Event Calendar


Directors Exchange (Virtual)

Virtual

The Directors Exchange meetings are designed to create a space for executive directors, directors, and deputy directors to regularly connect, learn new skills, and strategize over effective practices to advance their programs. Directors Exchange meetings will consist of three meetings per year. The goal of the Directors Exchange meetings is to nurture relationships among new […]

Facilities Network (Virtual)

Virtual & On-Demand

R9HSA is pleased to bring our community a new resource for 2022 – Facilities Network – With this offering, we are focused on supporting agency leaders who are tasked with the challenges to manage, convert, construct and plan for early education sites to deliver Birth – 5 programs to children and their families. Excellent facilities […]

INNOVATIONS Seminar – Engaging alumni in your community

Online

We know Head Start alumni are an untapped power source but alumni engagement often must take a back seat in the face of limited resources and time. Join this session to learn practical tips to engage your program alum with minimum resources and maximum impact in the areas of program reputation, parent engagement, and community […]

Free

Site Directors Academy (In Person)

Hyatt Palm Springs 285 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs

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 […]

Professional Development Collaborative (Virtual)

Virtual

R9HSA believes the secret ingredient to the Head Start advantage is our staff. Passionate and knowledgeable, committed to innovations and evidence-based practices, our family advocates, educators, health associates, managers and program leaders are committed to excellence. The goal of the PD Collaborative is to connect agency leaders who are assigned to assess, plan, and delivery […]

Head Start Leader Strategic Retreat & Reset (In-Person)

Argonaut Hotel 495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco

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

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 […]

Facilities Network (Virtual)

Virtual

R9HSA is pleased to bring our community a new resource for 2022 – Facilities Network – With this offering, we are focused on supporting agency leaders who are tasked with the challenges to manage, convert, construct and plan for early education sites to deliver Birth – 5 programs to children and their families. Excellent facilities […]

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