National Head Start Association

Professional Development


NHSA Conferences and Training Opportunities

All 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 Boston, MA

Ongoing Training


Legal Advisory Service
Ongoing  
Basic Family Services or Health Credentials
Ongoing