Breakdown of Siloed Approaches to Head Start Service Delivery Structure – RO and PS/GS support and Defining the Impact of Leadership Style of Head Start Program Success.

This workshop will give you superpowers—how to achieve the extraordinary while overcoming the overwhelming. A deep-dive program that is based upon The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, developed by Jim Kouzes and Berry Posner. Their Leadership Challenge Model is the most recognized standard of leadership excellence. The course cohort meets in-person. The class is a […]

Breaking Down Siloes Using Head Start Learning Communities

Designing Inclusive Head Start Practices for Staff and Families and Leadership Portfolio – Pulling it all Together

This session introduces recommended strategies to help children develop self-regulation skills. We begin by fostering emotional literacy, using visuals and prompts to help children express and label their feelings through games, songs, and stories. We then introduce the Tucker Turtle Technique, a visual tool designed to help children control their emotions and problem-solve using effective, […]

Led by Cynthia Yao, the Head Start Leadership Clinics is a four-part, four-month virtual experience designed exclusively for Head Start and Early Head Start leaders. With space for up to 50 participants, each 90-minute session goes beyond traditional training—offering real-time consultation, peer learning, and actionable leadership strategies grounded in today’s realities. Whether you’re looking for […]

Closing Reception Capstone Presentations Head Start Leaders’ Thoughts and Reflections   Whole Group – In-person event; January 22-23, 2025 in Sacramento, CA

Led by Cynthia Yao, the Head Start Leadership Clinics is a four-part, four-month virtual experience designed exclusively for Head Start and Early Head Start leaders. With space for up to 50 participants, each 90-minute session goes beyond traditional training—offering real-time consultation, peer learning, and actionable leadership strategies grounded in today’s realities. Whether you’re looking for […]

Advanced Coaching Clinic: Professional Development for Head Start and Early Head Start Education Coaches Overview: This clinic is a skill-building series aimed at Head Start and Early Head Start education coaches, including coordinators and supervisors of coaches. The focus will be on developing advanced coaching techniques and strategies that will enhance the effectiveness of coaching […]

Led by Cynthia Yao, the Head Start Leadership Clinics is a four-part, four-month virtual experience designed exclusively for Head Start and Early Head Start leaders. With space for up to 50 participants, each 90-minute session goes beyond traditional training—offering real-time consultation, peer learning, and actionable leadership strategies grounded in today’s realities. Whether you’re looking for […]