MODULE ONE

May 26th, 27th, 30th, June 9th, 10th, 13th

Head Start 2011 Mission Possible

Introduction

• Today’s lesson is your first Head Start training module

• After reading the slides you will proceed to an online quiz.

• The purpose of these internet training modules is to introduce you to updated information about Head Start.

• You are responsible for reviewing all the information in its entirety.

Purpose

Agenda

This training module will go over the following topics:

• Goals of Head Start

• Head Start Schedule of the Day for Students and OL’s

• Campus Resources

• Team Work

• Emergencies

Goals of Head Start

• Present accurate information about the University• Help first year students adjust to the university

lifestyle• Prepare students for the start of classes• Generate enthusiasm for the University of Windsor

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

• Mission details:• Represent the U of W in a positive manner• Provide accurate information to the participants• BE ENTHUSIASTIC! Your mood makes or

breaks the day • Encourage students to make use of the support

services on campus HAVE FUN!

Codes of Conduct for an Orientation Leader

•Be punctual & reliable

•Follow guidelines set in manual

•Be enthusiastic and helpful

•Be positive about the University & the services offered

•THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK

Morning Mission Possible

In the morning what do you do?

• The Boardroom in the CAW Center is orientation leader headquarters during Head Start

• Check in is at 7:45am for orientation leaders

• Meet with your team to discuss what each person will be doing during the student session

• Move to Ambassador Auditorium to mingle with the new students.

Other Missions

• In the morning as an OL you may be assigned as a floater where you may be assigned several different roles depending on the needs of the day

• In the afternoon as an OL you may be asked to:

• Run the EDC or WWW booth

• Provide campus tours

• Assist with timetabling

Morning Mission Possible

WHAT TIME DOES YOUR MISSION START?

Student Development & Support • Aboriginal Education Centre

(Turtle Island)• Advising Centre• Centre for Career Education

– Resume clinics • Educational Development Centre

– STEPS, SOS, Campus Life Line• International Student Centre

– Can apply to go on exchange 2nd year and later

• Student Counseling

Being Resourceful: Campus ResourcesEducational Development Centre

• Provides a wide variety of services and support for students including:

•Orientation programs such as Head Start, S.I.P., Windsor Welcome Week

• STEPS: (Skills To Enhance Personal Success) A series of study skills sessions to assist students in the development of stronger learning strategies

• Student Disability Services

•Campus Life Line

Academic Writing Centre

Please note: Starting May 1st the Academic Writing Centre will NO LONGER exist

Student Awards and Financial Aid • Administers the OSAP program• Provides information on scholarships and bursaries• Administers the work-study program

Cashier’s Office • Where students go to PAY TUITION

International Students Centre • Located on main floor of Cody Hall • Provides help to international students

Being Resourceful: Campus Resources

Being Resourceful: Campus Resources Student Disability Services

A resource centre with complete and fully accessible diverse equipment for students with disabilities.

It is the responsibility of the students to make the initial contact with Student Disabilities Services.

Appropriate supporting documentation must be presented.

• You may have some students in your Head Start group that have special needs.

• Some tips to keep in mind are:

• Do not center out the individual

• Provide adequate time for completion of activities

• Use both visual and auditory presenting methods

• Be sensitive to activity length

Student Disabilities• Student Disability Services provides services for students who may have:• A MOBILITY impairment

• ex. paraplegia, broken leg or arm, chronic back problems, or cerebral palsy

• A VISUAL impairment • ex. color blindness, tunnel vision, cataracts, or glaucoma

• A HEARING impairment • ex. Deafness, noise-induced hearing loss, auditory

processing disorder, or presbycusis • A LEARNING disability

• ex. ADHD, dyslexia, or autism• A CHRONIC illness

• ex. narcolepsy, chronic arthritis, or chronic asthma, etc • A MENTAL HEALTH disability

• ex. schizophrenia, or anxiety attacks

Presentation SkillsHere are a few suggestions to be a better presenter:

• Maintain Eye Contact with Everyone

• Don’t Be Too Serious: Be yourself!

• Ask Strategic Questions: Ask leading questions to develop group discussion

• REMEMBER TO SMILE!

• Provide Clear, Concise, Accurate and Easy to Understand Information

• Involve Everyone: Don’t let certain people dominate group discussion.

• Wrong Information is Damaging

• If you don’t know the answer refer the person to someone who might.

Please Avoid:• Making the student feel stupid or ashamed for asking you a question• Don’t make up an answer

• Do your best to find it or refer them to a campus resource

TRY PRESENTING A SLIDE OF YOUR CHOOSING IN

THIS MODULE, BY USING THE SKILLS MENTIONED

ON THE PREVIOUS SLIDE!

Team WorkTeam Building Goals• Use your team effectively in order

to solve problems• Respect and accept others• Build on weaknesses to provide a more informative

session• Encourage new ideas and offer ways to help make them

work• Be punctual and reliable to your team• Utilize each team members strengths• Do everything with enthusiasm...it’s contagious!!!

Emergency Kit: Use in Case of Mission Failure

Students & Parents may need assistance evacuating the building • If a person has a mobility impairment

– Lead them to a temporary safe area – Alert a supervisor/firefighter of their location– One leader should stay with them

• If a person has a visual impairment– A leader should help guide them out of the building

What if someone faints?• If a parent/student faints while presenting the parent/student session

have one OL stay by the parent/student and have another OL volunteer call campus police

WHAT ARE YOU TO DO IF THERE IS A FIRE?

Quiz

• MINIMIZE this screen to complete the challenge questions. You can still have access to the presentation.

• Your answers will be submitted to Soula

• If you think you are not ready you can always start over