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 […]
Each Year, Region 9 Head Start Association 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. […]
This session is brought to you in partnership with Kindly. Presented by Jasmine Taylor, President & CEO – Kindly. In the midst of a pandemic, agencies have spent the past year pivoting to online learning; leaving many administrators wondering what family engagement actually looks like at home. The good news is, with your assistance, parents […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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) […]
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. REGISTER FOR THE CALL HERE* *Networks participation is limited to managers and directors in their respective topic areas.
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 […]
The HR Network is a professional learning community for managers working in Human Resource 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.
This session is brought to you in partnership with Raising a Reader. What does it mean to be 'culturally responsive' and how do I include it in my work with families? This workshop will define what it means to be culturally responsive, including the investigation of family engagement practices and tools that acknowledge and appreciate […]
I have been to management workshops, not leadership training. This has totally changed my perspective and encouraged me to propel forward in developing my skills.
I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of the Region 9 Head Start Association’s Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship helped me get one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a Head Start Director.
I took part in The disproportionate impact of COVID 19, and how to provide “real” support for black/brown children and families and I just want to say this was an amazing webinar. I hope we can look forward to further conversation on this topic.
Thank you so much for making events like this! I really enjoyed and learned so much teaching strategies to implement STEM in the classroom.
The HR Network was an excellent opportunity to network and learn the best practices from other HR professionals within Head Start programs. You will be amazed by the level of talent and experience of the participants.
The Summer Camp training was powerful and inspiring! Each presenter was very engaging, it’s hard to even pick a favorite session!
The Leadership Challenge training was very relevant to my work as a Head Start leader! Great facilitation; stayed with the program yet allowed time for individual and small group reflections.
Regular price $12.00
Regular price $39.00
Questions? Contact us at headstartr9@region9hsa.org.
