National Head Start Association

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ABOUT THE NHSA ACADEMY 2010

Leading and managing in Head Start is rewarding, challenging, and complex. The NHSA Academy Administrator and Mid-Manager Credential Program 2010 is designed to raise the bar in Head Start program administration and management by focusing on a combination of critical skills, knowledge, and approaches that support high quality service provision, organizational development, and effective strategies.

The NHSA Academy, an intensive four-day course that comprises mini-modules, is offered to Head Start directors, managers, and other Head Start professionals. Knowledgeable and dynamic presenters, called Visiting Faculty, provide daily lectures and extended learning experiences that help learners translate theory into practice. The Academy also offers opportunities for participants to share with colleagues and learn new skills and resources.

ACADEMY FORMAT AND LEARNING MODULES

The NHSA Academy content is made up of a series of learning modules. The module sessions for both managers and administrators are offered jointly to encourage an understanding of the different management levels and to provide a model for management interchange. Each module session is an hour and a half.

Click on the Module title to download a copy of the presentation.

Learning modules 2010:

Module 1: Administration and Management
Module 2: Principles of Effective Leadership
Module 3: Values, Vision, and Mission
Module 4: Professional Ethics
Module 5: Building Learning Organizations
Module 6: Growing Dynamic Organizations
Module 7: Building Social Capital and Creating Communities of Action
Module 8: Strategic Resource Management
Module 9: Strategic Planning
Module 10: Strategic Change
Module 11: Strengthening Community Partnerships to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Module 12: Effective Decision Making
Module 13: Influencing and Motivating Others

Please Note: In order to earn the Administrator or Mid Manager credential, graduate/undergraduate credit or continuing education units, attendance at each session, and successful completion of homework assignments and of the Capstone Proposal are required.

To download the 2010 Academy agenda, click here. 

SELECTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OR MID MANAGER CREDENTIAL

Administrators and Mid-Managers will follow the same daily coursework agenda; however, synthesis groups and Capstone proposals will vary according to the credential the candidate wishes to receive.

 
Each candidate will register to receive only one of these credentials. The credential you select should be based upon the skills that you would like to support the requirements of your current position. Since no two Head Start programs are alike and each is designed to meet unique community needs, deciding which credential is best for you may depend on how your program is structured and the role you play in your program. To decide which credential is best for you, the following may be used as guidance.

Mid Manager

A Mid-Manager may focus on skills needed to support the day-to-day implementation of practices and standards that uphold the provision of quality services. Mid-Managers often carry such position titles as manager, specialist, or coordinator. Occasionally, program directors serving in large agencies with many administrative layers have opted to receive a Mid-Manager credential.

Administrator

An administrator may focus on administrative practices that address the oversight and coordination of program functions, systems, and program operations. Administrators may carry the title of program director and, therefore, have responsibility for all program operations. However, others who are serving at the administrative level of a program but may oversee only one or two specific program areas may also choose to receive this credential.

To view a list of frequently asked questions, click here.

VISITING FACULTY

Nancy Carritte, Ph.D, Industrial Psychologist. Dr. Nancy Carritte works with business leaders and their teams. She is able to enhance their effectiveness and positively impact the organizations they lead by providing one-on-one executive coaching and team development.  Dr. Carritte is a popular motivational speaker.  She energizes and inspires participants at business conferences, leadership retreats, and professional association meetings, including the California Head Start Association.  She is an entertaining, engaging and extremely knowledgeable speaker, known for sharing fresh ideas with passion and enthusiasm. Her popular topics address quality of life, reaching personal and professional life goals dreams, and understanding oneself.

Myra Crouch, Ph.D., Director of Education and Technical Assistance Programs, STG International, Inc. provides support to the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Head Start and Early Head Start programs for Regions IV and IX, and the states of New York, Illinois and Louisiana. Before joining STG International, Dr. Crouch served as a Subject Matter Expert for the Head Start Knowledge and Information Management Services where she maintained and organized a knowledge base of content for three subject areas for the Office of Head Start's Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center.

