cherrette Attleboro High School Tecn Parenting Program Mary Churchill For Pete's Sake Preschool, Teacher Theresa Cook For Pete's Sake Preschool Kim Croxford. Project Connect, YCCC ILA Rosemarie David Family Day Care Provider Amy Duquette Assistant Children's Librarian, Attleboro Public School Brenda Dyer Markman Day Care Susan Edmonds Project Connect, Consulting Teacher Maureen Gambardella For Pete's Sake Preschool, Director Linda Gibeault For Pete's Sake Preschool, Teacher Ann Haskell Jack and Jill School, Director Jo-Ann Hayes Self Help Head Start Chris Hosa ECC, Teacher Paula Iannarelli Project Connect, YCCC Extension, ILA Andrea Kefor Kennedy-Donovan E.I. Center Mary Lu Love Home/Health & Child Care Mary Mello ECC, Teacher Connic Morris Project Connect, YCCC, Teacher Sharon O'Brien Parent Representative Patty Paioni For Pete's Sake Preschool, ECAC Secretary Nandini Patef Busy Bees Learning Center, Director Carole Patterson Markman Day Care Center, Teacher Barbara Rogers For Pete's Sake Preschool, Teacher Pat Rowse For Pete's Sake Preschool, Teacher Cynthia Schoch Project Connect Family Network, Coordinator Terri-anne Shea Parent Representative, ECAC Co-Chariperson Candace Shipley Project Connect, YCCC Extension, Teacher Marie Silveira P.A.T. Project Connect Family Network Evelyn Silva Business Representative Yvonne Simkins Attleboro Schools, Studley, Teacher Noreen Solimine First Steps Roxanne Sweet Family Day Care Provider Rhonda Thibault ECC, ILA Maureen Weldon For Pete's Sake Preschool, Director, ECAC Co-Chairperson Andrea Witherell Family Day Care Provider Michelle Witherell ECC, ILA 2 Carole Ylijoki For Pete's Sake Preschool, Teacher Ad Hoc Member: Lynn Schweinshaut Project Connect, Director 6:10 p.m. Maureen welcomed everyone and thanked the YCCC for hosting the meeting. She asked everyone to introduce themselves and say what agency they represented. Mary Lu Love, representing Home/Health & Childcare, told the group that the agency is one of 13 regional Resource and Referral service for 24 communities. They assist parents looking for childcare in their community, write vouchers for contracted centers, run training sessions for providers and orientation for new Family Childcare providers and conferences, including a Directors' Conference being held next week. They also offer technical assistance and information such as what is the going rate for the area. The agency is affiliated with 5 Community Partnership Grants, with Project Connect being the oldest one. Through this affiliation, they offer accreditation support and field advisors for CDA candidates. She encouraged anyone who has recently received the CDA to contact HH&CC to update their records. Lynn reviewed some of the items discussed at the last Directors' meeting. First, the number of preschool children seems to be down citywide. The directors have decided to do some research to find the reason for this. Is there a reason why these children are not attending preschool/daycare or was the number of births actually down that year? The information will be helpful in determining whether or not we should consider some programming changes at the YCCC for next year. If there are many openings at private sites, maybe we could find more creative ways to use the funding. She has received 15 to 20 resumes for the Behavior Consultant position. Interviews will be held on 10/29 and if anyone is interested in serving on the board, please call Lynn. The Directors discussed how to meet the needs of the children with behavior issues this year since there is no class and only a consultant. Last year the subsidy funding was used to subsidize 45 children. 37 are now in kindergarten no longer receiving subsidy. Lynn plans to do a major outreach, as she did when the funding was first received, sending flyers to all the centers and providers. If there are parents who might be eligible, please instruct them to contact the Project Connect office. We should hear by mid November if our proposal for additional subsidy funding has been accepted. This would allow Project Connect to subsidize Attleboro children who are being cared for outside of the community. Many people have called looking for assistance, but their children are not in care in Attleboro. This new funding will allow us to subsidize these families as well. Lynn spoke to the group about the upcoming trip to the NAEYC conference in November. This is a great honor for the whole ECAC, since the information they will be giving the conference attendees is about the collaboration and work done by the ECAC members. The NAEYC does not provide assistance with the travel expenses. Lynn requested that the council approve her request for not more than $1,000 to be used by herself and Maureen for expenses incurred on the trip. Evelyn Silva made a motion to provide a travel allotment of not more than $1200 for the purpose of traveling to the NAEYC conference. Many members seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Cynthia Schoch reported that there are currently 5 play groups running for 12 week sessions at the Family Network Center. In addition, there are 2 Infant/Toddler drop-in groups. She is planning Saturday morning groups to be in operation soon with the help of the Wheaton College student volunteers. She reported that the grand opening was very successful and that earlier that day the center hosted a parent workshop which was well attended. Parents Anonymous is using the center for meetings. There are plans for an 8 session discussion group. In connection with Family Literacy month, the Parent Educators will host a storyhour. The 11 members of the Family Network Steering Committee have set goals for the 3 coming months. They include: Saturday play groups; programs to focus on the roles of fathers, particularly stay-at-home dads; options for dental health care and parent advocacy/political action information. Ann Haskell reported on the hugely successful conference held at the Wamsutta Middle School on September 27. More than 200 people attended Ann thanked everyone who helped to make it a great day, in particular, all the new committee members and the Friday afternoon set-up crew. She promised that Donna will give a more detailed report next month. Kathy Hickman reported that she recently attended a Family Literacy symposium with 700 other participants. The mandate for the group was that in order to address the needs of the children, the literacy needs of the parents must be met first. She recently had an opportunity to do just this, by offering a student at The Literacy Center an opportunity for his wife and child to attend play groups at the Family Network Center. This would provide an opportunity for them to become more fluent in English. She was delighted to collaborate with Project Connect and see the immediate benefit to this Attleboro family. The evening with David Zucker was a great success with 250 people in attendance. Campaign Read will be sponsoring events during the month of November, with November 20th being a city-wide "Paint the Town READ" day. There will be a calendar of events in the paper and a pledge card for people to send in committing to read for 15 minutes on November 20. Kathy is looking for ideas of how to get the whole city involved and be able to document how many hours were devoted to reading that day. She would like to be able to forward this information to the Department of Ed. Terri-anne Shea was successful in getting Dr. Entwhistle involved with Campaign Read. He has agreed to give a book (provided by Campaign Read) to every baby on their 6 month check-up and will give the parent a prescription urging them to read to the baby daily. Beth Skarbinski is eager to get a literacy component into the prenatal classes. She feels that this is the best place to get the information out to new parents BEFORE they are overwhelmed with the arrival of the new baby. Lauriat's Bookstore will be hosting a storyhour at 7:00 p.m. Halloween evening at the Emerald Square Mall as part of the Trick or Treat