Professional Development
NHSA offers a wide variety of services to its members and to the Head Start and Early Childhood Education communities. Follow the links on the left to find out more about our many programs, partnerships, and professional development opportunities!
NHSA Conferences and Training OpportunitiesAll NHSA Professional Development training is designed to support the understanding and implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Core Values, IACET standards, and important trends in the field of early care and education Click below to learn how you can benefit from targeted educational sessions and the opportunity to network with distinguished members of the Head Start community and experts in the field of early childhood education. You’ll also find specific, regularly updated conference planning information for your convenience. To view handouts and presentations from past conferences, click here. |
| 2013 Winter Leadership Institute | January 28 - February 1, 2013 | Washington, DC |
| 40th Annual Head Start Conference | April 28 - May 2, 2013 | Washington, DC |
| National Head Start Manager & Director Academy | June 24 - 27, 2013 | Denver, Colorado |
| 30th Annual Head Start Parent Conference and Family Engagement Institutes | December 8 - 12, 2013 | Atlanta, GA |
| 2014 Winter Leadership Institute | January 27 - 31, 2014 | Washington, DC |
| 41st Annual Head Start Conference | April 28 - May 2, 2014 | Long Beach, CA |
| National Head Start Manager & Director Academy | June 23 - 27, 2014 | Pittsburgh, PA |
Ongoing Training
| Fall 2013 Director’s Webinar Series | Fall 2013 | |
| Basic Family Services or Health Credentials | Ongoing | |
| Legal Advisory Service | Ongoing |