Consulting Services

Dr. Hendricks and Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc. staff provide a variety of services to meet the needs of early childhood programs, schools, non-profit agencies, and professional organizations.

Presentations and Training for Teachers, Staff, and Parents

Dr. Hendricks presents at state, national, and international conferences; provides teacher workshops for CCR&R and other resource agencies, conducts staff training to meet individual program needs; and offers parent workshops.

For more information about these or other workshops, please click here for past presentations or contact us.

Keynote presentations motivate and encourage participants, while providing practical ways to promote child health and safety.  Examples of keynote addresses include:

• Promoting Mental Health:  Nurturing Young Children

• Stress Management:  Being Your Best for Young Children

• Reaching and Teaching Parents:  Child Health & Safety

• Teaching Young Children:  Promoting Lifelong Healthy Habits

Training sessions range from 1 - 2 hours, depending upon topic and specific needs of the client.  Training sessions include participant discussions and hands-on activities.  Full day training workshops can be provided.  Topics include, but are not limited to:

Home Safety * Classroom Safety * Fitness * Disaster & Emergency Preparedness * Healthy Eating * Administration of Medication * Sanitation and Standard Precautions * Oral Health *  Immunization and Preventive Care * Transportation Safety * Field Trip Safety * Playground Safety * Infant Care * Promoting Mental Health * Food Allergies * Sun Safety  (Please refer to Training Modules for descriptions.)

"Dr. Charlotte Hendricks developed a very comprehensive and informative sun safety training for my company that was interactive for not only the employees, but the children and families.  We were able to communicate this very important and practical information through fun activities and newsletters" Jody L. Martin Vice President of Education and Training Creme de la Creme Greenwood Village, CO

"Train-the-Trainer" workshops help program staff in providing effective in-house training and in meeting program requirements.  Examples of topics:

• Providing effective staff training in health and safety

• Appropriate curriculum and activities to teach young children about health and safety

• Family involvement:  Effective two-way communication

• Developing and using a procedures manual

• Community Assessment:  design, data collection, analysis, and reporting

Previous Training and Workshop Events

February 7-8, 2012 -- Region IV Head Start Association, Atlanta, GA

Effective Strategies for Training Staff and Families about Health and Safety

To be most effective, training should meet participant's interest and need, be well-organized and research-based, and address established standards.  Training methods vary according to the learning style of the audience.  Participants will review a variety of resources and methods related to health and safety training for staff and families.

Developing and Utilizing and Effective Community Assessment for Head Start

Participants will identify types of information needed and explore practical techniques for the required 3pyear assessment and for annual updates.  Discussion will include gathering information from families, local resources, and online data.  Examples will demonstrate how to report and utilize community assessment information in program planning.

April 16, 2012 -- Alabama Head Start Association - Oral Health Workshop. Montgomery, AL

This full-day workshop for Head Start staff and parents will address current trends in pediatric oral health care and prevention of oral health problems.  Topics will include toothbrushing at home and in the classroom, preventing and responding to injury, dental healthy snacks, and more.

April 19-20, 2012 -- National Head Start Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN

Happy children:  Nurturing Through Ages and Stages (Co-presenter:  Connie Jo Smith)

Session identifies "typical" characteristics of children according to age and temperament, while recognizing that each child is an individual influenced by environment and experiences.  Come discover ways the the daily schedule and partnerships with families can support children in regulating emotions, engaging in relationships, expressing themselves, and exploring the world.

Health & Safety Training for Staff and Families:  Tips from a Seasoned Trainer

To be most effective, training should meet participant's interest and need, be well-organized and research-based, and address established standards.  Training methods vary according to the learning style of the audience.  Participants will review a variety of resources and methods related to health and safety training for staff and families.

Materials Development

Training Modules for teachers, staff and parents are currently available on a variety of topics.  These training modules can be modified to meet specific program or state requirements; and similar training modules can be developed on other topics.  Dr. Hendricks works with clients to identify training needs, research appropriate and accurate information, and develop training modules that include trainer guide, PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and evaluation plan.

Curriculum development and evaluation:  Dr. Hendricks develops and reviews  preschool and elementary curriculum materials.  Clients include national professional organizations, universities, and national research grantees, as well as individual programs (CV and references available upon request).  Curriculum development services involve collaboration with experts in content, child development, and early education.  Curriculum evaluation is integrated throughout the development process.

In addition, Children's learning activities and information resources on specific topics can be developed.  To see examples, please refer to the HIP on Health® Children's Booklets, and the Sun Safety Alliance:  Children's Activities.

Professional development resources can be developed or revised to fit specific topics and needs for your program.  For example, Dr. Hendricks has worked with WestEd and the California Department of Education as lead writer for the health domain chapter in the California Preschool Curriculum Framework, Volume 2, and is an expert advisor on the accompanying foundations and health measures.  Dr Hendricks is Editor for a national refereed magazine, Healthy CHILDCare, and was a member of the Editorial Committee for SECA

Parent, family and community information resources can be developed (e.g., brochures, handouts, flyers, forms and other graphic materials).  For example, please refer to HIP on Health and More HIP on Health.

Community Assessment Services

Head Start programs are required to complete a full community assessment every three years, with an annual update.  Most community Action Agencies also are required to access community assessments every two years.  The following services are available:

Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc. can contract with agencies to complete the community assessment process.

Community Needs Assessment Presentation.  A full day workshop is available for Agencies that intend to complete their own community assessment process, Dr. Hendricks will work with staff to develop appropriate survey instruments and survey methodology, and instruct staff on how to identify resources, locate and compile data (e.g., population demographics), and prepare a summary report.

To download a sample Community Assessment Questionnaire, click on one of the following links:  English or Spanish.

Policy and Procedures

Dr. Hendricks and her staff have developed operational policy and procedures manuals for Head Start programs and other public agencies.  Please contact Dr. Hendricks for more information.

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