Your Responsibilities As A Head Start Parent

• To learn as much as possible about the program and take a major part in the decision making process.

• To take part in the classroom as an observer, volunteer, and to contribute services in whatever way you are able.

• To provide parent leadership by taking part in parent committees, officer elections, policy council, and other opportunities.

• To welcome family advocates, teachers, or family educators into your home to discuss your child's development and bring trainings and information to
  you.

• To work with teachers, staff, and other parents cooperatively.

• To become involved in community programs, which help, improve health, education, and recreation for your family.

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Your Rights As A Head Start Parent:

• To choose whether or not you participate in Head Start activities.

• To help develop parent activities.

• To be welcomed into the program.

• To be informed regularly about your child's progress.

• To always be treated with respect and dignity.

• To expect guidance for your child from teachers.
  
  
• To learn about the program, including grants, policies, budgets, and staff positions available that parents may apply for.
  
  
• To take pare in the planning and implementing of programs designed to increase your skills and knowledge.