event. "Arthur" will be appearing at the Mall on November 12. Amy Duquette, the new Assistant Children's Librarian, is trying to make the children's room more attractive and the programs more "family friendly". In addition to the preschool stroyhours, she has introduced infant and toddler storyhours. She is expanding the library's parent reference and resource collection. She is hosting a brainstorming session at the library on November 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Balfour Room and would like people who are interested in early literacy to attend with their ideas on what is needed from the library. Children's Book Week is the week of November 17, which coincides with Campaign Read's "Paint the Town READ" campaign. She is interested in finding a way to get information out 10 new and expectant parents concerning the importance of reading to young children. Amy hopes to distribute a monthly newsletter. If there is anything happening in your program or agency, contact her by the middle of the previous month. Terri-anne mentioned that only 6 people have returned the volunteer forms. Many positions were still unfilled, but through the persuasive efforts of Maureen and Terri-anne, most were filled by the end of the evening. There are still some committee and chairperson positions available. Please contact either of them if you are interested in serving. Some discussion followed concerning the evening storyhours sponsored by the ECAC. Would it be better for us to become part of a group of readers who could be called upon during the year to read to children at special events? Could we assist Joan Keiper in her efforts to provide readers at the Battered Women's shelter or Cynthia who provides readers to the Family Resource Shelter on Peck Street? The November 20 meeting will be hosted by Head Start and held at the Hyman Fine School, 790 Oak Hill Avenue. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. ECAC MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 20, 1997 1. Greetings and Introductions - co-chairs Maureen Weldon and Terri-anne Shea 2. Featured Agency Presentation Stepping Stones Family Childcare Network 3. Community Partnership Grants (Project Connect) Update Lynn Schweinshaut - Director 4. Project Connect Parent Connections Susan Edmonds - Educational Consultant 5. Project Connect Family Network Update Cynthia Schoch - Coordinator 6. Early Childhood Conference Final Report Donna Novak - Chairperson 7. Campaign Read Update Kathy Hickman - Coordinator 8. NAEYC Annual Conference Presentation Report Maureen Weldon 9. Sulf-Committee Reports -ECAC Expo -Campaign Read Story Hours -ECAC By-Laws -Summer Scholarship Fund -Conference '98 -Final Round-up 10. New Business CHALLENGES OF THE HEART: 14 E.C.A.C. 1997 CONFERENCE MORNING SESSION 9:45 - 11:45a.1 F. Born to be Wild-Strategies for Managing Children's Behavior ROOM # 102 A. Keeping the Flame Alive ROOM # 103 Get your motor running and head out on the highway of "intervention planning". This This exciting workshop provides practical skills and useful approaches that will help prevent workshop will focus on developing effective intervention plans for children with behavior problems burnout, manage conflict, build relationships and enhance self-esteem. The reasons for severe behaviors, what factors to consider in developing " plan. interventions to try Leland Owen Clarke, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Education and Music, Wheelock College and alternatives to time out will be presented. (Please attach to your registration for this workshop a description of your particular behavioral concerns). B. "Family Friendly and Family Firm" ROOM # 106 Stephen Gannon M. Ed. Educational Training Associates, Newburyport, MA This workshop is designed for family daycare providers. How do family childcare providers maintain professional relationships with parents of children in their care? Can family providers C. llabitat Happenings ROOM # 114 develop personal relationships with the families they service and set and maintain boundaries and Children from a very carly age like to explore various types of habitats, but parents and limits? This workshop will explore these and other questions that are unique to family daycare teachers often don't know how to encourage their curiosity or to answer their questions. This providers. An emplusis will be placed on positive communication skills. workshop will focus on ways teachers can fan the flame of curiosity through the use of hands-on Gail Epstein, MSEd. Educational Consultant. Project Connect/Family Nerwork, Attleboro Public activities that teach about habitats from ponds to rainforests. Schools Lori Engle Ross. Curator of Education, Capron Park 700. Attleboro MA C. Developmentally Appropriate Parent Conferencing ROOM #104 H. Mixed Up About Ages and Stages ROOM # 105 Parents, like children, come in all sizes, shapes and developmental levels. A "one size fits Family Day Care Providers face u unique challenge in providing activities which meet the all" approach to conferencing often results in frustration and poor communication. This workshop will needs of various ages and stages of the children in their care. Learn ways to meet the challenge. explore teacher communication strategies that best mutch each stage of parent development. Sue Connor Early Childhood Consultant. Providence, RI Marlene Hefferman, A.B., Instructor Dean College, FranklinMA 1. An Adventure Through the Looking Glass ROOM # 116 D. Dramatizing Children's Stories with Puppets ROOM # 108 We will journey to the world of children's behavior, observations, interpretations and Enthrall children with stories dramatized by lively puppets that are easy to make and fun to explanations to parents. Our interactive session will leave behind subjectivity and enter the world of use! This workshop will include: a short performance of a children's story, a demonstration of several descriptive objectivity within the structure of developmental framework. puppet types and a "hands-on" portion where you will learn hand-puppet movement, voices and Patty LMIT IMIC. Consultant Marknian Day Care Attleboro, Adjustmen Improvisation. Then, working in pairs, we will practice and perform short skits based on "Aesop's Councilor, Stoughton Public Schools "ables". iparky Davis, Puppeteer, Cranston, RI J. How to Tell a Darn Good Story: A Play Shop on the Art of Storytelling for Teachers ROOM # 117 E. Eat It, Drink It, Feei It, Become It - Experience the Concept ROOM # 109 Through participatory exercises, spiced with discussion and demonstration, performer John Porcino Explore, discover and experience the process of multi-sensory anethodology! This process will train participants to learn and tell stories quickly and effectively. He will lend participants an enhance not only the learning experience of young children, but the teaching experience of early through the process of finding, learning, creating, polishing and telling stories. The emphasis will be childhood professionals. inspiring the creative storyteller in each of us. When the workshop is over participants will have nt Christine 1. Keppel Atwood. M.Ed., Special Needs Teacher. Stoughton, MA least one new story to pull from their pocket to delight/teach the students that pass through their schools. John Porcino, Storyteller. Teacher. Author, Amherst, MA K. The Teacher's Role in Supporting Toddler Play ROOM # 118 This workshop will help participants better understand the characteristics of toddler play and how caregivers can support and enhance toddler play experiences. Dorothy Alexander, Child Studies Instructor Deam College Franklin, M.I AFTERNOON SESSION 12:45 - 2:45p.m. R. BUGSI ROOM # 118 L. "Get A Life"! ROOM # 104 Many educators are nervous (or even n little bugged!) about inviting invertebrates into thei This is a motivational workshop-FOR WOMEN ONLY. It is designed lo teach you how to classrooms. Internctive and fun, this workshop presents information, resources, games and activities put yourself first, get in control of