Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community:
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Practicing the Collaborative Process

Handout 3: A Vision for Change

Overview
This is a tool for helping collaborative partners develop a shared vision of a better life for children and families. Think about the issue or need that prompted the call for action. What needs to change? How would life be better for children and families? Imagine it is five years from now and life for Head Start children and families is better. What do you see happening in the community? What are the children and families doing?

Part 1. Write down a few phrases that describe your vision in the space below. Add some pictures or symbols, if you wish. Be as specific as possible, so that others can see and understand your vision.

My Vision of a Better Life

Part 2. Develop a shared vision of a better life for children and families by discussing part 1, above, with your partners. Reach a consensus on what you want to see in the future.

Our Shared Vision Is:

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