Leadership Education and Development Summit

Summer, 2026

Innovative Leadership: Driving Change, Inspiring Growth

Now more than ever, Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the country need leaders who can rise to the challenges of today with innovation, commitment, and heart. The Leadership, Education, and Development Summit (LEADS) is here to support and inspire you and your team with tools and insights that enhance our community’s knowledge and skills.

Designed for optimal remote learning, LEADS features three daily keynotes to inspire and energize you, along with two concurrent breakout sessions providing practical, hands-on lessons. The Summit’s recordings will be available for 30 days after the conference so you can catch anything you might have missed.

2025 LEADS attendees can log in to the Attendee Hub to access recorded sessions and documents for 30 days after the close of the conference. 

Nine Keynote Sessions

Featuring early education leaders

Hands-On Breakout Sessions

Providing practical lessons and up-to-date content

Session Recordings

Available for 30 days

Group discounts

Available for groups of three or more

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