your life and take action. You're the most important person there is! for using Arthropods in your curriculum - inside the classroom and out in the school yard - to deliver Learn to see yourself that way! valuable educational experiences. The two-hour program includes games, crafts and discussions Barbara Puglisi, M. Ed., Hopkinton l'ublic Schools focusing on your concerns and experiences using bugs in your classroom. Mark Berman B.S., Bugman Entoprises. Worcester, M.I M. "Reality Bites and Who's Really Getting Toilet Trained" ROOM # 105 Biting and "toilet training" are two significant toddler issues that daycare providers deal with S. Interactive Songs, Games and Storytelling for Young Children ROOM # 116 frequently. In addition to being stressful in the classroom, these two issues can cause conflict between Children love to join in!! It is one of our most important roles as educators to provide them center stall and parents. Learn effective strategies for coping with both the toddler and their parent(s). with many opportunities each day to do so. Bring a tape recorder and take away with you many new Gail Epstein, MSEd., Educational Consultant, Project Connect/Family Network, Attleboro Public songs, chants and dances that invite and encourage your children to join right in. Can't sing? Don't worry!! Songs can be just as effective when chanted, patched or accompanied by simple percussive Schools rhythm instruments. Please come prepared to sing, chant, dance and tell stories in this interactive workshop! Come and have some fun - just like the children in your center should cach and every day! N. Children Wish Asthma: Creating Healthy Environments for Children ROOM # 102 Tina Stone, B.S. Early Childhood Education, Music Enrichment Specialist, "Times 'N' Tales by Tina This workshop will give an overview of managing children with asthma in your program. The effect of air quality on children and developing an indoor air quality management plan will be T. I am a Professional! ROOM # 108 addressed. This workshop is designed for family day care providers and other professionals who feel Margie McNally and Martha DeSilva, American Lung Association, Middleboro, M1 they are viewed as "baby sitters". Learn ways to change this perception in your customers and in you: community. O. Fun With Science: A Naturalist's Approach ROOM # 103 Morge Werner, Director, Wheaton College Nursery, Norton, Instructor, Wheaton College, Fisher Simple songs. activities and stories will, be presented to assist with exploring the out-of- College doors with young children. This is a hands-on workshop designed to incorporate your backyard/outdoor space into your home daycare program. and make use of the natural environment as a base for your U. Children in Trauma ROOM # 109 science program. Catherine Dolistrom, Director/Teacher, Little Chick Day Care. Mansfield, MA Whether you know it or not, there is a child in your care that has experienced trauma. Trauma happens in many different forms and impacts children in many ways. Learn about how children cope with trauma and how you can be supportive of their needs. P. How to Tell a Darn Good Story ROOM # 117 Richard Solomon PhD., Clinical Director, Della Consultants. (Providence/Attlebora), Child (See A.M. Session J) Psychologist, Professor of Psychology, University of Rhode Island Q Budget Buster Curriculum ROOM # 106 V. Saying Good-Bye: Healthy Separations for Parent and Child ROOM # 114 Develop teaching tools and manipulatives from recycled materials, houschold items and The separation process is one that continues throughout our lives as long as our parents are business giveaways. Benefit the environment and your wallet! Includes a make and take activity. alive. As individuals, we constantly strive for independence and autonomy while aware of our Kathleen Runey, Pre-School Consultant, Halifax, MA connections to our fumilies. For a healthy separation to occur, both parent and child need to feel safe a new place and develop a trusting relationship with new caregivers. This workshop will give information about the separation process and discuss what caregivers can do to Incilitate a healthy an: happy separation and why it's important to do so. Nancy Rose. M.A., New England Early Childhood Associates, Providence RI 15 Programs & Services VersaCare Opening New Doors in Human Services Child & Family treatment. Includes Family VersaCare is the 1992 merger Outpatient Services Stabilization Team and community of Attleboro Youth and Family support for children funded by Provides mental health Services and Human Services Medicaid managed care. and substance abuse therapy of Southeastem MA. Below is services for children, adolescents an alphabetical list and brief and families. Other specialized Family Preservation description of each VersaCare services include individual and Network program. group therapy for child abuse, Home-based therapy referral sexual abuse, ADHD, and eating program which provides the disorders. Psychological testing coordination and service planning and psychopharmacological for DSS clients referred to a Adult Outpatient services are also available. network of community agencies Services providing intensive, home-based Provides evaluation Corner Clubhouse services. and treatment for men and women The Corner Clubhouse who present with mental health is a member and staff run program Family Resource and/or substance abuse issues serving the vocational, educational, Center which include depression, anxiety, social and advocacy needs of Educationally based residen- work problems, marital concerns, adults with mental illness. Club tial facility for homeless families. etc. When clinically recommended, services include family support The homeless shelter provides psychological evaluations and and vocational training. case management, independent medication management are living skills, group instruction, available in addition to individual, Driver Alcohol individual and group counseling, couple, family and group therapy. Program and assistance in finding This is a 16 week, 40 hour permanent housing. Attleboro Center program for first offenders con- Acute residential treatment victed of Driving Under the Hillside Elder Services which is an alternative to Influence of Alcohol. It is Balfour Retirees- psychiatric hospitalization. psychoeducational in format Service coordination for Adolescents and families in crisis and is financed by the participants. retirees of L.G. Balfour Company. benefit from immediate interven- This program assesses needs and tion, including assessment and Family Care Program responds with the effective, matching the level of stabilization Home-based treatment resourceful, solutions. It is a and resources with the level of services for children in crisis with Preventive model which addresses the client's needs. mental health or substance abuse financial, medical and social/ problems. Therapies include crisis emotional issues. intervention, family systems, time limited, and substance abuse For more information on any of our programs, contact the administrative offices at 508-226-8874. Hillside - continued The Road Back Transitional Living Gero-Psychiatric Day Community based acute Program Hospital- residential treatment program for Supervised apartment pro- A structured comprehensive adolescents with substance abuse gram for pregnant and parenting day treatment program designed or a dual diagnosis. A comprehen- young women and their children. for individuals over the age of 55 sive and person-centered model Provides an opportunity for the with emotional or psychiatric with self-help interventions and development of life skills and disorders. A creative alternative therapies. parenting skills to aid with the to inpatient treatment. successful transition to indepen- Hillside Adult Day Health Southeast Detention dent living within the community. Center- Alternative A day treatment program A short term diversion Transition to for frail elders and functionally program for CHINS children, Independent