National Head Start Conference
The largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, NHSA’s annual conference brings our community together for a week of sharing, networking, learning, and celebrating. The 2024 National Conference & Expo will take place in Portland, Oregon from April 15-18.
Leadership Education and Development Summit
Leadership Education and Development Summit (LEADS) prepares Head Start and Early Head Start programs to be innovative. This year’s summit will take place virtually from June 20-22, 2023.
Early Childhood Innovation Summit
The Early Childhood Innovation Summit serves as forum for early childhood education thinkers and activists to network, explore, and accelerate practitioner-based innovation. Join the waitlist for the 2023 Summit, taking place June 27-30.
Fall Leadership Institute
NHSA’s Fall Leadership Institute is a four-day deep dive into the policy and advocacy issues that will impact Head Start for years to come. This year’s Institute will take place in Crystal City, Virginia from September 18-21, 2023.
Parent and Family Engagement Conference
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. This year’s Parent Conference will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana from December 4-7, 2023.
Winter Leadership Institute
Explore meaningful policies, the role of Head Start in our country’s recovery, and meet with lawmakers to help provide a level of stability that will make all the difference. The 2024 Winter Leadership Institute will take place in Crystal City, Virginia from January 22-25, 2024.
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Winter Leadership Institute
January 22-25, 2024
Crystal City, VA
National Conference & Expo
April 15-18, 2024
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR
Leadership Education and Development Summit (LEADS)
June TBD
Fall Leadership Institute
September 23-26, 2024
Washington, DC
Parent & Family Engagement Conference
December 16-19, 2024
San Diego, CA
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