MY DAUGHTER IS A LITTLE

HIPPY!The HIPPY Program at

Southside, Arkansas

MISSION “HIPPY or Home Instruction for Parents

of Preschool Youngsters is a home-based early childhood education program for parents of three, four, and some five year old children. Parents, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. You have what it takes to make a meaningful difference in your child’s life- the gift of TIME; spend it wisely; spend it with your child.”(HIPPY, 2011)

SERVICES Home visits Home lesson materials Access to extra materials, equipment,

and space One- on-one instruction Referral services Monthly group meetings

WHO DOES THAT? Community members who meet

requirements:Age requirements for children

Income requirements for parents

WHO’S RUNNIN’ THIS SHOW? State Director—Barbara Gilkey Program Coordinator—Lorie Satterwhite Homebased Educators—Kristie Kennedy

(our very own), Mary Hammer, Marla Strother, and Jamie Shane.

Parent/Guardian—Me and Aunt Pam (or Pae, as my daughter calls her)

Child

WHERE DID THIS ALL START? The first HIPPY Program began, oddly

enough, in Israel. Dr. Avima Lombard—Native of Israel Hebrew University in Jerusalem, 1969

developed the first HIPPY Program. 1984—first programs in United (HIPPY,

2011).

HOW DID THEY GET THAT JOB?

Program Coordinator—Usually has a degree in Early Childhood and other qualifications.

Homebased Educator—Trained by the Program Coordinator and requires several other skills:

• Mature• Good communication skills• Works well with others• Cares about community

DIVERSITY They serve families that are

multicultural and from generally low socio-economic backgrounds to give children a head start or boost before they start kindergarten.

WHAT I FIND SURPRISING! I find it incredibly surprising how easily

accessible the program and its coordinators are.

I find it surprising how well my “little hippy” has responded to the homebased educator, Mrs. Kristie and the resources we have been able to use so far.

REFERENCESHome Instruction for Parents of Preschool

Youngsters Program. (2011). HIPPY: Linking Children, Families and Communities Parent Information Handbook. Batesville, AR: Author.

Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters Program. (2011). The HIPPY Model: Four Essential Components. Batesville, AR: Author.

A LIBRARY IS, AS A LIBRARY DOES

University of Arkansas Community College—Row Johns Library and

Computer Lab

MISSION STATEMENT “The Library provides educational

opportunities, personal enrichment and support for those it serves- students, faculty, staff, workforce and community.” (Row Johns, 2011).

SERVICES

Student Services Community Patron Services

Remote Online Access Individualized

Assistance for Research

Circulation Services Reserves Computer Lab Copying Services Interlibrary Loan

Remote Online Access

Circulation Services Computer Lab Copying Services

SPECIAL SERVICES Study rooms offered for reserve Study tables All Community Patron Services

POPULATIONS SERVED Students, Faculty and Staff at UACCB. Community members of Batesville and

surrounding areas.

ORGANIZATION Library Director—Linda Bennett Library Technicians—Jo Hirschy, Bethany

Richardson, and Carolyn Shields. Work Study students Information Services Director—Steve

Collins Computer Lab Manager—Cheston

Cooper

TRAINING Mrs. Bennett—Library Director– BA in

Education, Masters in Library Science. Library Technicians usually have a High

School diploma, on-the-job training and then possibly some higher education.

DIVERSITY Everyone is welcomed into the library

and all of the staff is very friendly and caring. It is a safe, quiet environment that is conducive to research and study.

WHAT I FOUND SURPRISING! Art displays Incredible design space Caring and welcoming staff Safe and warm environment

REFERENCESUniversity of Arkansas Community

College Row Johns Library. (2011). Available Services: Community Patron Pamphlet. Batesville, AR: Author.

University of Arkansas Community College Row Johns Library. (2011). Available Services: Student Pamphlet. Batesville, AR: Author.