Together We Thrive
March 12-13, 2010
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Conference Tracks and Key Note Speaker
Key Note
Keith PentzPassion and Compassion: The Seeds for Change
Leadership and the ability to guide or change are not always welcome or understood. While leaders often make pronouncements and promises, the follow-up is not necessarily successful or yields the desired outcomes. By bringing everyone "onboard" and "to the table," leaders, whether chosen or breaking forth from a group, can and will be more effective if two characteristics are present: passion and compassion. Passion is the drive, determination, and understanding that all effective leaders must possess in order to guide or direct. Compassion is the care, nurture, and ability to mindfully adapt and adopt what is necessary to make everyone involved feel a part of and included in any and all facets of an endeavor. Both passion and compassion are not necessarily naturally occurring. Plus, both are not always possessed by a lone individual. By recognizing and considering a variety of factors, leaders can find the inner strength and drive to allow the passion for success and change to occur. In addition, by reflecting and contemplating on options and goals, the compassion needed to include everyone in a plan can also be shared. Change is difficult. Paradigms are hardwired. But with a combination of passion and compassion, a leader can make the changes needed in any program and demonstrate the ideal he/she wishes to convey.
Friday Night Reception & Lunch Guest Speaker:
Ron Herndon, Chairman, National Head Start Association Ron Herndon has served as chairman of the National Head Start Association since July 1993. As chairman, he serves as an ambassador representing the needs of the Head Start community to members of Congress, the administration, and the general public. He also provides guidance and leadership to the 49-member board that sets policy and determines direction for the association. Under his leadership, NHSA has progressed immensely. Major accomplishments include: major legislative gains; improvements in technology for Head Start children, parents, and staff; creation of the NHSA Academy; establishment of important business partnerships; and maintenance of a sound financial base.
Since 1975, Ron Herndon has been director of the Albina Head Start program in Portland, Oregon. Under his direction, the program is the recipient of numerous federal grants in support of local Head Start projects. These grants have been used for major building projects and the development of programming for Head Start parents and staff in Portland and surrounding communities. The program Mr. Herndon oversees provides comprehensive full-day service to more than 900 Head Start children from the areas surrounding Portland.
Director & Administrator Track
Western Kentucky University - Preparing for an On-Site Review: A Comprehensive Overview of and Preparation Strategies for the 2010 Office of Head Start Monitoring ProtocolNo single event can be as critical to a Head Start or Early Head Start program as the Federal Monitoring Review. Day One of this seminar will fa-miliarize participants with the various material their local agency should assemble and have on hand in preparation for the on-site review. Partici-pants will learn more about the latest version of the OHS protocol and about how the process works... including the collection, verification, and analysis of information from multiple sources within the program. Participants in the seminar will also explore how the review team's decisions, regarding grantee compliance with program requirements, will impact the Head Start Review Report and, to a great extent, the future planning and operation of the local program. On Day Two, this in-depth seminar will help participants develop tactics for presenting their information to reviewers in a clear and concise manner. We will explore strategies and training designs for preparing program staff, partners, and governing body members to answer questions that may arise during the OHS Monitoring Protocol process. Participants will receive preparatory questions, ideas for training techniques, and checklists for preparing staff, parents, and partners for the on-site review. Learning outcomes for participants include:
- Enhancing their understanding of the OHS Monitoring Protocol process, including interview protocols and checklists
- Receiving in-depth strategies for preparing staff, parents, and partners for the OHS monitoring review
- Reviewing the processes for checking paperwork and providing adequate documentation
- Being prepared for managing the review schedule, including interviews, logistics, and daily debriefings
Conference Tracks and Workshops
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Hyatt Regency Tech Center7800 E. Tufts Ave
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 779-1234
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