2013 Manager & Director Academy Overview
The National Head Start Association is pleased to announce our 2013 Manager & Director Academy, June 24 - 27, 2013, Denver, Colorado. Our theme this year is Getting Results, Moving Forward. The 2013 MDA will once again focus on critical issues facing Head Start agencies of all sizes, throughout the Unites States. The 2013 MDA will be under the direction of Ms. Kristen Hayes. In addition to Ms. Hayes, content experts will be presenting throughout the four days. New this year - a special breakout for executive directors, directors and senior fiscal staff has been added to ensure time is allocated to drill down on strategic issues. Key topics to be covered in 2013 include - Leadership, Human Resources, Fiscal Systems and Outcomes Based Management. Once again, NHSA encourages teams of 3 or more to attend from each agency. Consult the on-line registration tool for team discounts. Continuing Education Units will be available. | | | Testimonial
"Excellent four days for my team and myself. Faculty offered a great deal of new content, and the daily facilitation by Kristen was a great resource. We put in to action a number of the strategies learned at MDA immediately",
Colleen Versteeg, Executive Director, Orange County Head Start,
Santa Ana, California
| | | Hotel
 Renaissance Denver Hotel 3801 Quebec Street
Denver, Colorado 80207 Location: The Renaissance Denver Hotel, the closest hotel to Denver Airport with a free airport shuttle, is conveniently located off I-70, midway between Denver International Airport (DIA) and Downtown Denver. Room Rate of $135: Call 800-468-3571, by June 3, 2013 | | | Kristen Hayes – 2013 MDA Facilitator
 Kristen Hayes, MPM is a Management Consultant and advocate of high-quality programming for children and families. With 10 years’ experience in program implementation and public policy formation, she has worked with organizations across the country to secure grant funding through two Federal departments, and helped grantees effectively utilize funds to meet required outcomes. Since February 2011, Kristen has consulted with Head Start/Early Head Start agencies on a variety of projects including evaluating and improving existing management systems, coaching new Directors through ACF grants administration requirements, conducting organizational assessments to increase the efficiency with which Head Start funding is utilized, and supporting programs through the re-designation process. | | | Schedule-at-a-Glance
| Time | Room | Description | | 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Pre Function A | Registration & Networking Room: Pre Function A | | 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Ballroom AB | Welcome & Introductions | | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Ballroom AB | Cornerstone presentation by selected experts | | 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | | Break | | 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Ballroom AB | Cornerstone presentation by selected experts | | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | | Lunch on your own | | 1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Ballroom AB | Reflections on the morning | | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Aspen | Break out 1: Managers, Coordinators | | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Telluride | Break out 2: Executive Directors, Program Directors, and Financial Officers | | 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | | Transition to large group | | 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Ballroom AB | Question and answer with the presenters
Reflections on the day | Schedule is subject to change, based upon faculty’s learning objectives. | | |
