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27th Annual Parent Training Conference

December 10, 2010 - December 14, 2010

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Parent Engagement: The Necessary Ingredient

Join us December 10-14, 2010, in Virginia Beach for the 27^th Annual Head Start Parent Conference! Be sure to mark your calendar TODAY!

Why Attend?

NHSA's Annual Head Start Parent Conference is the only national parent conference that delivers high-quality training and educational opportunities to Head Start parents and those who work with or on behalf of parents. Parent engagement is critical to helping children to be ready for kindergarten and to building lifelong learning skills. Participants in this comprehensive professional development event will learn best practices, effective strategies, and cutting-edge approaches that address the many challenges they face, explore areas critical to parent engagement, and facilitate the healthy development of Head Start children. The goal of this conference is to ensure that all participants gain the information and resources needed to bridge the gap between "what to do" and "how to do it."

Who Should Attend?

With more than 100 educational sessions that address a broad range of topics to suit all levels of learners and their interests, the conference is a valuable learning opportunity for...

Parents who are looking for effective strategies that support their child's optimal development, facilitate school readiness, and help their family attain self-sufficiency.
Entry-level professionals, recent graduates, and students who are just beginning their careers and are looking for an effective and convenient way to cover a diverse range of topics in a short period of time; who want to build a network of experienced professionals who can provide future guidance; and who are interested in discussing the questions and challenges they are encountering.
Seasoned early childhood professionals who want to remain current on best practices, new developments in the field, and changes in federal guidelines and requirements, and who are looking to increase their network of professionals with whom they can collaborate.

Specifically, the Parent Conference is designed to meet the professional development and training needs of Head Start parents, directors and administrators, educators, parent coordinators, home visitors, education managers, and other early childhood and Head Start staff who work with or on behalf of parents.