Event Calendar


Advanced Coaching Network

Zoom

This community of practice is aimed at Head Start and Early Head Start education coaches, including coordinators and supervisors of coaches. The focus will be on developing advanced coaching insights and strategies that will enhance the effectiveness of coaching practices within early childhood education programs. Participants will be encouraged to share their challenges and successful strategies. […]

Federal Updates Webinar 6.26

Online

Join us for continued updates on Head Start on the federal level and actions you can take to stay informed and engaged. We are thankful to be joined by Dr. Ruth Friedman, Senior Fellow from The Century Foundation. Dr. Ruth Friedman previously served as director of the Office of Child Care at the Administration for […]

Emotional Literacy & Tucker Turtle Classroom Kit Virtual Training with The Discovery Source

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, […]

$299

Head Start Leadership Clinics: Leading with Courage, Strategy, and Purpose 1/4

Online

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 […]

Executive Leadership Council 2025

Argonaut Hotel 495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco

This network is designed to facilitate the sharing and discussion of information from credible sources, stakeholder insights, and effective practices. Each agency in Head Start WEST has its own unique systems. In this collaborative space, we welcome Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Superintendents, and similar agency leaders. Head Start directors […]

Managers Academy (In-Person) Session 6/6

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

Head Start Leadership Clinics: Leading with Courage, Strategy, and Purpose 2/4

Online

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 1/3

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 […]

Head Start Leadership Clinics: Leading with Courage, Strategy, and Purpose 3/4

Online

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 […]

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