Getting A Great Start with Head Start

Region 9 Education Service Center Head Start serves children ages three and four and their families in nine school districts in four counties: Clay -Henrietta ISD and Petrolia ISD; Cooke-Gainesville ISD; Montague- Bowie ISD and Nocona ISD; Wichita-Burkburnett ISD, City View ISD, Electra ISD and Wichita Falls ISD. Our program is a full day center based program providing comprehensive services in health as well as education, including services for children with disabilities and also English Language Learners. Family Social Service Workers assist families in accessing such resources as WIC, ESL and GED classes, training programs, and health services. Region 9 ESC Head Start accepts and embraces each child’s individuality, ability level and family background.

Region 9 ESC Head Start recognizes that children learn through active play, by interaction with peers and with their environment. The atmosphere is one of a learning environment where children can develop at their own rate in a safe and caring atmosphere. Learning centers are based on the child’s interests and ability levels, which promotes numerous opportunities for building social/emotional skills, as well as cognitive and motor development.

The mission of the Region 9 Education Service Center Head Start of Clay, Cooke, Montague and Wichita counties is to:

♦	Enrich the lives of children and families, including children with special needs, who qualify for Head Start through academic and social services
♦	Encourage families to actively participate in the Head Start program.
♦	Empower families to advocate for their children.