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Show Me Family Literacy!
Missouri's Guide for Establishing Family Literacy Programs
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PART ONE |
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A Conceptual Framework |
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Components of family literacy |
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Component integration |
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Family literacy and the National Education Goals |
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Collaboration |
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Chapter |
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Even Start components |
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Goals of the Even Start program |
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Necessary collaborations |
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Allowable uses of Even Start funds |
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Funding |
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Chapter |
3 |
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Getting started |
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Take the necessary time |
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Funding sources |
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Planning surprises |
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Getting organized |
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PART TWO |
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The Four Components of Family Literacy |
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Chapter |
4 |
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Quality considerations |
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What is adult education? |
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Unique attributes of the adult education component |
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Equipped for the Future |
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Eligibility |
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Funding and grants available |
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ESL Funding |
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Staffing |
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Certification |
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Operational concerns |
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Supplies |
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Chapter |
5 |
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Quality considerations |
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What is early childhood education? |
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Unique attributes of the early childhood component |
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Do you have to start a new early childhood program? |
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Funding early childhood programs |
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Staffing |
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Training |
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Supplies |
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Chapter |
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Quality considerations |
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What is parenting education? |
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Why do we need a parent group? |
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How do you start a parenting education component? |
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Chapter |
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Quality considerations |
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What is Parent and Child Together Time? |
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Do parents and children really need PACT Time? |
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Staffing |
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Training |
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Conclusion |
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PART THREE |
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Operation and Evaluation |
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Chapter |
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Location, location, location |
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Transportation |
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Attendance |
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Hours of operation |
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Food |
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Program coordination |
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Staff development and technical assistance |
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Chapter |
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Nature and purpose of evaluation |
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Collaborative Action Research Evaluation Model |
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CARE Phase One: Reflect and Question |
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CARE Phase Two: Document Change |
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CARE Phase Three: Respond to Change |
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CARE Phase Four: Report Change |
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Even Start program end-of-the-year reporting |
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DESE guidelines for final project reports |
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PART FOUR |
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Resources and References |
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Chapter |
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Assistance with program components |
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Related Web sites |
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Missouri organizations |
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Foundations |
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