Together We Thrive: Engaging Programs and Families for Children's Success
NHSA’s annual Parent and Family Engagement Conference is the sole national event dedicated to enhancing the partnership between Head Start parents, families, and staff to foster family engagement and children’s development.
Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into a variety of new resources and innovative ideas on important topics in early childhood development. Partnering with families is a vital component of the Head Start program. You will discover new methods to engage with families, learn how to build strong relationships, and develop open lines of communication. Programs and families working together promote children's success both at home and school.
Particpate in the Event
Registration Rates
Super Early Bird NHSA Member Rate:*
$555
Available now - September 6
Early Bird NHSA Member Rate:*
$675
Available September 7 - October 25
NHSA Member Rate:*
$795
Available October 26 - December 15
On-Site NHSA Member Rate:*
$915
Available December 16 - 19
Non-Member Rate:
$965
Available to non-members
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Engage With Your Communities of Practice
NHSA organizes sessions into Communities of Practice areas, which facilitate networked learning between both peers and experts. A Community of Practice is a group of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do.
The Communities of Practice are:
- Data (Management and Continuous Quality Improvement)
- Early Head Start
- Education and Child Development
- Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Attendance (ERSEA)
- Family and Community Engagement
- Fiscal
- Health and Wellness
- Human Resources/Program Operations
- New Director
- Parents
2024 Schedule at a Glance
Monday, Dec. 16
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
Tuesday, Dec. 17
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
General Opening Session
11:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Parent Policy Council Dinner & Dance (Ticketed Event) | Sponsored by Walden University
Wednesday, Dec. 18
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
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. 19
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