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California State TTA Center, a member of the OHS TTA System

Socializations and Then

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California Head start Association

Rob Colombini & Debbie McBee


Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome

• Introductions

What role to you play in Socializations????


Objectives:Objectives:Objectives:Objectives:

• Identify ways to make socializations fun and

exciting while increasing attendance.

• Understand how to engage parents in the

activities at the socialization- and extend the

experiences the child has in socialization in

the child’s home or daily life

• Identify planning needs when fathers are

involved

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“I Already Know This”“I Already Know This”“I Already Know This”“I Already Know This”


Performance StandardsPerformance StandardsPerformance StandardsPerformance Standards

1306.33

(a) Grantees implementing a home based program option must:

(1) Provide one home visit per week per family, lasting for a minimum of

90 minutes

(2) Provide, at a minimum, two group socialization activities per month for each child



1306.33 (3)

Home visits and socializations that are

cancelled by program staff must be

rescheduled to meet the required number of

yearly home visits and socializations.

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1304.23(b)(2)

Grantees must ensure that they are able to

provide appropriate snacks and meals to each

child during socialization activities.


Some things to think about……Some things to think about……Some things to think about……Some things to think about……

• What is the purpose of your Socializations?

• What are the goals driving the Socializations?

• How are you individualizing for families?

• How are you engaging families?


Socializations…Socializations…Socializations…Socializations…

Recognizing that socializations are a vital

component of the home-based program option,

Head Start programs must be careful in how they

plan these experiences to meet the individual

needs of families. Programs should consider the

following when designing socializations:

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What is the purpose of these experiences? In light

of your community and families, what are the

goals driving socialization experiences? Does

the term "socialization" accurately describe

these experiences? (Many programs have

named these group experiences "Parent-Child

Time," or something that emphasizes the fact

that parents participate in activities with their

children.)



How will staff address the individual goals

for families during socializations?

Limiting the number attending a

socialization to no more than ?????

children will allow staff to be more

effective in addressing the goals of each

child and his or her parent.



To meet families' needs, will socializations be

organized by child age or home visitor caseload?

Will socializations be offered at different times

and provide opportunities for fathers and

working parents to participate? How will siblings'

needs be addressed (i.e., will they be directly

involved in socialization activities, or will

separate, developmentally appropriate activities

be made available)?

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Depending on the goals of the socialization,

which staff besides the home visitor should be

involved in the design and implementation of

the activities? What should their qualifications

be (e.g., a health background, center-based

early childhood program experience, or family

counseling)? How can members of the

community, such as Health Services Advisory

Committee participants, be involved in

socializations?


Socialization attendanceSocialization attendanceSocialization attendanceSocialization attendance

What are the barriers that keep

parents away?

What makes parents want to attend

your socialization?


What makes a successful Socialization What makes a successful Socialization What makes a successful Socialization What makes a successful Socialization or Parent Meeting?????or Parent Meeting?????or Parent Meeting?????or Parent Meeting?????

• Have a set Schedule

• Have an agenda

• How is the Socialization “Talked up” at the home

visit?

• Are parents involved in the planning? Facilitation?

• Check in with your Attitude

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Where should the Socialization be?Where should the Socialization be?Where should the Socialization be?Where should the Socialization be?

• Stable and predictable setting

• Create classrooms in multiple sites

(gym)

• Families Community: Sending a

message that the community has

value, transportation


Alternate Ideas…..Alternate Ideas…..Alternate Ideas…..Alternate Ideas…..



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Socializations…..Socializations…..Socializations…..Socializations…..

• The purpose of the socialization activities for

the children emphasize peer group

interactions through age appropriate activities

• Parents accompany children to the

socialization activity

• The children are supervised by the home

visitor with parents observing at times and

participating at other times


Socializations….Socializations….Socializations….Socializations….

• Build upon the positive aspects of the family

• Allow time to build a positive relationship

• Allow parents to direct the process

• Support using all available resources


Socializations and IndividualizationSocializations and IndividualizationSocializations and IndividualizationSocializations and Individualization

• An ongoing process of recognizing each child’s unique characteristics, and

• planning and implementing a curriculum that responds to those differences, and

• the collective needs of the group.

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Observe and

Record

Plan and Individualize

Curriculum

Analyze, sort and

evaluate observations

Report children’s

progress and use in

program

improvement

The On-Going

Assessment

Process

OnOnOnOn----Going AssessmentGoing AssessmentGoing AssessmentGoing Assessment


Arrivals (1)

Parent Child -Interaction Activity (2)

Snack (3)

Parent/Child Interaction Experiences (4)

Co-Planning/Paperwork (5)

Evaluation (6)

Closure (7)

Structuring your SocializationStructuring your SocializationStructuring your SocializationStructuring your Socialization


Group SocializationsGroup SocializationsGroup SocializationsGroup Socializations

Group socializations provide parents the opportunity to:

• Obtain additional feedback about their child’s interests, strengths, needs and resources

• Observe their children

• Share and learn from others about the challenges and joys of parenting

• To develop a wider network of friends to share common concerns

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Socialization RequirementsSocialization RequirementsSocialization RequirementsSocialization Requirements

The socialization experiences support the goals

established during the home visits. The Family

Partnership Agreement must include the

specific roles of parents in socializations and

home visits [ 45 CFR 1304.40(a)(2)]. This

provides a mechanism for connecting the

home visits with the socialization experiences

so that they build on family goals and are

meaningful to the participants.


