Instagram Basics & how to curate engaging content Information to be covered: Connecting Instagram to Facebook Reels, stories, posts on the feed What do people look for when they go to Instagram? Where to find content- which partners to follow, what are similar organizations sharing? Using the content calendar Please note, this session is part […]

Promoting yourself using social media | Implementing QR codes to drive web traffic Information to be covered: Thinking of your agency as a brand Looking at social media platforms as an enhancement, not a chore Showing your organization’s personality on social media How to create a QR code, where to use them, when to use […]

The Leadership Challenge Workshop is an opportunity to review, reflect and elevate an individual’s natural strengths, values and plan actions that increase the frequency of impactful leadership behaviors. During the workshop we explore data collected from a selection of observers, discuss research, and practice effective strategies. Join us for this informational webinar to learn mor […]

Using social media to send your audience where you want them to go Information to be covered: Drive your audience to your website, other social media platforms, and anywhere else you want to meet them Using CTA (call to action) to get them to engage Please note, this session is part of HSW Training West's […]

Using email marketing to send your message | How to grow your audience Information to be covered: Creating a database, choosing the right software, how often to send eblasts Building a visually pleasing eblast Using an ongoing look/brand for your email marketing Please note, this session is part of HSW Training West's 4 Ways to […]

It’s time to think beyond self-care: What are the opportunities at our sites to make the work itself sustainable? To lighten the invisible backpack of stress and burnout that teachers carry each day? As leaders, you are uniquely positioned to make decisions that significantly impact your people’s experience at work – and their capacity to […]

A well-trained Governing Body is an essential component to a strong Governance System that supports compliance, continuous improvement and innovation. This 4 hour interactive Train-the-Trainer workshop will prepare Head Start staff to deliver a high quality training to their Governing Body members. Participants will learn about essential skills and attributes of a trainer and about […]

Creating your own leadership style; engaging in mindful supervision and actions; bringing out the best in yourself and others; and building a cohesive team: These are just some of the skills you will learn at the Site Directors Academy. The program is designed to help leaders develop strategies to lead effectively and maintain high performing […]

The Head Start WEST (HSW) has secured Momentum Leadership Group to facilitate a two-day, four-module interactive executive level leadership experience where personal development, workforce engagement, organization improvement and strategic planning come together. This retreat is focused on the specific needs of executive directors, leadership teams and emerging leaders including: Recentering the Leader through wellness, reflection […]

The Head Start WEST (HSW) is excited to invite you to participate in the Positive Solutions for Challenging Behaviors training series taking place online via Zoom. We invite teachers, assistant teachers, education staff, and coordinators to join us. The training series will consist of 12 live, 90-minute sessions. These sessions will be recorded and will […]