Overview


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Why

For Head Start and Early Head Start programs, strong and effective coaches are especially critical. Advanced coaching not only supports professional growth and staff retention, it also improves practices in early childhood education and program operations. This creates stronger teams and ensures better outcomes for the children and families we serve.

Coaching has always been an important part of Head Start and Early Head Start, traditionally focused on education staff. However, coaching is valuable for every role within a program. When all staff have access to effective coaching, it encourages growth, strengthens skills, and leads to better outcomes for children and families.

Research consistently shows the impact of coaching:

  • The International Coaching Federation (ICF) found that 86% of companies investing in coaching reported a positive return on investment, while 62% of employees in those organizations felt highly engaged and committed to their work (ICF, 2016).
  • The Human Capital Institute reported that 60% of employees who receive coaching are more likely to stay with their organization, reducing costly turnover (HCI, 2018).

Who

This summit is designed for the full spectrum of agency leadership, including HR staff, Program Coaches, Coordinators, Supervisors, and Educators who are looking to amplify the impact of coaching across the classroom and throughout the agency.

What

Over the course of three days, participants will engage in interactive webinar sessions with three excellent facilitators. The Advanced Coaching Summit provides strategies for building effective coaching models, frameworks for structuring meaningful conversations, and practical tools for using data to guide coaching and support staff development. They will apply concepts directly to their programs—designing coaching agreements, practicing core coaching skills, and exploring data to inform actionable coaching moves.

Most importantly, participants leave with a deeper understanding of effective coaching, strengthened skills to engage staff across the agency, and the confidence to drive meaningful improvements in classroom practice, program operations, and outcomes for children and families.

When and Where

Virtua Via Zoom

November 18, 2025 | 1:00-4:30 PM
November 19, 2025 | 1:00-4:30 PM
November 20, 2025 | 1:00-4:00 PM

Fees

Member Pricing: $269.00 Per Person
Non Member Pricing: $299.00 Per Person

Questions? Contact us at msahagun@headstartwest.org.

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