Event Calendar


The Leadership Challenge (In Person)

Los Angeles, CA

Why Head Start and Early Head Start staff are challenged with juggling the needs of children, parents, and co-workers as well as the myriad of tasks necessary to meet performance standards and organizational goals. Our work is both urgent and fast passed as well as very emotional.  Because of passion and determination, Head Start achieves […]

Positive Solutions for Challenging Behaviors, Children Birth Age Five

Online

The Region 9 Head Start Association (R9HSA) 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 […]

Governance Training for Board and Policy Council Members

Virtual & On-Demand

A strong Governance System is built on clear processes, adherence to requirements, and development of positive relationships between management and Governing Bodies, which are  essential to support compliance, continuous improvement and innovation. This 2 hour interactive workshop will educate participants about the roles and responsibilities of Governing bodies including requirements and regulations. Additionally, this workshop […]

Site Directors Academy

Palm Springs, CA Palm Springs

This academy targets individuals responsible for the oversight of one or more child development centers to help them align the operations of each site with the goals of the organization. Site Directors play a critical role for their agencies. They serve as the organizational link to the broader mission and as the representative of your […]

The Leadership Challenge (Hybrid)

Desert Willow Conference Center 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Suite 100, Phoenix

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. Click here to learn more

Executive Leadership Retreat

Argonaut Hotel 495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco

A two-day, executive level leadership experience where personal development, workforce engagement, organization improvement and strategic planning come together. Click here to learn more

Positive Solutions for Challenging Behaviors

Online

Back for a second time, this training series will consist of live, 90-minute sessions. These sessions will be recorded and will be made available for up-to 90-days to all registered participants. During this training series, we are offering Head Start, Earl Head Start educators, coordinators and support staff solutions to address many of the challenges […]

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