Linking Home Visits to SocializationsLinking Home Visits to SocializationsLinking Home Visits to SocializationsLinking Home Visits to Socializations

Connect the home visits with socialization

experiences so that they build on family goals

and are meaningful to participants


Linking Home Visits to SocializationsLinking Home Visits to SocializationsLinking Home Visits to SocializationsLinking Home Visits to Socializations

Five Steps to Linking Home Visits to Socializations

1. Create a vision and position statement.

2. Align home visit and socialization structures.

3. Observe to identify skills, interests, and needs.

4. Plan home visits and socializations.

5. Develop a procedure for linking home visits to

socializations.

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Family Involvement v. EngagementFamily Involvement v. EngagementFamily Involvement v. EngagementFamily Involvement v. Engagement

Slides are in excerpt from the NCPFCE presentation


PFCE FrameworkPFCE FrameworkPFCE FrameworkPFCE Framework


Key Ingredients for Key Ingredients for Key Ingredients for Key Ingredients for EngagementEngagementEngagementEngagement

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Benefits of Family EngagementBenefits of Family EngagementBenefits of Family EngagementBenefits of Family Engagement


PFCE FrameworkPFCE FrameworkPFCE FrameworkPFCE Framework


Adults as learnersAdults as learnersAdults as learnersAdults as learners

HS Performance Standards 1304.52

(e) Home visitor qualifications. Home visitors must

have knowledge and experience in child

development and early childhood education; the

principles of child health, safety, and nutrition; adult

learning principles; and family dynamics. They must

be skilled in communicating with and motivating

people. In addition, they must have knowledge of

community resources and the skills to link families

with appropriate agencies and services.

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Adult Learning PrinciplesAdult Learning PrinciplesAdult Learning PrinciplesAdult Learning Principles


Males in the program should be Males in the program should be Males in the program should be Males in the program should be reminded…reminded…reminded…reminded…

• The most important thing is spending time

with your child—talking, reading, playing,

helping with meal or bath time, and doing

things together around the house. Investing

your time while your child is small will pay

dividends for you and your child forever—not

to mention it is just fun!


How Children Benefit from Father Involvement

• They go to school with qualities needed for learning! They have more self

control, fewer behavior problems, are willing to try new things and are more

patient.

• They have better intellectual, motor and verbal development! They are stronger

in math and reading and able to express themselves in conversation.

• They are more secure, confident and curious! They are eager to learn, problem

solve and explore.

• They make wise life choices! They are more likely to go to college, less likely to

become a teen parent, less likely to be incarcerated and less likely to show signs

of depression.

• They are compassionate and empathetic! They care about others and have good

social skills.

Male Involvement…..Male Involvement…..Male Involvement…..Male Involvement…..

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Research is demonstrating that fathers receive

benefits from being involved with their

children too in ways we don't often think

about. Involved fathers are more likely to

advance in their occupations, be happier,

work harder toward a successful marriage

and have better physical and emotional

health.



What else can Fathers do?

• Show affection and support for your child.

• Increase the amount and quality of time spent with your child.

• Work to build a strong relationship and good communication with

your child's mother, whether or not you live in the same household.

Share household, financial and child rearing responsibilities.

• Read and play together, set age appropriate goals and expectations

for your child, be consistent and provide emotional security and

help your child learn to make healthy lifestyle choices.

• Learn more about child development and parenting skills.

• Understand and celebrate the unique and powerful role he plays in

the lives of his children!



• The most important thing to do for all family

members in Head Start is show how adaptable

it is to meet the needs of moms, dads,

extended family, etc...

• Men want to participate but the environment

needs to be set up in such a way that they don't

feel intimidated.

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• Male Involvement is important! Head Start

welcomes all men involved in the lives of HS

children to all Head Start activities! Males

should be encouraged to participate in home

visits and play groups, to help in the

classroom or to serve on a committee or

Policy Council.


Home Visiting Video

Head Start Beginning at Home Video

•Watch 5 minutes of the video (FALCOM)

•Write down simple observations

•List 3 Socialization activities you could

create from your observation


Activities

• Memory game

• Infant Massage

• Nutrition-introducing

new foods by age group,

simple cooking activities

• Art Activities- Using

paint, crayons, markers

• Music Activities -

introducing musical

instruments, making

instruments

•Science Activities- nature

walk, what happens if….

• Math Activities- one to

one correspondence,

seriation, pouring/sifting

• Language Activities- photo

cards, dictating what child

says

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Any Questions?Any Questions?Any Questions?Any Questions?

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines how you do “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines how you do “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines how you do “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines how you do it. Attitude determines how well you do it.” Lou Holtzit. Attitude determines how well you do it.” Lou Holtzit. Attitude determines how well you do it.” Lou Holtzit. Attitude determines how well you do it.” Lou Holtz


Final Thought….Final Thought….Final Thought….Final Thought….

“Our children are our greatest resource and Head Start grants help them reach their full potential.”

Christopher Dodd


Now for the “What”Now for the “What”Now for the “What”Now for the “What”

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Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!Thank you!

For additional information or assistance on this

topic, contact your program’s

Early Childhood Education Specialist

Debbie McBee: [email protected]

Rob Colombini: [email protected]

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