VIRTUAL TRAININGS

Head Start Federal Monitoring Preparation: Telling Your Data Story:

The Office of Head Start is dedicated to enhancing performance expectations through data-driven and data-informed standards of practice. Federal monitoring uses various methods, such as interviews, discussions, and data tours, to evaluate how programs satisfy these standards. This training offers insights into the design of these monitoring activities and helps programs prepare to showcase their achievements through data reporting, visualizations, and improvement outcomes. Attendees will gain an understanding of the intent and purpose of the monitoring methodology, preparation activities for federal reviews, and practical approaches to data storytelling. This session provides viable methods for highlighting the program's impact on children and families to promote a quality review week and a favorable monitoring outcome. For information contact : desiree@deandcconsulting.com

Father & Male Role Model Inclusion: Strengthening Program Outcomes by Incorporating Fatherhood Initiatives into Daily Practice

Intentional structures and systems drive sustainable fatherhood and male engagement initiatives. This includes establishing roles, responsibilities, male engagement champions, research-based practices, and coordinated communication and relationship development plans. This training promotes systems thinking in male engagement practices, establishing enduring responsivity, evaluation, and improvement planning into fatherhood initiatives. Attendees will learn how to create a new male engagement program or evolve its current practices into more effective research-based plans and practices. Participants will learn how to go beyond baseline engagement and learn proven techniques for creating powerful and rich male engagement practices that nurture the self-efficacy and self-esteem of all children’s most prominent male role models. This session will highlight leveraging community and program resources to foster male engagement activities that improve family and child outcomes and strengthen program initiatives.

For information contact: andre@deandcconsulting.com or desiree@deandcconsulting.com