Event Calendar


2022 Early Childhood STEM Institute (Virtual & On Demand)

Virtual & On-Demand

HSW’s Early Childhood STEM Institute is focused on bringing our community a fun and engaging experience to learn science principles in an interactive, hands-on approach, enabling Head Start education staff to teach about science principles appropriately and knowledgeably. For 2022, our theme is  Educators as Seekers. The 2022 Early Childhood STEM Institute will focus on educators’ discovery and […]

2022 First 1,000 Days! Early Head Start Conference (In Person)

Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas

For over 25 years, Early Head Start has served to elevate the hopes of families, provide foundational knowledge, and partner with them in critical times.  Head Start WEST gathers annually to challenge, enable, and celebrate the work of our community. From downtown Phoenix to the Pacific Islands, from homeless shelters and correctional facilities to early […]

Conferencia de Head Start en Español 2022 (Virtual)

Online

Estamos emocionados de presentar un nuevo evento de desarrollo profesional, Conferencia de Head Start en Español. Nuestro tema este año será – Corazón, Cultura y Conexión. Estamos comprometidos a brindar experiencias de desarrollo profesional de alta calidad. Este es nuestro primer evento de capacitación adaptado a las necesidades únicas de nuestra comunidad de Head Start / Early […]

2022 Family Engagement and Cultural Effectiveness Conference (In Person)

Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona

The Family Engagement and Cultural Effectiveness Conference is designed to celebrate the different cultures, traditions, and practices that are reflected in the modern family. In doing so, participants learn how to use the strengths and attributes of culture to aid a child’s own successful walk through the world. Click here to learn more

2023 Family Engagement and Cultural Effectiveness Conference

Prince Waikiki Hotel Honolulu

A three-day event offering participants with general sessions, breakout sessions, special events, and exhibit hall. We will be offering sessions in-person and virtual via pre-recorded. Click here to learn more

Early Childhood STEM Institute

Phoenix, AZ

HSW’s Early Childhood STEM Institute is focused on bringing our community a fun and engaging experience to learn science principles in an interactive, hands-on approach, enabling Head Start education staff to teach about science principles appropriately and knowledgeably. Learn more about our STEM Institute

2024 First 1,000 Days! Early Head Start Conference

San Diego, CA

For over 25 years, Early Head Start has served to elevate the hopes of families, provide foundational knowledge, and partner with them in critical times. Head Start WEST community gathers annually to challenge, enable, and celebrate the work of our community. From downtown Phoenix to the Pacific Islands, from homeless shelters and correctional facilities to […]

2025 Early Childhood STEM Institute

Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas

HSW’s Early Childhood STEM Institute is focused on bringing our community a fun and engaging experience to learn science principles in an interactive, hands-on approach, enabling Head Start education staff to teach about science principles appropriately and knowledgeably. Click here to learn more

2025 First 1,000 Days! Early Head Start Conference

The 2025 First 1,000 Days Early Head Start Conference will focus on one of the most critical roles of our educators: Cultivating and Nurturing. We aim to reinforce Early Head Start’s mission to be a beacon of hope—engaging the heart and soul of our staff to uplift effective practices in our communities Our 2025 Theme: Cultivating […]

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