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Special Services of Headstart ProgramsHeadstart programs in Ottawa have received funding for special programs including: Speech and Language Assessments and Therapy
Through a purchase-of-service agreement with the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Headstart programs provide families with an opportunity to have their children assessed for speech and language problems. The assessments are done on-site at the schools, increasing access to much needed services. Headstart is expanding its Speech and Language program to Francophone Headstart families. In addition, Headstart is piloting a direct therapy program for Speech and Language development at the Children's Aid Society Nursery School in conjunction with First Words. Right StartHeadstart received funding through the National Child Benefits program to implement Right Start, an early numeracy initiative for preschool children. Right Start includes a Training of Trainers component, which would allow Headstart to expand this program to OCHAP's Associate Members. Book Bag ProgramWith funding from the National Child Benefits program, Headstart will implement the Book Bag Program, which will include special curriculum to promote early literacy among preschool children.
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