Barbara J. Curtis, M.Ed., President, Educational Professional, LLC. Mrs. Curtis has more than 25 years of service to Head Start in several different roles covering all service areas.  She is the President of Educational Professional, LLC, which provides management and educational consulting to early care and education programs nationally.

Teresa Gilbert, M.S., Education, Professional Certified Coach, Founder and Owner of Pathways to Excellence, LLC, Leadership Coaching and Consulting. Mrs. Gilbert provides services on-site as well as through teleconferencing, webinars and individual and group coaching.  She has worked in administration and management for over 25 years, is a former Head Start Director, a certified facilitator for the Franklin Covey Company, a certified Personality Patch trainer, and a Poverty Simulation trainer.  She is also a Federal Monitoring Reviewer for Head Start programs, and a Church Consultant working with the Illinois Great Rivers Conference.

Betsy A. Haas, M.A., President and Senior Consultant, Esteemed Human Development International, is a national and international motivational speaker, keynote speaker, business consultant, educator, life coach, minister, co-author and a cable TV talk show host. Her results-oriented style has supported non profit organizations, teachers, families and children. She has also assisted many corporations in building solid and successful teams.

Lesa Hammond, Ph.D.,Vice President, Human Resources, Mills College, is a life coach, management consultant, trainer, and writer. She is the author of the Ask Dr. Lesa blog. She has provided career and Human Resources advice to broad audiences. Known for her exceptional coaching in career transition, she has appeared on radio talk shows as a guest and has been interviewed for several magazine articles. Dr. Hammond has taught professional development classes at San Jose State University, conducted workshops at The Ohio State University, and presented in Public Programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has consulted with companies throughout the United States including: AT&T, Ashland Chemical, and The State of Ohio Education Development Department.

Guylaine Richard, M.D., Vice President, Richardetc.com, LLC is known for her passion for children, youth and pregnant women and her true commitment to delivery of quality services. She has and continues to make multiple contributions in her work with the private and public sectors. She worked as a Head Start fellow, successfully led programs, including Head Start, as a director and administrator, implemented new initiatives, provided training and technical assistance, taught, and has presented a variety of seminars and at several conferences. Dr. Richard has also written books and articles and consulted with various established agencies in the USA and overseas.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

The registration fee for the Academy Administrator and Mid Manager Credential Program is $1,295 for members of NHSA and $1,370 for non-members. For the NHSA Academy 2010 registration form, click here.

For registration confirmation questions, contact Patty Gray at pgray@nhsa.org.
 

HOTEL INFORMATION

The NHSA Academy 2010 will be held at the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. The hotel is filling quickly! The special rate is avaiable only as space permits. 

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
150 East Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
210-227-9700
Reservations: 1-866-842-0100

Special room rate: $109/night

Special room rate cut-off date: May 24, 2010 (as space permits)

To make a reservation by phone: Call 1-866-842-0100; be sure to ask for the National Head Start Association group rate to access the special discounted rate of $109/night.

To make a reservation online: Visit www.hotelvalencia.com; be sure to enter Group/Block code: GRPNHSA in the "Promotional Codes" field to be able to access the special discounted rate of $109/night.

Special Room Rate: $109 (Be sure to mention National Head Start Association or NHSA)

Deadline: June 1.

GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT AVAILABLE

Five quarter hours (equivalent of 3 semester hours) of graduate or undergraduate credit is offered for $840. To register for graduate or undergradu­ate credit, please contact Shelby Ellis at the University of Cincinnati at ellissy@ucmail.uc.edu.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)

Four (4) CEUs are offered for successful completion of the NHSA Academy Administrator and Mid Manager Credential Program at no additional cost. CEU forms will be available at the Academy.

NHSA REFUND POLICY             

There are no refunds once a person has been registered for the Academy. However, registration can be transferred, without penalty, to another member in the same agency. Written notification must be provided to NHSA at least one month prior to the NHSA Academy.

QUESTIONS:

If you have questions, contact Carleen Wallington Kinlock at cwallingtonkinlock@nhsa.org.