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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

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 […]

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