Living impaired adults. Hillside provides runaways, homeless and Assists adolescents in making a safe, caring environment with nonviolent juveniles. a successful transition to indepen- medical, social and rehabilitation dent living from biological family, therapies. Thrift Shop foster care or residential programs. Hillside Adult Day Health This is a store that is open Center at Mansfield- to the public selling used clothing, Tutoring Providing day treatment for accessories, novelties and house- Educational instruction frail elders and functionally im- hold items. Proceeds from the paired adults in Mansfield and program for clients of the Attleboro sale of donated items benefit the surrounding areas. Center, Road Back and inpatient programs of this agency. It is facilities. Memory Disorder Unit- staffed by part time employees Specialty unit serving clients with and community volunteers. severe dementia. Donations are always welcome. Young Parents Neuropsych Testing- Information and support in the Diagnostic testing for Tobacco Control areas of pregnancy, child bearing, and parenting to teens and young differential diagnosis, treatment Coalition adults. planning and consultative VersaCare is the host agency purposes. to the Coalition. The primary focus Youth Outreach is to increase public awareness Operations & The provision of mental health about the use and effects of and substance abuse intervention Development tobacco products, prevent children and preventative services to high Provides site management, from starting to smoke and to work risk youth and families. Creative marketing, development and with local agencies to institute no programs are developed volunteer coordination for the smoking policies. collaboratively with schools and Agency. Fund-raising, PR and agencies to benefit not only community networking are major individual clients and families components of this department. but also the community at large. Production of newsletter, promo- tional and marketing materials are included in the components along with research, grant writing and the recruitment of community volunteers for a various purposes. For more information on any of our programs, contact the administrative offices at 508-226-8874. 16 A Parable Many years ago, there were four excellent weavers. Each one, in his own artist's studio, had developed a unique approach to weaving. Starting with different colors of thread, distinct styles of weaving, disparate subject matter, and varying degrees of detail, each one thought the art of the other weavers was lacking something. One thought the colors used by the others were too dull. Another thought the style of the other artists was dated. Another thought the subject matter of the other tapestries was unimaginative. And still another thought the needlework of the others lacked detail. But one day a customer saw the work of the four and thought each one wonderful. He commissioned the artists and offered them fame and fortune - under one condition that they find a way to combine the unique aspects of their art into a unified whole. Wanting fame and needing fortune, the artists agreed. They spent days arguing about the virtues of their various approaches to their art. Each attempt started with an artist in a separate corner of the tapestry working toward the middle. The end result, with four different corners, always looked disastrous. One day they fell to the ground, exhausted and lay there surveying their work. Finally, the first weaver asked the second, "How do you get those colors?". The second told him, and they all listened and learned. The second weaver asked the first, "How do you get such depth and texture?". The first weaver told him, and they all listened and learned. The third weaver questioned the fourth, "How did you think of the subject for your story?" and as the fourth told them, they all listened and learned. The fourth weaver asked the third, "What method do you use to produce such detail?". The third weaver told them and they all listened and learned. With renewed enthusiasm, the four weavers began anew. The effect achieved by intermingling their talents and skills in a collaborative, noncompetitive effort was marvelous. The tapestry won the praise of all who beheld it with its sumptuous colors, luxurious texture, lavish detail and imaginative story. The four weavers became a medieval sensation whose work of art was celebrated far and wide and the weavers became rich and famous! Author Unknown 17 GEESE Have This All Figured Out "LESSONS FROM GEESE" FACT 1: As each goose flaps its wings it creates an "uplift" for the birds that follow. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone. LESSON: People who share-a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of one another. FACT 2: When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front of it. LESSON: If we have as much sense as a goose, we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others. FACT 3: When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies to the point position. LESSON: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership. As with geese, people are interdependent on each other's skills, capabilities and unique arrangements of gifts, talents or resources. FACT 4: The geese flying in formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. LESSON: We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, the production is much greater. The power of encouragement (to stand by one's heart or core values and encourage the heart and core of others) is the quality of honking we seek. FACT 5: When a goose gets sick, wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it dies or is able to fly again. Then, they launch out with another formation or catch up with the flock. LESSON: If we have as much sense as geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong. Transcribed from a speech given by Angeles Arrien, 1991 Based on the work of Milton Olson 18 A Collaboration Checklist* What Factors Are Helping or Hindering Your Collaboration Efforts? Factors Which Help Collaboration Factors Which Can Hinder Collaboration Perception that the collaboration is needed Vested interests of program or other agencies Benefits outweigh the costs Perception of threat, competition for resources or clients Positive attitudes Perception of loss of program identity Consensus between administrators and staff Perception of loss of prestige or role as authority Players see each other as valuable sources/resources Lower service effectiveness Ability to maintain program identity, prestige, and power Alienation of some families Reward system for staff who reinforce the collaboration Inability to serve new families who could be drawn to the program Accessibility to other organizations Differing leadership styles Positive evaluations of other organizations and their staff Differing professional background or staff Similarity or overlap in resources and goals Disparities in staff training Common commitment to families Different priorities, ideologies, outlooks or goals for families Common definitions, ideologies, interests and approaches Lack of a common language Perception of partial independence Staff members don't favor the collaboration Good history of relations Negative evaluation of other organizations Procedures have been standardized across organizations Imperfect knowledge of other agencies in the community Occupational diversity of staff that is complimentary Poor history of relations Leaders favor the collaboration Costs in terms of resources of staff time outweigh benefits Chances exist for regular contact and exchange of information Lack of communication among higher level staff Existence of boundary-crossing roles Bureaucracies that inhibit internal, external communication Compatibility or similarity of organizational structures Centralization of authority, "red tape" Little staff time devoted to boundary-crossing roles Differences in priorities, goals, tasks High staff turnover Other organizations have little to offer * Source: C. Adler, and P. Seppanen, Collaboration: A Positive/Negative Checklist 19 QUESTIONS FOR AGENCIES: ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIPS Agencies and communities can take the first steps toward improving outcomes for the children and families they serve by asking themselves tough questions. The following inventory is presented to stimulate reflection and to assist organizations to make the case for change. We trust that the conversations begun by these inquiries will lead to action on behalf of more comprehensive services for children and families. 