News You Can Use Week of March 22 2013
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Head Start Education Managers - NHSA Needs Your Input! Join NHSA on April 4, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm/Eastern for a conversation regarding CLASS. Share with us your questions about the CLASS tool and what training needs you might have to ensure implementation of the CLASS domains. Reserve your Webinar seat now here.Important Information Regarding NHSA Member Portal to Great Membership Benefits NHSA is implementing a new online membership portal - called MyNHSA. It is a major enhancement to the member experience and will provide access to resources, newsletters, webinars, and discussion forums. A much-requested feature for program members is the ability for member program staff to print their own NHSA membership card! Beginning Friday March 29th, NHSA members will receive information about the portal , along with login instructions and a user guide. Members can also visit the My NHSA Marketplace at the 40th Annual NHSA Conference and see the new portal in action! NHSA Directory of Professional Development Resources and Consultants! Join the NHSA Directory of Professional Development Resources and Consultants! This new directory is designed to provide the Head Start community with access to a number of high impact resources. The NHSA Directory will provide national awareness of your services and resources. Instructions about how to join the directory can be found here. NHSA Reaccredited as an Authorized Provider of IACET CEUs March 19, 2013: The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded reaccreditation status to National Head Start. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The accreditation period extends for five years, and includes all programs offered or created during that time. In order to achieve Authorized Provider accreditation, NHSA completed a rigorous application process, including a review by an IACET site visitor, and successfully demonstrated adherence to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard addressing the design, development, administration, and evaluation of its programs. NHSA provides CEU credits for attending educational sessions at all conferences and other training and professional development events. New Resources for Head Start
Leadership, Human Resources, Fiscal Systems and General Management NHSA is expanding the faculty for the 2013 Managers and Directors Academy, June 24-27 in Denver, CO. We are looking for content experts in Leadership, Human Resources, Fiscal Systems and Outcomes-based Management.The Academy will focus on critical issues facing all Head Start programs and is an excellent opportunity for veteran Head Start staff and consultants who have a track record of success to share innovative strategies and proven practices. The academy is also designed to foster a collaborative learning environment for new program leadership, new agencies and individuals facing new challenges! For more information, click here. The Academy is under the direction of Kristen Hayes. Individual faculty or training teams interested in working with NHSA should contact Edward Condon at econdon@nhsa.org, 703-739-7568. Coming Up on April 11th: Unpacking Federal Employment Laws, and May 8th: Establishing a Culture of Compliance, both Head Start Legal Advisory Service Webinars Attend the Head Start Legal Advisory Service’s upcoming webinar, Unpacking Federal Employment Laws, led by Zoë Beckerman and Molly Evans on Thursday, April 11 from 3-5 pm EST to learn about federal employment laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, other laws involving discrimination, and the Family Medical Leave Act. Then, attend the Head Start Legal Advisory Service’s upcoming webinar, Establishing a Culture of Compliance, led by Zoë Beckerman on Wednesday, May 8 from 3-5 pm EST to learn about how Head Start programs should structure and implement a corporate compliance program. The Head Start Legal Advisory Service is a collaboration between the law firm of Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP and the National Head Start Association. Click here for the full schedule of Head Start Legal Advisory Service webinars, to learn about our new reduced pricing, and to register for either or both webinars. Learn More... Family Service and Health Service Practitioners Bring the Professional Development Opportunity to You! NHSA is currently offering two self-study credentials that can be completed without any travel at all! Designed for family and health service workers, these curriculums are designed to test an applicant’s knowledge and skills in 12 areas of competency based on NHSA Performance Standards. Candidates can complete their portfolio over a six-month period, working at their own pace. In addition, Continuing Education Units are available to candidates who successfully complete these credentials! For more information visit the NHSA Academy page or contact Carleen Wallington Kinlock at cwallingtonkinlock@nhsa.org or (703) 299-7513. American Institute of Research Feedback Session The American Institute of Research (AIR) is designing a study, sponsored by OHS and OPRE, to determine which coaching components make the biggest difference for Head Start quality. The team is currently in the planning stages of this initiative and hopes that you will come and provide feedback, insights and suggestions. The session will take place at 1:00 pm on May 1st at the National Head Start Association Conference in Washington, D.C. All HS administrators, education coordinators, coaches, staff and parents are welcome! Discussion will be facilitated by a small team led by AIR. For more information, please contact Project Manager, Dr. Katie Drummond (kdrummond@air.org) or Project Director, Dr. Eboni Howard (ehoward@air.org). Teachstone Focus Group Calling all CLASS Affiliate Trainers and those with CLASS experience who will be attending the NHSA Annual Conference! Join staff from Teachstone for a focus group on May 1st, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, Chesapeake A and B. Please RSVP to lisa.rogoff@teachstone.com by April 24th. All participants will receive a free Dimensions Guide. IDEA Partnership Offers Access to Educational Resources for Autism Awareness Month We know that achieving progress demands knowledge, skill and a willingness to act on what we learn. When we think about serving individuals on the autism spectrum, we recognize that there are still many gaps in knowledge and resources. Hoping to lessen some of these gaps, the organizations in the IDEA Partnership are making the following tools available for your use during Autism Awareness Month. These tools were developed in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders and vetted by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
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Teachstone and Head Start are working together to create positive classroom environments where teachers engage students in active learning and children are motivated and challenged. To support Head Start, Teachstone has developed a