Parent Involvement
Head Start of Shawnee Mission encourages parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.
Some of the ways in which parents connect to their child’s first educational provider include:
- Participating in the governance of the agency
- Taking advantage of networking and socialization opportunities
- Attending training sessions on a variety of skills needed to be a better parent and community resident
Policy council
Our Policy Council, comprised of elected representatives from Early Head Start and Head Start parents, and the community at large, is one of the two governing bodies of the agency. The Council meets monthly to review financial and program reports and approve budgets, policy changes, program direction and staff hires.
Parent Committee/1st Thursdays
A monthly opportunity for parents and children to meet other families and interact in a positive developmental and social environment.
Totally Us
A monthly discussion group where parents can meet each other and discuss topics such as healthy sexual development, parenting, relationships and employment.
Play Groups
Regularly-scheduled Play Groups to promote developmental, educational and social involvement for parents of Early Head Start children.