1. How are we doing on our own? and we continue !O do "business 1. Are the lives of the children, as usual"? youth, and families we serve 2. What resource limitations do we improving? If not, why not? face in bringing more 2. Have we reassessed our mission comprehensive services to our recently in light of the overlapping clients? economic, education, health, 3. How might closer relationships employment and social services with other agencies help us needs of our clients? improve outcomes for the families 3. Are services to clients well- we serve? integrated within our own agency? III. How ready are we to engage in a. Do staff working with the same interagency partnerships? clients communicate frequently? 1. Do the agencies serving children b. Do staff and clients work and families in our neighborhood, together to set personal and our school community, our city, family goals? our county, have a common vision C. Does our agency measure the of what they are trying to impact of its services on the accomplish? lives of children and families or 2. What is the history of cooperation do we simply tabulate the and collaboration in our number of services we provide? neighborbood. community. city/ d. Do we offer preventive county? What lessons can we learn supports and services to help our clients avoid more serious from past experience (or lack of it?) problems? 3. Do we have close working e. Are our services organized in relationships with the directors of response to client needs or are other agencies that deliver the kinds of services we offer services to the same clients? What constrained by the limitations of do we know about other agency's available funding and current needs and priorities that administrative rules? might encourage them to discuss 4. How well are we connected with common problems and potential solutions on behalf of our clients? other agencies offering services which our clients need? 4. Who are the leaders from outside a. Do our line workers have the direct service community who effective working relationships are interested in the well-being of with their counterparts in other the community and who might take agencies? a leadership role in a collaborative b. When our clients are referred effort or assist with the expansion elsewhere for services are we and improvement of ongoing kept informed of their progress activities? and changing needs? 5. What are we willing to pay in II. Do we need to change? terms of tangible resources and loss of unilateral control to 1. How effective will we be in ten formulate common goals with years if the needs of our client other agencies and to better serve population continue to increase our shared clients? GUIDELINES FOR NEW PARTNERS INVOLVE ALL KEY PLAYERS lose sight of the forest for the trees. Particularly Commitment to change must be broad-based in system level efforts. a leader from outside and include all key players. In both service the direct service community who is committed delivery and system level efforts, participation to the goals of the initiative and able to attract that involves representatives from appropriate the attention of key players, policy makers, and levels of all the sectors and services necessary potential funders can ensure that a sufficiently to achieve the initiative's goals and objectives ambitious agenda is devised and stays on track. is essential. Participants should include not only BUILD OWNERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS those with the power to negotiate change, but The commitment to change must extend also representatives of the children and families throughout the organizational structure of each whose lives will be affected by the results. participating agency. Include staff representa- CHOOSE A REALISTIC STRATEGY tives in planning from the earliest possible Partners need to choose an interagency strat- moment and keep all staff members informed. egy that accurately reflects the priorities of In-service training should allow staff time to air service providers, the public, and key policy feelings about proposed changes and identify the makers, the availability of adequate resources, advantages changes are likely to bring. Cross- and local needs. In situations where potential agency training is essential to provide staff with partners are not yet ready to undertake the the specific information, technical skills, and financial commitment and degree of change abilities necessary to meet new expectations. inherent in collaboration, a cooperative strat- AVOID "RED HERRINGS" egy to coordinate existing services is 1 realistic Partners should delay the resolution of the starting point. Down the road, the trust and "technical difficulties" that impede the delivery sense of accomplishment built up in these initial of comprehensive services to shared clients until efforts will make it easier for agencies to accept partners have: 1) had the opportunity to the greater risks and more ambitious goals of develop a shared vision and 2) assessed whether collaboration. By the same token, when condi- specific impediments result from policies and tions already bode well for change, partners who operating procedures that can be changed or never move beyond cooperation toward collab- from statutory regulations that must be main- oration waste resources and pass by an impor- tained. The bulk of the differences that emerge tant window of opportunity. usually result from misunderstandings or from ESTABLISH A SHARED VISION policies that can be changed or otherwise Cooperative ventures are based on a recogni- accommodated. They should not be allowed to tion of shared clients. Collaborative partner- become "red herrings" that provide convenient ships must create a shared vision of better out- excuses for partners who are not fully commit- comes for the children and families they both ted to working together. serve. It will be far easier to agree on common INSTITUTIONALIZE CHANGE goals and objectives if participants work to No matter how useful or well-designed, the understand the issues, priorities, and perspec- net effect of interagency initiatives that are tives that partners bring to the table and dem- here today but gone tomorrow is minimal. If onstrate a willingness to incorporate as many of changes in programming, referral arrange- these as possible. ments, co-location agreements, and other initia- AGREE TO DISAGREE IN THE tives are to endure, both service delivery and PROCESS system level efforts will need facilities, staff, and Participants need to establish a communica- a continuing source of financial support. Partici- tion process that gives them permission to dis- pants must incorporate partnership objectives agree and uses conflict and its resolution as a into their own institutional mandates and bud- constructive means of moving forward. Inter- gets and earmark the permanent flow of ade- "What It Takes: Structuring Interagency Partnerships to Connect Children and Families William T. Grant Commission Foundation Institute for Educational Leadership agency initiatives that circumvent issues about quate resources to keep joint efforts up and how, where, why. and by whom services running. should be delivered and resources allocated, in PUBLICIZE YOUR SUCCESS an effort to avoid turf issues and other conflicts, are likely to result in innocuous objectives that Interagency partnerships are a promising do little to improve the status quo. conduit for the large scale