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About the Institute Head Start is nothing if not innovative. From involving parents in program governance in 1965 to the strategies that raised millions in private funds to help offset the effects of sequester budget cuts in 2013, Head Start has innovated to make the most of opportunities and meet the most troublesome challenges.

About this Conference NHSA’s Annual Head Start Conference and Expo is the largest national event devoted to the Head Start and Early Head Start community. This year more than 3,000 executive directors, directors, administrators, managers, teachers, policy council members, and parents from from every state will gather in Long Beach, California.

Moving Toward More Reliable Child Assessments Innovations for Better Outcomes How a “Lean & Mean” approach to assessment -- including reducing the number of items assessed, doing embedded & direct assessments, and building a professional learning community focused on how teachers use assessment data-- can make pre-k assessment much more reliable and actionable. Presented by: Rachel Bragin, Vice President, Training and Program Resources 

Innovations for Better Outcomes:Spring 2014 Director’s Webinar Series The power of having very clear expectations and a developmental path for teachers with a focus on the implementation process throughout the year. Presented by: Rachel Bragin, Vice President, Training and Program Resources

Innovations for Better Outcomes:Spring 2014 Director’s Webinar Series Competency-based framework for Family Advocate professional development and performance appraisal, and how it links to the new competency-based staff framework released by the Office of Head Start. Presented by: Jennifer Brasington, Director of Family and Community Engagement  

Innovations for Better Outcomes:Spring 2014 Director’s Webinar Series Focuses on the why and how of using research on the Achievement Gap to inspire parents and focus Family Services work on promoting family life practices that research suggests will help close this gap. Presented by: Jennifer Brasington, Director of Family and Community Engagement 

Innovations for Better Outcomes:Fall 2013 Director’s Webinar Series The capstone to our Fall series – this webinar will focus on how having a data driven approach to Head Start can improve quality in all aspects of your program.   About this Webinar Series In spring 2013, Acelero Learning and the National Head Start Association debuted the Innovations for Better Outcomes Head Start Director’s Webinar Series, primarily focusing on innovations in the areas of education and family services.

Innovations for Better Outcomes:Fall 2013 Director’s Webinar Series This webinar will focus on the importance of detailed record keeping and reporting, and the Acelero Learning approach to achieving quality records through the use of a Master Binder System. About this Webinar Series In spring 2013, Acelero Learning and the National Head Start Association debuted the Innovations for Better Outcomes Head Start Director’s Webinar Series, primarily focusing on innovations in the areas of education and family services.

Innovations for Better Outcomes: Fall 2013 Director’s Webinar Series This webinar will focus on how to set-up your organizational structure to make your program successful from the administration down to individual centers. Learn how strategic structuring can drastically improve your program’s ability to provide quality head start services in your area and free up funds.