Leadership Education and Development Summit

June 24 - 26, 2025 | Virtual Event

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.

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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

Registration Rates

Non-Member Rate:

$864

Super Early Bird NHSA Member* Rate:

$459

Available through March 14

Early Bird NHSA Member* Rate:

$569

Available March 15 - May 2

NHSA Member* Rate:

$679

Available May 3 - June 23

Week of Event NHSA Member* Rate:

$789

Available June 24 - 26

*These special rates are reserved for the staff and parents of a Head Start/Early Head Start program with an active NHSA membership. Become a Member to Save.

Register all of your leaders for LEADS!

Groups of 3 attendees or larger

10% registration fee discount

Groups of 20 attendees or larger

25% registration fee discount

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, June 24

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ET
Day One Opening Session

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. ET
Plenary Session

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
Breakout Sessions

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Breakout Sessions

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET
Day One Closing Session

Wednesday, June 25

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ET
Day One Opening Session

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. ET
Plenary Session

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
Breakout Sessions

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Breakout Sessions

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET
Day One Closing Session

Thursday, June 26

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ET
Day Three Opening Session

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. ET
Plenary Session

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
Breakout Sessions

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Breakout Sessions

3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. ET
Day Three Closing Session

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