creation and delivery of comprehensive services to children and fami- With Comprehensive Services" by Atelia I. Melaville with Martin J. Blank MAKE PROMISES YOU CAN KEEP lies, but, even when resources are reconfig- Setting attainable objectives, especially in the ured and used more wisely, current funding lev- beginning, is necessary to create momentum els are insufficient to meet the level of need. and a sense of accomplishment. At the same Partnerships must demonstrate the ability to time, sufficiently ambitious long-term goals will improve outcomes for children and families and ensure that momentum is maintained. express their success in future dollars saved and "KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE" taxpayer costs avoided. Well-publicized results It is easy for collaborative initiatives to that consistently meet reasonable objectives will become so hogged down in the difficulty of day- go far to attract the funding necessary to repli- by-day operations and disagreements that they cate and expand innovation. LYNN SCHWEINSHAUT, M.ED. EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR ATTLEBORO, MA SCHOOL SYSTEM I TEL: 508-223-3244 DIRECTOR PROJECT CONNECT (508) 222-1240 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT CONNECT c/o Hyman Fine Elementary School 790 Oak Hill Avenue Attleboro, MA 02703 (508) 223-3244 or (508) 226-6832 Fax: (508) 226-4751 PROJECT CONNECT AND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVISORY COUNCIL PACKET INFORMATION 1. Project Connect (general overview) 2. Project Connect Preschool Program Information 3. Project Connect Subsidy for Working Families Information 4. Project Connect Licensed Family Daycare Providers Information 5. Project Connect Parent Connection Schedule 6. Project Connect Parent Workshop Flyers (3 samples) 7. Project Connect Cross Agency Staff Training Series (sample) 8. Project Connect, Parents As Teachers Information (National PAT Brochure also included) 9. PAT Program Flyer 10. Project Connect, Family Network Flyer 11. Attleboro Early Childhood Community Salutes Project Connect (full page in local newspaper - 6/96) 12. 1997/98 Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) Membership 13. ECAC Meeting Minutes (sample) 14. ECAC 1997 Conference Brochure, "Challenges of the Heart: For the Love of Children", Wamsutta Middle School, Sept. 27, 1997 15. ECAC Member Agency, Versa Care (example of information shared by ECAC members) 16. Collaboration Information, A Parable 17. Collaboration Information, Geese Have It All Figured Out 18. A Collaboration Checklist 19. Questions for Agencies: Assessing the Need for Interagency Partnerships and Guidelines for New Partners 1 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT CONNECT c/o Hyman Fine Elementary School 790 Oak Hill Avenue Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703 (508) 226-6832 or (508) 223-3244 Fax: (508) 226-4751 Project Connect is a state funded grant program administered through the Attleboro Public Schools. Project Connect strives to serve young children (ages 3, 4 and 5) and their families by linking them with comprehensive, quality, and flexible preschool/daycare education and parenting support. Participating agencies in our program: Attleboro Public Schools: Young Children's Community Center Young Children's Community Center Extension Busy Bees Learning Center, Inc. For Pete's Sake Preschool Greater Attleboro Community Day Care Services: Markman Day Care Center Markman Day Care Expansion Program Jack and Jill School Self Help, Inc. - Head Start Sneakers Preschool at the Attleboro YMCA and selected family daycare providers We believe that all children, including those considered special needs, low income, homeless, limited English speaking, victims of abuse and neglect, etc., are entitled to quality services regardless of their family's ability to pay. Consequently, we offer a sliding fee scale according to family income for preschool and day care services. Recognizing the role of parents as their child's first teacher and the importance of parental involvement in their child's education, our parent program encompasses several components. Parent training takes the form of "Parent Connection" sessions. These sessions are open to the public and held in various sites, day and evening, with limited childcare usually available. In addition, our Project Connect, Family Network and Parents As Teachers programs offer free services to all Attleboro families with children from birth to 3. Certified parent educators, trained in child development, provide practical and effective support through monthly home visits. Infant/toddler playgroups, and parenting workshops are offered at the Project Connect Family Network Center. Another unique and valuable feature of our program includes mini lending library resources available to all Attleboro residents and housed at the various Project Connect sites. These resources include children's books, games, and videos as well as books and videos on parenting for adults. Enrollment in Project Connect programs continues throughout the school year given the availability of openings. For more information, call (508) 223-3244. 2 "PROJECT CONNECT" Sponsored by Attleboro Public Schools Pre-School Program Sessions Start Now! Enroll your child NOW for Project Connect, a state funded pre school program for children ages 3. 4. and 5. Priority considera tion given to three year olds. children from low-income families. and children considered at risk for school success. Fees for pro gram based on a sliding scale Must be a resident of Attleboro For More Information, Contact: Lynn Schweinshaut, M. Ed. Project Connect Coordinator Call 223-3244 or 226-6832 Mon. -Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Enscriba su ninos ahora para projecto unido, un programa, pre-escolar que es fundido del estado, para ninos de los edades 3,4 & 5 anos. Priodida sera consididad para ninos, de edad de 3 aho. familia, de bajo recursoi ninos en riesgo de tener exito en las escuela. Para mas informacion contacte Lynn Schweinshaut, M. Ed. Coordinador de projecto unido 3 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT CONNECT c/o Hyman Fine Elementary School 790 Oak Hill Avenue Attleboro, MA 02703 (508) 223-3244 or (508) 226-6832 Fax: (508) 226-4751 ATTENTION WORKING PARENTS Funds are available through Project Connect and the Attleboro School Department to subsidize daycare and preschool education costs for working families of 3, 4, and 5 year olds (not yet in kindergarten). If you -are a resident of Attleboro -have a 3, 4, or 5 year old (not yet in kindergarten) -are a two parent family with both parents working at least part time or are a single parent working at least part time -have a household income of less than $51,000 per year you may qualify for funding. Childcare and preschool education under this funding will be available at designated programs and family daycare settings across the community that have agreed to strive for and maintain high quality programming and are affiliated with Project Connect. For more information ask your daycare provider, preschool director, or call Project Connect at (508) 223-3244 or 226-6832. 