Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community:
Community Partnerships:
Working Together

| Contents | Preface | Introduction | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 | | Professional Development | Resources | Training Guides |

Contents

Preface

Introduction

• Purpose
• Audience
• Performance Standards
• Organization
• Trainer or Coach Selection
• Instructions

Definition of Icons

At A Glance

Module 1: What is Collaboration?

• Outcomes
• Key Concepts
• Background Information
• Activity 1-1: Understanding Collaboration
• Activity 1-2: On the Road to Collaboration
• Activity 1-3: Collaboration and Head Start
• Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handouts for Module 1

• Handout 1: Levels of Community Partnership
• Handout 2: Community Partnerships
• Handout 3: Collaboration Stages and Milestones
• Handout 4: New Beginnings: One Community's Story
• Handout 5: Taking the First Steps
• Handout 6: Where Do We Stand?

Module 2: Elements of Success

• Outcomes
• Key Concepts
• Background Information
• Instructions
• Activity 2-1: Successful Collabortives
• Activity 2-2: Effective Meetings
• Activity 2-3: Preparing for Collaboration
• Activity 2-4: Effective Meeting Planning
• Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handouts for Module 2

• Handout 1: Kids Place: A Community Partnership Model
• Handout 2: Elements of Successful Collaborations
• Handout 3: The Decision-Making Scale
• Handout 4: Choosing a Skilled Facilitator
• Handout 5: Involving Everyone
• Handout 6: Setting Ground Rules
• Handout 7: Meeting Agenda and Summary

Module 3: Challenges of Collaboration

• Outcomes
• Key Concepts
• Background Information
• Instructions
• Activity 3-1: The Challenge Can
• Activity 3-2: Managing Conflict
• Activity 3-3: Preparing for Collaboration's Challenges
• Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handouts for Module 3

• Handout 1: Dangerous Sand traps
• Handout 2: Managing Conflict Worksheet
• Handout 3: Tips for Managing Conflict

Module 4: Practicing the Collaborative Process

• Outcomes
• Key Concepts
• Background Information
• Activity 4-1: Dream House
• Activity 4-2: Recruiting Partners
• Activity 4-3: Starting a Collaboration
• Activity 4-4: Strategic Planning
• Activity 4-5: Forming a Strategic Planning Team
• Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handouts for Module 4

• Handout 1: Dream House Discussion Guide
• Handout 2: A Call for Action
• Handout 3: A Vision for Change
• Handout 4: Selecting Collaborative Partners
• Handout 5: Engaging Partners and Learning About Each Other
• Handout 6: Strategic Planning Scenarios
• Handout 7: Strategic Planning Worksheet
• Handout 8: Evaluating the Progress

Continuing Professional Development

• Continuing Education
• Information Sharing
• Peer Study Groups
• Increasing Awareness of Community Partners
• Developing a Head Start Collaboration Resource
• Providing Education on Collaboration

Resources

• Books and Journals
• Information Systems
• Organizations
• Audio/Visual

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Last Modified: Tues Jan 26 14:12:07 1999