If I`m going to have to pay for the degree myself I`ll need a raise.Do any of you have children/know children in Head Start?What do you think of the program?
2006-07-30 10:45:31 · 5 answers · asked by preteacher95 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Three of my children attended Head Start. I think it has gotten a lot better. I also work for Head Start I currently have an AAS in Early Childhood and just when I thought that was enough here comes the talk of a BA. I'm all for it if it means a raise.
2006-07-31 17:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by Shelle Rock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head Start teachers have never had to have a Bachelors Degree.
My degree is in Early Childhood Education. I would like to see all public school systems incorporate Pre-Kindergarten as part of their systems. Since Kindergarten is the new first grade, kids need Pre-K to get their Emergent Literacy skills up to par before Kinder.
2006-07-30 11:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by themrsfactor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My child was never in the Head Start program however, as a teacher and a parent, I would encourage anyone who wants to provide education to students at any age to get a degree and beyond. We need qualified teachers who are not only 'educated' but who are dedicated and willing to do things differently to reach our kids. Pre-K is the new first grade as the previous writer stated - much needs to be done in this area to increase educational opportunities - reading, math for our kids.
2006-07-30 12:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah youll still need a BA. Get a student loan like we all I have one for undergratduate and masters and i am in school for early childhood ed. Just because funding has decreased doesnt mean the education of teachers should too
2006-07-30 11:46:34 · answer #4 · answered by Lipitz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we want educated people teaching our children.
2006-07-30 15:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by JBWPLGCSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