4 WANTED ATTLEBORO LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN: FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING FUNDING FOR CDA ASSESSMENT FEES CDA FIELD ADVISOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT COLLABORATION We are hosting an informational session on Tuesday, December 2, 1997 from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Family Network Center, 70-80 Park Street (adjacent to the VNA and the Museum). FIND OUT ABOUT PROJECT CONNECT/FAMILY NETWORK MEET WITH CDA FIELD ADVISORS HEAR FROM A PANEL OF CDA CANDIDATES AND ACCREDITED FAMILY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS You may be wondering how you can fit this into your already busy life. We look forward to addressing your questions and concerns, and demystifying the CDA process. RSVP Project Connect 223-3244 by November 24, 1997 5 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT CONNECT c/o Hyman Fine Elementary School 790 Oak Hill Avenue Attleboro, MA 02703 (508) 223-3244 or (508) 226-6832 Fax: (508) 226-4751 1997/1998 PARENT CONNECTION The Parent Connection, a series of workshops for parents, providers and educators of young children, is free and open to the public. Meetings are held at the Hyman Fine School (directions on the reverse side). To register for any of the following workshops, please call the Project Connect office at (508) 223-3244. Childcare is available on a limited basis for morning presentations. *** October 23 The Value of Play 7:00-9:00 pm Ellen Kirstein, Touchstone School October 27 Preschool Art: Process Vs Product 9:30-11:00 am Susan Edmonds, Consulting Teacher, Project Connect November 6 Teaching Your Child to be Safe 7:00-9:00 pm Jackie Kikuchi, Rhode Island Rape Crisis Center November 24 Terrific Toddlers, Two's and Three's 9:30-11:00 am Gail Epstein, Consulting Teacher, Project Connect/Family Network Center December 8 Kindergarten Readiness 9:30-11:00 am Marge Werner, Early Childhood Instructor, Wheaton College January 8 Attention Deficit Disorder 7:00-9:00 pm Richard Solomon, Ph.D., Delta Associates January 12 Taming Temper Tantrums 9:30-11:00 am Andrea Kefor, Kennedy-Donovan Center, Early Intervention Center February 5 How to Choose a Preschool for Your Child: What's Important 7:00-9:00 pm Sue Connor, Early Childhood Consultant February 9 The Care and Feeding of a Picky Eater 9:30-11:00 am Janice Gould, Independent Quality Assurance Dietitian March 12 Supporting Children through Grief and Loss 7:00-9:00 pm Susan Lake, Hospice Chaplain, Rhode Island VNA March 16 Speech and Language Development: What's Normal 9:30-11:00 am Julie Abramson, Attleboro Public Schools April 13 Sweet Dreams Bedtime Issues 9:30-11:00 am TBA May 7 Helping Children Through Transitions 7:00-9:00 pm Patty Boornazian-McDonald, Adjustment Counselor, Stoughton Public Schools ... Map . To Hyman Fine Elementary School Btell8 PARK ST. Rehoboth RICIIE ta Hymen AVE would Attentis RTC SO.MAIN Bteir LOCUST K.MAIN St. COUNTY ST. Therr AID new 751 214 Taurber Are OAK NILLAYS Rts COUNTY SOUTH 54. Rtc123 Rte95 NIS 6 PROJECT CONNECT PARENT CONNECTION TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO BE SAFE JACKIE KIKUCHI RHODE ISLAND RAPE CRISIS CENTER How do we tell young children how to handle themselves in potentially dangerous or uncomfortable situations withour frightening them? Ms Kikuchi will help us decide what is the best way to approach this topic of great parental concern. WHEN: Thursday, November 6, 1997 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. WHERE: Hyman Fine School 790 Oak Hill Ave Attleboro FREE CALL EARLY TO RESERVE A SPOT PROJECT CONNECT 223-3244 PROJECT CONNECT PARENT CONNECTION TERRIFIC TODDLERS, TWO'S AND THREE'S GAIL EPSTEIN, CONSULTING TEACHER, PROJECT CONNECT FAMILY NETWORK TERRIBLE TWO'S? NOT so!! Ms Epstein will help us see why these ages and stages are TERRIFIC and should be viewed as such by parents and childcare providers alike. WHEN: Monday, November 24, 1997 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. WHERE: Hyman Fine School 790 Oak Hill Ave Attleboro FREE LIMITED CHILDCARE AVAILABLE CALL EARLY TO RESERVE A SPOT PROJECT CONNECT 223-3244 PROJECT CONNECT PARENT CONNECTION KINDERGARTEN READINESS MARGE WERNER EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTRUCTOR, WHEATON COLLEGE How do know ifour children are ready to go to Kindergarten? What are the expectations for them when they enter school? Ms Werner will help us determine what are the most important milestones for a child to have attained to be "ready" for school. WHEN: Monday, December 8, 1997 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. WHERE: Hyman Fine School 790 Oak Hill Ave Attleboro FREE LIMITED CHILDCARE AVAILABLE CALL EARLY TO RESERVE A SPOT PROJECT CONNECT 223-3244 7 ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT CONNECT c/o llyman Fine Elementary School 790 Oak Hill Avenue Accredised by 114 National Alileboro, Massachusells 02703 of Evir Ordersions Propre (508) 226-6832 or (508) 223-3244 Fux (508) 226-4751 PROJECT CONNECT TRAINING SESSIONS JANUARY 23 COOKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN LYNN REGAN A hands-on workshop to encourage children to learn basic concepts of good nutrition through classroom cooking activities. MARCH 4 AGE APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES TO BUILD CHILDREN'S SELF-ESTEEM SINE' POUNDER In this session Ms Pounder will discuss the process of developing self-esteem. This is a life long process beginning in infancy-and continuing right through adulthood. She will discuss how your self-esteem impacts the children in your care. APRIL 1 FUN, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT GAYLIN CORDES This unique and enjoyable session is "feet and hands-on", incorporating the use of age appropriate materials, kazoos, animals, big books, musicalinstruments, bubbles, etc. Mr. Cordes' emphasis will be on participation, joy and group involvement. APRIL 28 HOLIDAY IDEAS: WHAT SHOULD AND SHOULDN'T GO ON IN THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM MARLENE HEFFERMAN Are you wondering what types of celebrations are appropriate? How do we acknowledge special occasions with young children? Ms Hefferman will help us sort out these and other questions we have concerning this important subject. CURRICULUM AND PLANNING TECHNIQUES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS DOROTHY ALEXANDER Ms Alexander will discuss and share developmentally appropriate curriculum techniques that can be used to reinforce infant and toddler skills. The above workshops are sponsored by PROJECT CONNECT and will be held at FOR PETE'S SAKE PRESCHOOL, RTE. 1, SOUTH ATTLEBORO from 7 to 9 P.M. Training certificates will be issued. CALL (508)223-3244 TO REGISTER FEE IS $5 IF YOU LIVE OR WORK IN ATTLEBORO $10 FOR ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS 8 ATTLEBORO PROJECT CONNECT TEACHER AS As a parent, you are your child's first and most influential teacher. The Parents As Teachers program can help support you in that role. The Attleboro Parents As Teachers Program is: A voluntary, free service, available to all Attleboro families with children from birth to age 3. Using certified parent educators, trained in child development, Parents As Teachers (PAT) provides practical and effective support through monthly home visits. Parents As Teachers: *Helps parents give their children the best possible start, laying the foundation for later school success. *Is a flexible program for all types of parents. "Has been found to be highly effective. An independent evaluation showed that participating children: *Were significantly more advanced in language development than their peers. *Had made greater strides in problem solving and other intellectual skills. "Were further along in social development than their peers. *Demonstrated competencies that are predictive of and essential to later school achievement. Services available include: *Prenatal information and guidance. "Information on child development. *Referral services network. *Review of your child's development through use of a standardized screening. The Attleboro Public Schools recognize that children learn more during the first few years than at any other time in life. Give your child the best possible start. Parents As Teachers is a component of Project Connect, a state funded grant program to support young children and their families. ENROLL TODAY IN THE ATTLEBORO PAT PROGRAMI (508) 226-2883 9 PARENTS FEACHERS AS ATTLEBORO "Parents as Teachers" PROGRAM Enroll your child NOW in the new "Parents as Teachers" program, sponsored by Project Connect and the Attleboro Public Schools. The PAT program can help support you in your role as a parent by offering the following services: Prenatal information and guidance Information on child development and childrearing practices. Referral services