Family Resource Agency of North Georgia
Head Start / Early Head Start / Georgia Pre-K
The mission of Family Resource Agency of North Georgia is to provide
a comprehensive program which benefits children and families in the
Children in Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K attend classes five
days a week in an
environment which is conducive to learning. We encourage curiosity,
exploration, problem-solving and self-expression. We assist children in
developing a positive self-image. This is accomplished through active
involvement with other children and learning to play together in a
non-competitive atmosphere that includes successful experiences for all
children no matter what skill level they may have achieved.
In Early Head Start, our classrooms maintain a staff/child ratio of 1:4
for 0-3 year olds. In Preschool Head Start, the staff/child ratio is 1:9
for three year olds and 1:10 for four and five year olds. Classroom
activities include both group participation and individual choice.
Children are encouraged to initiate activities, explore different ways
of accomplishing tasks, recognize the self worth of both themselves and
others and relate to other children and adults. Children are also
encouraged to develop skills in self-help through taking responsibility
for their belongings, toys and equipment. They learn to sort and put
away items before moving on to other activities.
Individual attention is given to each child every day. Structured and
teacher-led times are balanced with child directed activities and
outdoor play. A daily schedule is posted in the classroom. Lesson plans
are prepared weekly and approved by the Center Manager. They insure that
curriculum guidelines are met in an organized manner. Teacher/child
interaction is an important part of the daily routine.
The Head Start/Pre-K program uses Creative Curriculum, Kaleidoscope and
As I Am as its educational, multicultural and social/emotional
curriculum respectively. We screen each child using Denver II and assess
each child using the Creative Curriculum Developmental Continuum. We
measure each child's progress by plotting their assessment and viewing
the outcome to plan daily activities for the children and track where
further training may be necessary for staff.
The Early Head Start program uses Creative Curriculum as its curriculum
and Denver II for screening. Daily logs are kept of each child's
activities during the time they are at the center and shared with the
family. The training resources we use are Partners for a Healthy
Baby and Teen Pregnancy A New Beginning.