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How Local Flexibility in Head Start Drives Community – Based Decisions
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September 8, 2025
Conversations with Head Start Directors
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September 3, 2025
NHSA is launching Conversations with Head Start Directors, a virtual series of dialogues with program leaders in every state. This tour is about one thing: listening. We want to hear directly from you about your experiences, challenges, and ideas for moving forward. Meeting the Moment Together Head Start is once again navigating a time of…
Resource Hub: Proposed Immigration Rule on Eligibility
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July 11, 2025
Resource Hub: Proposed Immigration Rule on Eligibility On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a press release and proposed a rule change that would require certain Head Start grant recipients to verify the citizenship or immigration status of children prior to enrollment. NHSA has been actively engaging with…
Recording: Celebrate 60 Years of Head Start at The National Zoo
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May 16, 2025
Webinars Early Childhood Education Early Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework School Readiness
The recording of “Celebrate 60 Years of Head Start at The National Zoo” teaches about pandas and meerkats while celebrating Head Start!
Recording: Advocacy vs. Lobbying 101
Program Recording: Advocacy vs. Lobbying 101 Description: To help Head Start programs understand the difference between advocacy and lobbying, with a focus on what they are allowed to do. Resources: Taking Action for Head Start: What’s Allowable Reference Document (this document is subject to change) Advocating for Head Start Recording: Presenters: Bonnie Eggenburg, President of New Jersey…
Recording: Summer Garden Storytime
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May 8, 2025
Webinars Early Childhood Education Early Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework School Readiness
Recording: Summer Garden Storytime Gardens bring joy and beauty into our lives allowing us to experience and express gratitude and love. Enjoy this recording for a story about a young girl who plants a very special birthday present for her mom. We will sing, read, and learn about the wonders of nature and gifts from…
Recording: Empowering Your Professional Development Planning Process
Recording: Empowering Your Professional Development shares program examples and resources to better support your planning process.
Recording: Growing Resilient Children; The Garden as a Non-Judgmental Teacher
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March 20, 2025
Professional Development Webinars Best Practice Early Childhood Education Early Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework School Readiness
Program Recording: Growing Resilient Children; The Garden as a Non-Judgmental Teacher Resources: Presentation Climate Mental Health Explore Weather and Climate Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) DUG Therapeutic Gardens Kid’s Gardening Activity School Garden Support Organization Network Recording: Growing Resilient Children Presenters: Lara Wirtz Fahnestock (she/her), DUG’s Director of Therapeutic Gardens, has a passion for building community, teaching children where…
Recording: Spring Garden Storytime
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March 14, 2025
Webinars Early Childhood Education Early Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework School Readiness
Program Recording: Spring Garden Storytime Resources: Story: How to Say Hello to a Worm by Kari Percival Sing Along: Spring Garden Song Handout: Springtime Learn and Play Gardening with Kids Basics: A Seasonal Gardening Toolkit for ECE Educators Recording: Spring Garden Storytime Presenter: Noel Nicholas (she/her) is the educational content manager for KidsGardening, where she co-develops original educational materials designed to help…
Recording: Head Start Advocacy: Federal-to-Local Funding
Program Recording: Head Start Advocacy: Federal-to-Local Funding Resources: Federal-to-Local Funding Presentation Take Action for Head Start Rep. Jim Banks Introduces Head Start Improvement Act Recording: Head Start Advocacy: Federal-to-Local Funding Presenters: Kathleen Havey, Senior Director of Policy, and Katie Dufford-Melendez, Manager of State Affairs