Welcome To
NACT Head Start
Servicing over 154 low-income children ages birth to 5 yrs and their families each school year by providing:
- Early childhood education
- Health & dental screenings
- Physicals & immunizations
- Speech & behavioral therapy
- Food, clothing & housing assistance
The Native American Coalition Of Tulsa (NACT) Head Start Program
NACT Head Start is a non profit 501c(3) organization funded through federal grants and community donations for over 25 years.
We service over 154 low-income children ages birth to 5 and their families each school year by providing early childhood education, health and dental screenings, physicals, immunizations, speech and behavioral therapy, and locating resources such as food, clothing, and housing assistance.
We host parent and child literacy events and have Parent meetings that offer trainings in topics from parenting skills to financial management.
Many teachers have Bachelors degrees and have completed their state certifications.
All classrooms maintain a minimum of 2 teaching staff that are highly qualified. NACT is a 3 Star Program rated by DHS. Head Start services are free.
Our Mission
NACT Head Start’s mission is to nurture and educate young children and to provide educational opportunities for families to become more self-sufficient through the utilization of resource networks. Through our efforts, we hope to empower families to become their child’s first and foremost advocate and most valuable teacher.
Our Vision
- Provide opportunities for children to become sufficiently educated, healthy, and socially competent.
- To provide both the child and their family with the necessary tools to achieve a successful school career.
- Focus on parent education to satisfy the identified needs.
- Seek network and unify appropriate local, state, and national resources for enhancing the quality of life for children, families, and staff.
Our Director
Green Valley is a wonderful place to work. My colleagues are smart, kind, and supportive. The school is well organized and efficient. But what keeps me coming back are the wonderful kids I get to teach and learn from every day. They are in the right hands.
Jeanette Tankersley
Director
Impact At A Glance
NACT Provides high quality childhood education for children while also equipping parents with skills to become their child’s advocate
- Free Nutritious meals provided daily
- High Quality Research based curriculum
- Support children with challenging behaviors, disabilities, & mental health needs
- Bilingual staff
Working at NACT Tulsa
Generous paid holidays, paid time off, weekends off, amazing health benefits, and paid tuition if you need to get your CDA or earn a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education!
“Green Valley International is undoubtedly the best School in NY for it’s commitment and responsibility towards students.”
Sophia Miller
Chief Editor, Monday Times
“Green Valley International is undoubtedly the best School in NY for it’s commitment and responsibility towards students.”
Michael Morris
Mechanical Engineer, Alumni 2015
Because Our Kids Deserve To Shine.
NACT Head Start’s mission is to nurture and educate young children and to provide educational opportunities for families to become more self-sufficient through the utilization of resource networks. Through our efforts, we hope to empower families to become their child’s first and foremost advocate and most valuable teacher.