Right now, Head Start and Early Head Start programs all across the country need prepared, innovative, and committed leadership. The Leadership Education and Development Summit (LEADS) has much to offer to enhance our community’s innovative best practices and skills.
As a virtual conference, LEADS will feature a format to enhance the benefits of remote learning. Every time slot will feature three concurrent breakout sessions and recordings will be available for 30 days after the conference so you can catch anything you might have missed.
Registration Rates
Register all of your leaders for LEADS! Take advantage of a 10% registration fee discount for groups three or larger and 25% for groups 20 or larger.
Super Early Bird:
$899
Available until April 28*
Early Bird:
$1,019
Available until May 19*
NHSA Member:
$1,139
Available after May 20*
Regular:
$1,189
Available to non-members
* All discounts are available exclusively to NHSA Members. Not a member? Sign up to save.
Schedule at a Glance
Please note that times are in Eastern Standard. Everything will be recorded and attendees will have access to the recordings for 30 days.
Tuesday, June 20
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Opening Session: "How to Be Present Every Single Day" presented by Kisha McCray, Head Start Alumna
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closing Session: "Fostering the Courage to Connect" presented by: Mark Ostach, digital wellness expert
Wednesday, June 21
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Wake Up with Starling Minds – Yoga Session
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Opening Session: “Workforce Retention: How the New Thriving Workplace Index Can Retain Staff” presented by Ellen Galinsky, founder and executive director of Mind in the Making
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closing Session: "Intentional Leadership is no Longer Optional" presented by: Tessa Brock, speaker, facilitator, and consultant
Thursday, June 22
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Opening Session: OHS Updates with Khari Gavin, Office of Head Start Director
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Closing Session: "Standup-Inspired LEADS Farewell" presented by Tommy Sheridan, Deputy Director, NHSA, and Dr. Bergeron, Deputy Director, Community Engagement & Innovation, NHSA
You won't want to miss this!
But don't just take our word for it. Read the words from the Head Start community:
“I can't say ‘Thank you’ enough for all the dedication and hard work it takes to host an event like this. The Summit, once again and as always, has so many things to learn from and rejuvenates my spirit and reminds me why I continue my work/journey in Head Start everyday."
“This was well put together! This was my first Leadership Conference. I mentor 7 Family Advocates and I feel that because of this conference I can be a better mentor for them.”
“It has been crazy here and the conference was a very positive uplifting retreat for me. Thank you so much. What I heard is helping calm myself and my staff during the chaotic time we are going through. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!”