Weekly Head Start Humor
Click on the picture to the left to view memes, pictures, and videos from the week. It's okay to laugh!!! Enjoy!
Education
- Documents are being added daily to the Lesson Plan shared drive: Lesson Plans for Home Instruction
- Be sure to check out the CLASS at Home Handout in the Lesson Plan shared drive
- Wide-Open School - great new resource broken down by grade level.
- CLI Teachers Resources Page
- CLI Family Engagement Resources
Family Services
- Childcare seems to be the most requested need at this time. Please refer families to the Texas Workforce Commission for the most up to date information and availability.
- HHSC Temporarily Waives Renewal Requirements for Medicaid, SNAP Clients During COVID-19 Crisis
- Supporting Parents in Uncertain Times: a set of 15 positive social media messages you can send to parents to let them know you are thinking of and supporting them.
Mental Health / Conscious Discipline
- Conscious Discipline Videos
- HHSC Launches Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - This new resource offers COVID-19-related mental health support for all Texans. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919.
- Mental Health Resource from Texas School Safety Center (English and Spanish)
- Staff/Adult Mental Health - some of our R9 collegues have created a SMORE with great resources: On The Bright Side: Volume 1
- Self Care for Educators facebook page Dr. Tina Boogren - who will also be a presenter at Region 9 this summer!
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R9 Head Start Resources website This website was designed specifically for Head Start staff and families to provide resources for at home learning and mental health/crisis information. | Region 9 Instructional Support website This website was developed by Region 9 staff in all content areas covering all grade level. It has resources for at home learning, mental health, and family resources. | My Peers website MyPeers is a virtual learning network where you can brainstorm, exchange ideas, and share resources with early childhood colleagues from across the country. It was created by the Office of Head Start (OHS) to help you connect and learn with people who share your interests and program responsibilities. |
R9 Head Start Resources website
This website was designed specifically for Head Start staff and families to provide resources for at home learning and mental health/crisis information.
Region 9 Instructional Support website
This website was developed by Region 9 staff in all content areas covering all grade level. It has resources for at home learning, mental health, and family resources.
My Peers website
MyPeers is a virtual learning network where you can brainstorm, exchange ideas, and share resources with early childhood colleagues from across the country. It was created by the Office of Head Start (OHS) to help you connect and learn with people who share your interests and program responsibilities.
Region 9 Head Start
Head Start Coordinator: Stacey.Jurecek@esc9.net
Education Manager/Coach: Sharon.West@esc9.net
ERSEA Manager: Courtney.Cooner@esc9.net
Family Services/Mental Health: Karen.Yell@esc9.net
Family Services/Mental Health: Ann.Hicks@esc9.net
Fiscal: Carla.Rogers@esc9.net