37th Annual Head Start Conference
May 3, 2010 - May 8, 2010
Dallas, Texas
Now Available! Final Program Book (click here to download pdf)
- Awareness building across domains
- Development of core competencies
- Process improvements
- Outcomes-based education
- Systems development
- Optimal child and family outcomes - and so much more!
Who should attend?
This conference should be attended by anyone who is committed to ensuring that young children enter kindergarten ready to learn and prepared to achieve optimal future success and to helping families gain self-sufficiency. In line with its theme, Reaching Higher, this conference will prove to be a must for all and will focus on new developments in Head Start, the development of critical skills, pressing topics, and innovative approaches and strategies that will strengthen program management and service delivery. Areas of focus will include, but not be limited to...
- Assessments and Assessment Data
- Child Guidance and Challenging Behavior
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Education
- Family and Community Partnerships
- Head Start Administration and Service Delivery
- Literacy Development
- Nutrition, Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities
- Parent Engagement and Parent Involvement
- Policy
- Poverty
- Program Planning and Management
- Teaching Strategies and Classroom Practices
- Working with Families
Conference Highlights:
- Over 200 educational sessions designed to address key topics and common challenges in your program.
- Panel discussions that will motivate, inspire, and promote continuous learning in critical areas.
- General Sessions that will feature inspirational and thought-provoking speakers.
- A host of meetings that will give you a chance to gather and share information, brainstorm, network, and so much more!
Educational Sessions
During the main body of the the conference, Wednesday, May 5 through Saturday May 8, attendees can choose from nearly 300 free educational sessions. Sessions are typically scheduled Wednesday through Friday at 9:00 am - 10:30 am, 11:00 am -12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm - 3:30pm. Saturday sessions are scheduled 8:00 am - 9:30 am.
Educational Sessions are free. Advanced registration is not required, however, room capacities vary and often fill, so plan to arrive early!
For a full listing of sessions, click here.
Pre-Conference Special Tracks and Free Training Seminars
Prior to the conference opening, beginning Monday, May 3, a number of intensive training opportunities will be offered. Special Tracks drill deeply into a topic in a full-day or two-day intensive session. Click here to view the Special Track offerings. There is a registration fee for Special Tracks.
Also beginning Monday, May 3, a series of 29 half-day or full-day training seminars are being offered. Parents, Head Start staff, and practitioners can select from a wide range of topics to pursue in-depth with specially chosen instructors. Click here for descriptions of these free seminars, or download a pdf. Because space is limited, you must register for each of the seminars.
Hotel Information
Fairmont Dallas
1717 N. Akard Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Special NHSA Rate: $159
1-800-441-1414
http://www.fairmont.com/dallas/
Westin City Center
650 North Pearl Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 979-9000
NHSA Conference rate - $189
Reserve using the special NHSA reservations page.
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(888) 627-8191
(214) 922-8000
Songle/Double/Triple/Quad - $199
Hotel cut-off date: April 6, 2010 The Sheraton is currently full. Call to confirm, but rooms are available at the Westin City Center.
Airport Transportation
Registration Questions? Call Stephanie McElwee at 703-739-7557 or email smcelwee@nhsa.org.
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