Head Start Logo Education
  • Developmentally appropriate learning environment planned and implemented by certified early childhood teachers and instructional assistants. (High Scope Curriculum) 
  • Bilingual classrooms uniquely paired with English classrooms so that children are enriched by language and cultural diversity. 
  • Developmental screening. 
  • Language development through frequent field trips. 



   
Head Start Logo Health
  • Medical/dental examinations and assistance with follow-up services. 
  • Vision/hearing screening. 
  • Immunization records. 
  • Height/weight evaluations 
  • Nutritious breakfast and lunch. 
  • Staff/parent training in nutrition and health topics. 
  • Licensed and registered dietitian consultant. 



   
Head Start Logo Mental Health
  • Mental health consultant is available to staff and parents.
  • Training for staff and parents on discipline, expressing emotion, adjusting to loss or change, developing a "Can Do" attitude. 
 


 
Head Start Logo Family Services

     Parent Involvement 

  • Leadership training for parents through participation in the decision making process. 
  • Volunteer training 
  • Parenting classes 
  • Read-to-Me, a family literacy program 
  • Adult Literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 
     Social Services
  • Assistance with application for Medicaid and other federal programs 
  • Directory of community resources 
  • Family Needs Assessment (FNA) and follow-up services 
  • Assistance with clothing, food, housing, educational/vocational needs 



 
Head Start Logo Special Services to Children with Disabilities
  • Provided through PISD Special Education programs.
  • Speech Therapy (English and Spanish)
  • Preschool Program for children with disabilities (PPCD)


For more information
PLANO ISD HEAD START
Phone (469)752-2446 
Fax (469)752-2467
Contact: Maria Castillo
Office Manager
Mcastil@pisd.edu

 

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