Perry Davis, management and finance specialist of Western Kentucky University’s Training and Technical Assistance Services, spoke at the November 2005 meeting of Martin County Community Action/Head Start Program’s policy council. Davis is a nationally-recognized expert in education for children birth to five; services to young children with disabilities; medical, dental, nutrition, and mental health; human resources and fiscal management; program governance; and family and community partnerships. Davis reinforced the importance of the policy board’s role in the continued success of the Head Start program. Decision makers share responsibilities with staff in insuring that policies strengthen quality services.

The event was a big success and a valuable learning session, according to Audrey Daniels, Head Start Director, who said that the Telecenter remains instrumental in providing quality training for her program. “Being a part of the Northeast Technology and Business Center (Telecenter) continues to be a wonderful and exciting experience. It has provided a great meeting environment for us as well as access to state-of-the-art technology,” said Daniels.