our programs
Early head start
Early Head Start is a federally funded, community-based program that serves pregnant women, infants and toddlers age 0-3. Early Head Start staff are trained professionals who will provide information and skills to support each child’s development, health services, and family sufficiency.
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Goals
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Promote healthy pregnancies by educating mothers on the importance of good prenatal care.
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Promote parent involvement and education in the growth and development of very young children.
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Assist families with obtaining appropriate health, nutrition, and social services for all family members.
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Increase community understanding of the importance of growth and development from prenatal through three years of age.
High Quality early learning program
Our Early Childhood Develmopment Program is a FREE, high-quality early learning program for qualifying families in the Superior, Eloy, & Coolidge areas.
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Our Program provides the following:
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Preschool Program for ages 3-5 years
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Creative Curriculum which is a research based curriculum
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Social Emotional skills are taught daily in the classroom with our curriculum, Conscious Discipline, which includes teaching problem solving, identifying feelings and stress management skills
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Teaching Strategies GOLD ongoing child assessment which aligns with Arizona Early Learning Standards and assists teachers in individualizing for each child.
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Vision and hearing screenings as well as height/weight assessments to promote overall child health
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Engagement activities with families to identify strengths, local resources and goal setting using the assessment Family Map
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Work with school districts to identify children who may be at risk of developmental delay
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Work with families and providers to ensure children have current physical exams, dental exams, appropriate testing; and treatment as needed to ensure each child is healthy and ready to learn
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Provide consultation and referrals for children and families as needed
head start
PGCCS Head Start is a comprehensive, school readiness program providing preschool services in a classroom setting.
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Our Program provides the following:
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Preschool Program for ages 3-5 years
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Creative Curriculum which is a research based curriculum
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Social Emotional skills are taught daily in the classroom with our curriculum, Conscious Discipline, which includes teaching problem solving, identifying feelings and stress management skills
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Teaching Strategies GOLD ongoing child assessment which aligns with Arizona Early Learning Standards and assists teachers in individualizing for each child.
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Vision and hearing screenings as well as height/weight assessments to promote overall child health
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Engagement activities with families to identify strengths, local resources and goal setting using the assessment Family Map
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Work with school districts to identify children who may be at risk of developmental delay
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Work with families and providers to ensure children have current physical exams, dental exams, appropriate testing; and treatment as needed to ensure each child is healthy and ready to learn
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Provide consultation and referrals for children and families as needed
family services
All Parents/Guardians are invited to engage in activities to work in partnership with teachers, advocates and the site manager to enhance your child’s experience in our program.
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There are many ways to be involved:
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Classroom volunteering
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Participating in child’s developmental assessments
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Share observations of your child’s growth
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Select child’s individual developmental goals
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Provide input on activities in the classroom
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Share your culture and traditions
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Learn about resources in your community
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Home visits for Education and Family Assessments
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Family maps – family assessment/family goal setting
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Parent training at the site or in the community
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Fatherhood involvement activities
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Local parent committee
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Policy council
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Advisory committees
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Participating in local community events
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Attend local and state networking committees