Josh's Website Proposal

1. For my website, I am writing to the men and women who want to know more about Head Start. I am focusing on those who want to know if Head Start is the right program for their children to attend. Many people like to research schools and programs before sending their children to one; that's who my audience is, those parents who want more information about this program. I want to give parents a perspective and angle that lays out the facts and might help them to make a good decision for their kids. My other audience members may include those college students who, like myself, are studying Head Start.

2. Since I am creating this website mainly for parents of young children or college age students, they will be somewhat educated and have an idea about the program already. They may not know much about it, but they have at least heard about Head Start and want to learn more. I will provide my audience with the history of where, why and how. I will also show the evolution and implementations that have since happened. I will then give information and opinions from those who are in the Head Start program or who have studied it, along with my own experience.

3. Since I am creating this for parents and college students, I would like to believe that they will be orientated and at least interested in this topic. I would assume that since it is a child day care school that those who will be looking at my web page will more than likely want to know more in a positive way. I think that my audience will view my information as positive rather than the alternative. Since most people in this world want children to succeed in life, I am writing toward a non bias audience along with an audience that would agree with me. I don't think that there are too many people that disagree with my sort of thinking about Head Start.

4. The conversations that have risen in my research have all been over whether of not Head Start should continue. The majority of the conversations have wanted to keep it implemented and even increase the funding. There have been a very, very select few that have wanted to get rid of the program. As I continue writing to my audience, I will show both sides of the spectrum and try to not sway too heavily to one side (if that's possible with education and children). I will give my opinions, but express that those are mine and try not to be too bias.

5. I think that everyone, old and young, loves pictures. The saying, “A picture is worth 1000 words” is very true, especially with children. I will talk more about the children and what their education could mean to us in the future. Not only that, but also the state in which most of these children live. Pictures, videos, and even quotes from/of children I think will capture peoples attention more than just a bunch of writing.

6. I will to show that Head Start not only advances children in education, but also increases their social and emotional skills to prepare them for the future. I will show that Head Start is vital for low income families for their children to receive the education they need to succeed in life. I plan to do this by laying out the facts and providing statistical information about the progress and success of this program. I have come to find out, through my research, that the Head Start program gives a leg up for those who might not have been able to go to a regular school. I have found that this program really does keep kids from living on the streets. Through studies that I have researched, I have found that children form Head Start gain the social, emotional, and knowledge they need to succeed and not be pushed aside or drop out.