To view presentation materials, click here and look for Download PDF links under presenters names. In a unique configuration of location and content, the OHS Leadership Institute and NHSA’s 2013 Annual Conference are being held contiguously at the Gaylord National in Washington, D.C. The OHS Institute will support the use of data by Head Start leaders to promote school readiness and inform quality improvement. Presenters from the National Centers and Head Start programs will focus on data and decision-making related to systems and service delivery in all aspects of school readiness. The conference will clarify what is expected of programs in this area. The OHS Institute leads directly into NHSA’s 40th Annual Head Start Conference. Building on the material in the OHS Institute, the NHSA conference will delve into the 'how' of implementing the expectations that were set in their earlier sessions. The National Centers will expand the breadth and depth of their offerings in dozens of sessions. - Special Tracks and day-long sessions will explore current issues of great concern to programs.
- More than over 100 educational sessions, round-tables, and meetups;
- Special events such as the Gala and Awards Dinner, Alumni Reception, and the Research Symposium.
Combining the two events in the same place and the same week is an outstanding, efficient opportunity for attendees to both really grasp OHS priorities and to gain a workable knowledge of how to put that understanding into practice. Full Conference Schedule
Click here to download the conference book with the full conference schedule and detailed event listings. You can also view the conference book in the window below (click "Enlarge" to view it full-screen). Please note: In order to decrease the file size of this web-only version of the conference book, low resolution images were used in this file. | | | Hotel  Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745 The Gaylord National is full. Please reserve a room from one of our alternate hotel partners. Overflow Hotels Residence Inn National Harbor
192 Waterfront St
National Harbor, MD 20745
1-301-749-4755
NHSA Room Rates Studio King Suite $224.00 Reserve by clicking the link above or call the Residence Inn at 1-(888) 236-2427. Reserve by 4/2/2013 to receive special rate and remember to mention the code "NHSNHSA" while making your reservation.
 Aloft Washington National Harbor 156 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
1-301-749-9000 NHSA Room Rate $189 plus tax from April 27th thru May 2nd
 Residence Inn Old Town Duke Street 1456 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
1-800-331-3131 Transportation to the Gaylord National is not provided by NHSA. Hotels may elect to shuttle attendees to the Gaylord or attendees may consider the National Harbor Water Taxi. The Residence Inn is full. Please reserve a room from one of our alternate hotels. Reserve by clicking the link above or call the Residence Inn sales line at 1-800-331-3131 or 703-548-5474. Be sure to specify the Duke Street Residence Inn and request NHSA group room rate of $224.00 for April 28th thru May 3rd. Reservation Room Rate deadline is April 12, 2013.
 Residence Inn Old Town Carlyle 2345 Mill Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
1-800-331-3131 Transportation to the Gaylord National is not provided by NHSA. Hotels may elect to shuttle attendees to the Gaylord or attendees may consider the National Harbor Water Taxi. To make a reservation, click here. Reserve by clicking the link above or call the Residence Inn sales line at 1-800-331-3131 or 703-548-5474. Be sure to specify the Old Towne Carlyle Residence Inn and request NHSA group room rate of $224.00 for April 28th thru May 3rd. Reservation Room Rate deadline is April 12, 2013. |
| | | Registration and Rates An individual who is a staff member or parent in a current NHSA program member organization is eligible for the NHSA member rate. Need to Join or Renew your membership? For assistance with registration please refer to Registration FAQs or contact nhsa@expotracker.net Full Conference Registration | | Before 3/1 | 3/2 - 4/19 | After 4/20 | | NHSA Members | $400 | $425 | $450 | | Non-Members | $450 | $475 | $500 | Includes access to exhibit hall and all registerable events on all days of conference; does not include ticketed events or special tracks. 1-Day Conference Registration (Can be used either 5/1 or 5/2) | | Before 3/1 | 3/2 - 4/19 | After 4/20 | | NHSA Members | $180 | $200 | $210 | | Non-Members | $200 | $220 | $230 |
Includes access to exhibit hall and all registerable events on the one day selected (either 5/1 or 5/2) of conference; does not include ticketed events or special tracks. Co-Presenter Registration: $150 Continuing Education Units -- $25 NHSA is an authorized provider of IACET CEU. For more information, visit our Continuing Education Credits website. Special Events | Head Start Gala & Awards Dinner | $95 | | Living Our Legacy Luncheon | $75 | | 27 Million Alumni Reception | $50 | | Excellence Breakfast | $45 | | Research Luncheon | $75 | | Inside Washington Breakfast | $45 | | | | Schedule-At-A-Glance Schedule current as of 4/8/2013. Subject to change.
