Workshop Content

Keys to Quality: Program Leadership is now available. This module, specifically created for Program Administrators, is designed to help state and local leaders in Even Start Family Literacy implement high quality programs that meet and exceed statutory requirements.

This 3-day workshop will allow each participant to accomplish the following goals:

  • Understand the current Even Start statute
  • Understand current research supporting the Core Body of Knowledge relating to Even Start Family Literacy
  • Understand and implement the Key Values
  • Respond to the literacy needs of adults living in poverty and their children
  • Build on the principles of family empowerment
  • Participate in continuing professional development at all levels of implementation
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Day One Unit 1 Getting Started: Even Start Family Literacy Programs Purposes and Definitions
Unit 2 Understanding and Complying with Statutory Requirements
Unit 3 Partnerships and Collaborations
Day Two Unit 4 Building High Quality Even Start Family Literacy Services
Unit 5 Local Evaluation
Unit 6 Continuous Improvement
Unit 7 Fiscal Management
Day Three Unit 8 Resources: Technical Assistance and Resource Guide
Unit 9 Building Your Even Start Family Literacy Model
Unit 10 Implementing Your Even Start Family Literacy Plan
Everyone attending the training receives a Participant's Guide with accompanying CD-ROM.

Cost of the training is $399.00 per participant.
If interested please call the National Even Start Association at (800) 977-3731.