NHSA’s annual Parent and Family Engagement Conference is the only national event that focuses on how Head Start parents, families, and staff can best partner to promote both family engagement and children’s development.
We will explore a wide range of new resources and thinking on the forefront topics of early childhood development and how Head Start programs can address the needs of children, families, and staff.
Registration Rates
NHSA Member:
$749
Available 11/12/23 - 12/3/23
On-Site Member:
$869
Available 12/4/23 - 12/7/23
Non-Member:
$919
Available to non-members
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Schedule at a Glance
Monday, Dec. 4
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Local Program Tour (Ticketed Event)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pre-conference sessions (Ticketed Events)
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Tuesday, Dec. 5
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
General Opening Session
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Parent Policy Council Dinner & Dance (Ticketed Event)
Wednesday, Dec. 6
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Party (Open to all attendees)
Thursday, Dec. 7
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Closing Session
12:00 p.m.
Attendee Departure
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