Get individual public session details Download the Schedule-at-a-Glance (PDF) Monday, April 29, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
| NHSA Board Meeting
| | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Registration
Exhibit Hall Opening & Reception |
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Registration Exhibit Hall Open | | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Head Start Gala & Awards Dinner** |
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open | | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Opening General Session | | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open | | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Education Sessions & Special Tracks | | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Living Our Legacy Luncheon** | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
| Educational Sessions and Special Tracks
| | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | New Agency/Director Round Table | | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Director's Reception | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
| Education Sessions and Special Tracks
| | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 27 Million Alumni Reception** | Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Registration Open | | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Sunrise Sessions Excellence Breakfast | | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Education Sessions & Special Tracks | | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Affiliate Leadership Institute Research-To-Practice Symposium (Download the Research Symposium Call for Proposals) | | 11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m. | Educational Sessions and Special Tracks
| | 12:00 p.m.-2.00 p.m. | Research Luncheon** | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
| Edicational Sessions and Special Tracks
| | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Tune-Up | | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Educational Sessions and Special Tracks
| | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Director's Reception | | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Region & State Association Meet-ups Abriendo Puertas Meet-Up |
Friday, May 3, 2013 | 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Registration Open | | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Inside Washington Breakfast** | | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Closing General Session | **Ticket Required | | | |
Exhibitor InformationNHSA offers two ways to register to exhibit at the upcoming 40th Annual Head Start Conference. For those who want to register online, simply click on the Floor Plan link below, select a booth from the floor plan shown, and either create an account for your company or sign in to an existing account. Exhibitors who prefer to work directly with our exhibit representative may contact Litsa Deck at (703) 739-7566 or exhibit@nhsa.org.
Exhibitors: Now you can increase traffic to your booth by reserving your space in the NEW Exhibit Supplement! Download the Supplement Form (PDF) or e-mail Julie Antoniou at julie@nhsa.org for more information.
Important Show Dates and Times: Installation 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 & Monday, April 29 Show Hours 7 - 9 p.m. on Monday, April 29 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 & Wednesday, May 1 Dismantle 3 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 (All exhibitor materials must be removed by 8 p.m.)
| | | Advertising InformationFor additional exposure or for those who might not be able to attend the conference but who still want to reach this important audience of Head Start leaders, we have two terrific print advertising opportunities as well. Print advertising space is available in both the conference program guide and in the premier edition of our “On Location” newsletter. For more information about these advertising opportunities, download the advertising form below or contact Julie Antoniou at (703) 739-7561 or julie@nhsa.org. New Advertising Opportunity!
Sign up to feature your company in our Exhibit Supplement. Download the Supplement Form (PDF) or e-mail julie@nhsa.org for more information. Space is limited and the April 1st deadline is fast approaching! |
| | | Sponsorship InformationIs your company interested in gaining recognition for its contribution to and support of the early childhood field? If so, we’d love to help you achieve this goal. NHSA has a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities that will ensure your products and services get the visibility and recognition they deserve. To learn more, contact Litsa Deck at (703) 739-7566 or exhibit@nhsa.org or download the sponsorship form below. For more information regarding exhibit and marketing opportunities please visit Marketing Opportunities. | | | Volunteer InformationNHSA is currently seeking volunteers for the 40th Annual Conference. Volunteers are needed for pre-conference preparation and assistance with the education sessions and other conference events. In return for 2 days of service, you will receive a complimentary conference registration, which gives you access to 100+ educational workshops on a wide range of topics and other non-ticketed events. Download and fill out the application (PDF) to become a volunteer. Questions about volunteering can be sent to Nardos Abebe, nabebe@nhsa.org. | | | |
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