network Review of your child's development through use of a standardized screening. This is FREE of Charge and for families of children birth through 36 months. Call for more information or to enroll your child today in the Attleboro PAT program! Call 226-2883 between the hours of 10-2. LIMITED ENROLLMENT 10 PROJECT CONNECT Family Network Parents As Teachers PARENTS ASTEACHESE (508) 226-2883 If you are the parent of a child from birth to three years old, come see what we have to offer! The Family Network Center is a place for Attleboro parents and children to come for playgroups, story hours, craft activities, and parent meetings. The Parents as Teachers Program is also available for parents who would like to meet with a parent educator each month to discuss their childs development and get information about appropriate activities. All programs are free and services are provided in English, Spanish and Khmer. Call us today to get more information. Si usted es un parente de un niño de zero a tres anos, ben a ver que tenemos nosotros! The Family Network Center (El Centro de los Familias) es un lugar para parentes de Attleboro, y sus ninos chiquitos, para actividades, cuentos, grupos de jugar, artes, y reuniones. El programa Parents as Teachers, tambien es disponible para los parentes que quiere un educador cada mes. Puede hablar sobre del desarrollo de su nino y obtener informacion de actividades apropiado. Todos los programas son gratis y los servicios esta en Engles, Espanol y Khmer. Llamar hoy para mas informacion. ügiq: Family Network Center [nti Attleboro whish mianium Family Network Center neive your whisen insarios irains willing information subject unwanning Spanish English. : Quention reserve PARKETS Your baby was "I learned how to read to my child born to learn. at a very early age, how to play games she can do, and how to make her feel important." "Understanding how my child develops takes a lot of the stress out of parenting and helps me enjoy my child even more." Enroll in Parents as Teachers today. "My parent educator is great. She helps me understand my baby so I don't panic every time he cries." Enroll now in Parents as Teachers. "We've never taken care of a baby before. My wife and I are glad PAT can help us give our baby a good start. And we've become friends An early-learning program with other parents we meet at the for parents with children group meetings, too." birth to age 3 PARKENTS TEACHER AS our baby begins learning at birth, and As a PAT participant, you'll How children benefit Y Parents as Teachers (PAT) can help you give your baby the best possible receive the following services: A 1985 independent evaluation of PAT start in life. Parents as Teachers is a Personalized home visits by a certified determined that participating children were free and voluntary early-learning significantly more advanced than other 3- parent educator, specially trained in child program for parents with children development and eager to help you give year-olds in language development, social birth to age three. This nationally your child a great start. Information - development, problem solving and other known program, which originated in Missouri, even before your baby is born - on what intellectual skills. A 1991 study of a broader has spread throughout the United States, to look for as your child develops. group confirmed these results. reaching thousands of families of all kinds. constructive play and more. Parents as Teachers has much to offer you and A 1989 follow-up study of the first group your child, too. Group meetings with other parents. where found that PAT children in first grade were you can share parenting experiences, gain still ahead, as measured by teacher How you benefit new insights and talk about topics that evaluation and standardized tests of reading interest you. from Parents as Teachers and math. In addition, parents who Periodic screening to ensure that your participated in PAT were far more active in As a parent, you are your child's first and child has no undetected learning, sensory their children's school than other parents. most influential teacher. Parents as Teachers (hearing and vision) or developmental can help you lay a strong foundation for your problems. child's future success in school. Enroll today A network of resources that can help you with special services you may want that You and your baby deserve the support are beyond the scope of PAT. that Parents as Teachers offers. Give your child the best possible start in life. 11 ALTENTION. Greater Attleboro Community Day Care Services Pine St., Attebaro. Mass BUSY BEES Care for INFANTS, ODDLERS ATTENTION! PRESCHOOL AGE CHLDREN Center bosed LEARNING CENTER, INC. A Early Childhood Center for INFANT, TODDLER, PRESCHOOL Attleboro Working Parents Silding scde available Coll 2245718 & KINDERGARTEN 209 South Main Street, Affleboro Childcare/Preschont Subsidy is Available Greater Attleboo Community 508-222-4208 Day Care Service "PROJECT CONNECT, together with area Early 505 North St., Attleboro Moss Childhood Education Agencies, have received state funds Care for PRESCHOOL KNDERGART and SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN JACK & JILL to subsidize childcare for Attleboro working families. Monumon Day Core Morkman Port-Day Prescrior SCHOOL Requirements: Kindergdrten Club School Age Enrichment ESTABLISHED 1948. 11 Family must live in Attlehoro at Second Congrezational Church Sliding fee scale available Coll 226-0281 50 Park St. Attleboro 2) Child must be 3.4 or S (büt not in Kindergarten) FALL REGISTRATION Prescinal for 3. 4 & 3 year olds 3) Parents must work full morning or alternoon sessions Readiness Skills Extrunes must meet guidelines SELF-HELP, Inc . HEAD START Feld Trips Science Units Apply at any one the Early Childhood listed in this ad C is и federally fun program Art & Music providing to income eligible families Family Childcare alsocitallable Pre-Kindergarten Program pre-school services to children ages Professional. experienced Staff Call "PROJECT CONNECT" 3-5 and comprehensive services in Call 212-1149 for forther information be visit the families. 226-2030 Am Hashel Director (508)223-3244 SNEAKERS at the PROJECT FOR PETE'S SAKE CONNECT PRESCHOOL 18 Baltic Street, South Attleboro, Massachusetts Sponsored by Attleboro Public Schools to Pete's followay ATTLEBORO The Young Children's Community Center YMCA PRESCHOOL PROGRAM chdaren 2 SESSIONS START IN THE FALL Devenue [nsull your New Nurtuding Child-Centered Curriculum with Low Weekly Rates In More PROJECT CONNECT M 761-7770 North Main SL. Attleboro, Mass. 223-3244 OR 226-6832 (508) 222-1110 INDAY-FRIDAY p.m. The Early Childhood Community of Attleboro salutes 'PROJECT CONNECT" and the ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS for our Successful Collaboration In addition to the Childcare/Preschool Subsidy Program for Attleboro Working Families listed above, Project Connect also provides the following services to the community: Part-day preschor pr. grams for low income, Behavior Specialists and Consulting Teachers to support at-risk preschoolers at participating centers participating centers in meeting the needs of young children Developmently appropriate materials and Parent Support Groups equipment or participating centers Parents as Teachers parent education regarding child Training for teachers. assistants and family day development birth through three care providers Early Childhood Advisory Council " network or agencies Parenting workshops parents, and persons interested in early childhood Assistance for participating centers to achieve Annual Early Childhood Conference accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children a process Early Childhood Expo which promotes excellence in early childhood programming Summer Scholarship Fund for low income at risk preschoolers Parent Lending Libraries Resource and Referral For More Information on Project Connect services. contact anyof the agencies listed above or call Project Connect of (508) 223-3244