Event Calendar


Fiscal Service Network – March 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.   *Networks participation is limited to managers and directors in their respective topic areas.

Free

Evidence Says! Webinar Series – Early Childhood STEM

Online

What does the evidence say about early childhood STEM education? First, that it’s everywhere, and whether teachers know it or not they’re already doing it! It only takes a little extra planning and intentionality to deepen and extend the early STEM experiences that are already happening. And when it’s done well, early STEM captures children’s […]

Professional Development Collaborative – March 2021

Online

The Professional Development Collaborative is a network platform dedicated to informing and connecting individuals who inspire Professional development in Head Start throughout the Region. Learn more. Purchase of the book Authentic Strengths by Fatima Doman is highly suggested. Suggested to read the first section of the book and answer questions at the end of the first […]

Free

Advancing Advocacy: Training 4 Trainers

Online

 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 […]

Advancing Advocacy: Training 4 Trainers

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 […]

2021 The Early Childhood STEM Institute

Online

STEM AT HOME REGISTRATION OPENING SOON - to be notified, please contact us at headstartr9@region9hsa.org to be added to our mailing list. The Early Childhood STEM Institute brings joy of learning in a tangible and hands-on way for the entire Head Start community—teachers, home visitors, family advocates, child care partners, education coordinators, managers and directors, and parents. […]

Advancing Advocacy: Training 4 Trainers

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 […]

Solutions Webinar – Learning Stories as Authentic Assessment

Online

    This session is brought to you in partnership with Educa Find out how to save time and speak from the heart in your data cycle, using Learning Stories in Educa for assessment. For Head Start, state-funded and QRIS programs – using the DRDP as the assessment profile. Find out how to use Learning […]

Free

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

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