Shine Early Learning is a national early childhood education (ECE) and care organization that partners with other organizations that partners with other organizations on the field to enhance the quality of their programs. Shine’s people are ECE leaders and knowledgeable practitioners who have direct experience working in HS/EHS programs. Shine has a sister company, Acelero Learning, that directly oversees Head Start and Early Head Start programs in four states. Shine Early Learning has collaborated with 50+ partners ranging from small rural organizations to large urban programs. They have developed systems to assess how people and programs are performing and co-create plans to improve overall program quality. Quality improvements can be in the areas of Education, Family and Community Engagement, Program and Leadership Management, and Federal Review support – among many other services. The biggest value in working with Shine Early Learning is access to a national network of high quality program best practices, resources, data and ECE professionals who are dedicated to ongoing quality improvement and innovation.
Provides advanced data analytics for Head Start and the Early Education Community. CCR offers PFCE aligned family surveys, child assessment analysis, and advanced data analysis and reports for programs, boards, and other external audiences.
CCR Analytics helps Head Start organizations get high value from child assessments, family surveys, and data collection through quality analysis and custom reports. CCR Analytics services include:
Crayon Collection is a partnership with restaurants, hotels, and community-based groups that distribute free crayons to children when they dine. We collect millions of gently used crayons and redistribute them to the most vulnerable classrooms through our partnership with NHSA and USA.com.
The Crayon Collection Arts in Education program ensures that art activities and instructional resources, specifically designed for these gently used crayons, support art education in the classrooms that need it most. The Arts in Education program includes two key initiatives: the Artist Inspired Education Series and Artist Rotation Program. Through our Artist Inspired Education Series, Crayon Collection partners with volunteer artists who develop age- and culturally appropriate art education activities that can be used by teachers in grades Pre-K through sixth to bring art education into their classrooms.
R9HSA collaborates with Crayon Collections to connect grantees to donation opportunities, art education, and advocacy.
Early Intel helps Head Start programs connect their data with intuitive, user friendly dashboards and provides training resources and support to implement continuous quality improvement.
Early Intel’s Q.I. Network includes:
The Discovery Source creates opportunities and solutions for early childhood educators to transform the way they support children and families in the most critical years of childhood development – from birth through third-grade. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities in supporting the social-emotional development of our youngest learners; and strive to provide innovative, effective, and affordable solutions to strengthen relationships, raise quality, improve outcomes, and ensure each and every child has a fair start and solid foundation for future success.
Announcing the Head Start Retirement Program
A New Pooled Employer Plan for Head Start Agencies
We are excited to announce the creation of the Head Start Retirement Program, a new Pooled quality, compliant, and cost-effective retirement plan solution for Head Start organizations of all sizes.
The Head Start Retirement Program is sponsored by Group Plan Services, a leading provider of retirement services for nonprofits. The plan is administered by Voya Financial, one of the largest defined contribution recordkeepers in the country. Investment advisory services are provided by Fraser Group, a 3(38) investment fiduciary under ERISA.
Key Benefits:
For more information or to request an enrollment package, please contact:
Mitchell Haber – Mitchell.haber@voya.com
Dicabi is a technology company empowering organizations to thrive in the digital era, and dedicated to providing
Clean Air Dynamics LLC provides access and consultation regarding indoor air disinfection and high-touch surface disinfection equipment. The company is led by Raleigh Guice, President. The team at Clean Air Dynamics LLC has a long-standing history of providing medical-grade air disinfection equipment to Head Start facilities across the country.
The current air disinfection product portfolio features filterless air disinfection equipment manufactured by WellAir. These devices cover up to 1000 square feet, are typically wall-mounted and do not require the ongoing expense of filters, bulbs or other associated PPE, installation, or disposal costs. These products inactive airborne pathogens including viruses, bacteria, mold spores and VOCs in sub-second times with NanoStrike Technology™ and are 3rd party tested.
For larger indoor spaces up to 2500 square feet and for rapid remediation, the FDA cleared Defend series products are perfect. They also leverage NanoStrike Technology™ and add triple-stage filtration, including an H13 HEPA filter.
“Having worked closely with Raleigh when he was the Vice President of Sales at WellAir, I am excited about the value he and Clean Air Dynamics LLC bring to us. I know he only provides the most effective options for us and helps us maximize our dollars. We trust his guidance and support on product offerings,” says Edward Condon, Executive Director at R9HSA.
Clean Air Dynamics LLC is a minority-owned business, registered with SAM.GOV.
AE Touch Technologies (A&E) is a minority-owned (Native American) company at the forefront of technology and education solutions. Now in 18 states nationwide and Puerto Rico, AE Touch Technologies continues to focus and exceed on unrivalled customer service.
Since 1977, AE Touch Technologies has innovated and served both enterprise and education institutions. A&E’s product lineup includes Interactive Flat Panel Displays, 4K Web Cameras, 4K Document Cameras, 4K Video Walls, Air Sterilizers, LED Writing Tablets, LED Panels, Copiers, and Printers. Their extended technology products include Temperature/Thermal Checkpoints, Kiosks, and Sanitation Robots.
AE Touch Technologies specializes in innovative technology to help in classrooms and businesses. A&E’s interactive smart boards have been proven to help students engage more effectively and retain more information and also help instructors to more easily and efficiently conduct lessons. This company truly believes in treating all of their clients like family. A&E is a legacy sponsor for Region 4 and a sponsor of very many companies and businesses throughout the nation.
AE Touch Technologies is also launching a NEW line – CrawBabies – ‘Keep those tails fresh & clean!’ late August/early September 2024. This new brand will include biodegradable baby wipes, flushable baby wipes, and bath wipes.
Constantly expanding, AE Touch Technologies received recognition for this in 2022 as an honoree of the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
To find out more about AE Touch Technologies’ Big Tech Quality, Small Town Touch:
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness (ICP) is the nation’s leading provider of emergency preparedness training designed specifically for early care and education programs. ICP has trained hundreds of thousands of early childhood professionals across the U.S., including staff at thousands of Head Start locations.
ICP understands that no two Head Start programs are alike. Each site comes with its own unique layout, challenges, and needs. That’s why we don’t believe in “off-the-shelf” training. Instead, we offer fully customized training that is designed to address the specific challenges your site faces.
Our experts work closely with you to tailor each course to your program’s size, environment, and goals, ensuring that the training meets your specific requirements. Whether you prefer in-person sessions, webinars, or online training, ICP adapts to your needs and develops a plan that best fits your program. Your needs are unique, and your training should be too.
ICP’s most popular training offerings include:
ICP also offers comprehensive site security and risk assessments tailored specifically for Head Start programs. Our assessments include a thorough walkthrough of your facility—including classrooms, entrances, exits, and outdoor areas—along with a review of current procedures like pick-up, drop-off, and outdoor activities. Partner with us to create a safer learning environment for children and staff, with solutions that are both practical, budget-friendly, and forward-thinking.
To learn more about how ICP can help your program, reach out today!
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.
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Questions? Contact us at headstartr9@region9hsa.org.
