U.S. Head Start Bureau. 2003. National Head Start Health Services Institute: Philosophy, Performance and Promise—April 22-25, 2003, Washington, DC. Washington, DC: U.S. Head Start Bureau, 3 v. Annotation: These materials were provided to participants in the National Head Start Health Services Institute held on April 22–25, 2003, in Washington, DC. The purpose of the institute was to focus attention on the provision of health services to children enrolled in Head Start. Topics include providing health screenings, increasing local leadership in health services, and enhancing understanding of Head Start. The materials consist of a program, a notebook, and a packet of looseleaf items covering daily program content. The program contains a directory of key staff, the agenda, an overview of events and activities, speaker biographies and contact information, descriptions of distinguished service awardees, and a list of exhibitors. The notebook includes references to key Head Start program performance standards; outlines of key presentations, plenary sessions, and group discussions; and a CD-ROM of Head Start legislation, regulations, and training materials. The packet of items includes handouts, copies of articles, and other reference materials. Contact: U.S. Office of Head Start, 330 C Street, S.W., #4301, Washington, DC 20201, Telephone: (202) 205-8347 Secondary Telephone: (866) 763-6481 Fax: (202) 260-9336 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohs Contact for cost information. Keywords: Child health, Conferences, Early child development, Early childhood education, Head Start, Leadership, Oral health, Program evaluation, Resource materials |