Event Calendar


2021 Scholarships Informational Webinar

Online

Each Year, Head Start WEST reviews the available resources and establishes criteria for eligibility to apply for available funds. Click here to learn more. For 2021 the following criteria will determine if an applicant may apply: Full-time employee Member of Parent Policy Council/Committee Enrolled in 12 units or more - see Who below. Working for […]

Free

Advancing Advocacy: Training 4 Trainer

Why advocacy? The development of skills to advocate for children, families, and communities is at the heart of the Head Start Movement.  Since its inception in 1965, Head Start had been focused on the empowerment of individuals to create a better more hopeful, and just life for all. Head Start’s multi-generational, locally designed, and responsive […]

Head Start California – Managers & Directors Institute 2021

Online

This event is being hosted by Head Start California. The HSC Managers & Directors Institute (MDI) delivers high-quality professional development on program management, data best practices, fiscal management, and more. The Institute is a great opportunity to connect with other Head Start leaders in the state to share best practices and learn from one another. […]

Early Head Start Network – May 2021

Online

The Early Head Start Network is a professional learning community for managers and directors working in Early Head Start programs around the region. This network meets six times per year. Led by a leadership team that includes several program staff, regional TTA, consultants and association staff. The goal of each meeting is to present information, […]

Advancing Advocacy: Training 4 Trainer

Why advocacy? The development of skills to advocate for children, families, and communities is at the heart of the Head Start Movement.  Since its inception in 1965, Head Start had been focused on the empowerment of individuals to create a better more hopeful, and just life for all. Head Start’s multi-generational, locally designed, and responsive […]

Directors Exchange – May 2021

Online

In this call, participants will be exploring the development of the community assessment. Discussion will highlight successes, insights, and challenges of developing the community assessment in house versus outsourcing the community assessment. The Directors Exchange is designed to create a space for executive directors, directors, and deputy directors to regularly connect, learn new skills and […]

Free

Solutions Webinar – Keep it Pushin’ Part II: Vision Accomplished

Online

Presented by Dr. Newton Miller Lead Faculty Member for the Department of Education and Liberal Arts University of Arizona Global Campus Back by popular demand, Dr. Newton Miller, accomplished Author, Speaker and Lead Faculty for the University of Arizona’s Global Campus Education Studies will share another inspirational presentation to Keep it Pushin! Click HERE to […]

Free

Fiscal Service Network – May 2021

Online

The Fiscal Service Network is a professional learning community for managers and directors working in Fiscal service departments in Head Start/Early Head Start programs around the region. Click here to learn more. REGISTER FOR THE CALL HERE* *Networks participation is limited to managers and directors in their respective topic areas.

Free

Evidence Says! Webinar Series – Adult Learning

Online

This webinar presented by Lexi Alexander from the series will explore current research on best practices related to professional learning for early childhood educators and explore interventions that have successfully implemented such practices. Primarily, a model of knowledge building, support for transfer of knowledge to practice, and the provision of opportunities for collaborative reflection (KPR) […]

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