National Head Start Association

 

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Conference Registration Form

Download the Conference Program Book HERE. (Please allow enough time for download.)

Conference Registration for Presenters (All Lead and Co-Presenters must fill out a registration form.)

Conference Schedule at a Glance  

Download the Preliminary Program Book here! (Please allow enough time for download.)

Sponsorship Opportunities! 

Shuttle Information: To make a reservation for shuttle transportation from the airport in Kansas City to your conference hotel, click on the following link (NOTE: Be sure to use code CA45P when making your reservation to receive the discounted roundtrip rate of $28): http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=CA45P&port=mci

 

 

 

 

 

Why Attend?

The Annual Head Start Conference & Meetings offers targeted training and educational opportunities that enhance all participants' ability to deliver high-quality comprehensive services and optimize early childhood development by bridging the divide between theory and practice and equipping participants with the practical skills and essential knowledge needed to effectively address the many chal­lenges they face in their professional roles. Carefully selected conference seminars and workshops highlight evi­dence-based methods and evolving knowledge in the early childhood field and provide an engaging forum for open, thoughtful, and candid discussions on a broad range of topics. Participants learn best practices, effective strategies, and cutting-edge approaches that keep them current with new advances and trends in the field.

Who Should Attend?

With hundreds of educational sessions on a broad range of topics to suit all levels of learners and their interests, the conference is a valuable learning opportunity for...

• Head Start directors, administrators, and other 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 also looking to expand their network of professionals with whom they can collaborate.
• Early childhood 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.
• Entry-level professionals who want a broad perspective of the general early childhood field and a more thorough understanding of the Head Start program, as well as those who and are interested in gaining practical knowledge and skills that can help the successfully address the day-to-day challenges they face.
• Parents and other caregivers who are looking for practical, effective strategies to support their child's optimal development, facilitate school readiness, and help their family attain self-sufficiency.

Specifically, the Annual Head Start Conference & Meetings is designed to meet the professional development and training needs of Head Start and Early Head Start directors and administrators, staff members (including teachers, family service workers, education managers, home visitors, health services staff, parent coordinators, and more), parents, and other professionals who work with or on behalf of economically disadvantaged children and families.

 

What Areas of Interest will be Included?

Here are just a few of the many learning areas that participants are able to choose from that will facilitate continuous learning and compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards!

• Assessments, Planning, and Management
• Classroom Management and Teaching Strategies
• Cultural Diversity and Dual Language Learners
• Early Education/Care and Child Development
• Head Start/Early Head Start Service Delivery
• Health, Nutrition, and Safety
• Parent/Community/Family Engagement
• Partnerships and Collaboration
• Self-Development and Awareness Building
• Social Emotional Development and Challenging Behavior

 

Need More Information?

If you are not currently on NHSA's e-mail list but would like to receive conference materials and other Head Start-related updates and information, send an e-mail (with "Subscribe to NHSA e-Updates" in the subject line) to gporter@nhsa.org.

Questions?

Questions about the Annual Head Start Conference & Meetings may be directed to Angela Smith by e-mailing asmith@nhsa.org.

We hope to see you in Kansas City, Missouri!

 

Download a description of the conference educational sessions here!

 

FREE Pre-Conference Training Seminars listed below (Registration is required.)