"We can build the best schools on earth, but if kids don't have the basic nutrition they need, they're going to have a challenge learning." Michelle Obama
Investing in our Community's
Most Precious Natural Resource
Your Subtitle text
_____________________________________________
Committee Process
Outlined below are the five phases of Alignment Rockford's process for committee work.
1. Tactical Planning – In response to an unmet student need, the committee conducts research and creates a detailed plan to implement a pilot project that includes measures of effectiveness.
2. Community Engagement – Through an invitation to participate, community organizations are asked to join in the implementation of pilot programs.
3. Implementation and Evaluation – Communications between pilot program agencies and the committee ensures implementation fidelity and accountability. Effectiveness is regularly evaluated.
4. Scaling Up – Based on early success, the pilot is extended beyond the original scope.
5. Institutionalization – Once measured to be effective on a large scale, the program becomes integrated within the District 205 structure.
_____________________________________________
Research
Science of Early Childhood Development
A Poverty Solution that Starts with a Hug - New York Times
American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement
How Early Experiences Get Into the Body: A Biodevelopmental Framework - Harvard's Center on the Developing Child
Five Numbers to Remember about Early Childhood Development - Harvard's Center on the Developing Child
Foundations of Healthy Development - Harvard
Healthy Development and Genes - Harvard
A Science-Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy - Harvard's Center on the Developing Child
The Science of Early Childhood Development - Harvard's Center on the Developing Child
Videos
The Still Face Experiment - Dr. Edward Tronick
Experiences Build Brain Architecture - Harvard's Center on the Developing Child
Serve & Return Interaction Shapes Brain Circuitry - Harvard's Center on the Developing Child
Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development - Harvard's Center on the Developing Child
How are attachment and language linked? - TVO Parents
Talk2Me marketing materials
Talk2Me PowerPoint presentation
Talk2Me Avery labels
Talk2Me card
Talk2Me meeting announcement
Talk2Me poster - English
Talk2Me poster - Spanish
Related presentations
Enhancing Developmentally Oriented Primary Care, Developmental Screening and Referral, Part II, Social/Emotional
Early Relationships and Attachment
Nature or Nurture? The Role of Attachment and Temperament in Infant Mental Health - Mildred Berry Center
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ages 0-3: Healthy Starts Committee
Co-Chair: Kim Nelson, RPS 205
Co-Chair: Glendon Burress, SwedishAmerican Health System
Committee Focus
The purpose of the Healthy Starts Committee is to equip families of children ages 0-3 with the tools needed to excel in school.
Click here to see the Talk2Me page!
Committee Members
Darcy Dunn - Fairview Early Childhood Center
Jane Erikson - Early Learning Council
Cheryl Floyd - Winnebago County Health Dept.
Omer Francis - Spirit of Truth Church
Nancy Halverson - Crusader Community Health
Juliette Kula - YWCA of Rockford
Kathleen Kurtz - Easter Seals Children's Development Center
Joanne Lewis - City of Rockford Head Start
Steve Lidvall - SwedishAmerican Health System
Dorothy Reddic - Zion Michael Enterprise
Kathy Reese - Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Karen Rossi - Speech/Language Pathologist
Elias Soria - Rockford Housing Authority
Jeanie Sullivan - OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.Fairview Early Childhood Center, 512 Fairview Ave.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.
Fairview Early Childhood Center, 512 Fairview Ave.
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.
Fairview Early Childhood Center, 512 Fairview Ave.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.
Fairview Early Childhood Center, 512 Fairview Ave.
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.
Fairview Early Childhood Center, 512 Fairview Ave.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.
Fairview Early Childhood Center, 512 Fairview Ave.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.
Fairview Early Childhood Center, 512 Fairview Ave.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from 11/2/10 meeting
Minutes from 12/13/11 meeting
Minutes from 1/3/12 meeting
Minutes from 2/7/12 meeting
Minutes from 3/6/12 meeting
Minutes from 4/3/12 meeting
Minutes from 5/1/12 meeting
