About the National Head Start Association

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2008/2009 Membership Application Form

NHSA members receive discounts on all association trainings!

NHSA offers a wealth of training opportunities, each designed to support the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Core Values, NCATE standards, and important trends in the field of early care and education

NHSA 25th Annual Parent Training Conference December 14-18, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia

NHSA 36th Annual Training Conference
April 27 -May 2, 2009
Orlando, Florida

NHSA’s Leadership Institute
September 22 - 25, 2008 Washington, D.C.
January 26-January 29, 2009 Washington, D.C.

NHSA’s 3rd Annual Directors Training
October 26-30, 2008
St. Louis, Missouri

NHSA/OHS Webinars
Online quarterly

NHSA Webinars
Online every other month

NHSA’s HeadsUp! Network
Ongoing each month via satellite

NHSA’s Head Start Legal Advisory Service Monthly via telephone

NHSA Academy, Administrator and Mid Manager Credential Held annually in key cities

NHSA Academy, Family Services and Health Services Credentials Year-round, self-study

NHSA members receive access to view all of our member publications online!

NHSA offers a wealth of information and resources to our members, and members can access all our publications online! You are certain to stay current on Head Start issues and the early care and education field. The "Member Only" section of our site also includes valuable marketing resources, important advocacy information, the NHSA Career Center, and more.

NHSA’s award winning Children and Families magazine offers creative ideas, practical solutions, and expert advice.

Legislative Update offers comprehensive, timely, insightful information on legislative issues.

NHSA’s Government Affairs Department, working on both the national and grassroots levels, is dedicated to the issues that affect Head Start. As a national association, NHSA brings the voice of the Head Start community to legislators in support of our low-income children and families and the Head Start staff who enrich their lives. Visit www.nhsa.org often to stay informed on the latest legislative issues confronting Head Start. Contact your members of Congress on critical issues by visiting our dedicated advocacy Web site, www.saveheadstart.org.

NHSA partners with generous corporate sponsors and experts in the early care and education field to offer the Head Start community important programs and initiatives. Current programs include: free computers and technical support for rural programs; disaster relief funds; NikeGO Head Start, a physical activity program; collaborations that bring important resources on environmental health, transition, fatherhood; and more. Visit www.nhsa.org for details as we grow together.

NHSA places a high priority on recognizing outstanding achievement. Each year, the NHSA Scholarship and Awards Program recognizes over 25 Head Start staff, parents, alumni, and collaborating organizations whose contributions to Head Start inspire us all. The NHSA Quality Initiative invites programs nationwide to participate in a rigorous evaluation. Each year Programs of Achievement and Programs of Excellence are recognized. Visit www.nhsa.org for full details.