Success Stories

Advancing Conversations with Policymakers

As part of the Early Head Start Rising Advocacy series, Finding Common Ground and Advancing Conversations with Policymakers, will examine techniques to find common ground with policy makers, identify tips and messages that advance conversations with decision-makers, and provide information that may be shared in your state and community to advance Early Head Start. Moderator:…

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2023 Early Childhood Innovation Summit

The Early Childhood Innovation Summit, the forum for early learning thinkers and activists to network and explore, will take place June 27-30.

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Webinar: Child Nutrition Programs Proposed Rule

Join us for a webinar with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in collaboration with NHSA and national partners. USDA will provide an overview of the proposed rule Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns to be Consistent with the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and its impact to operators of the Child and Adult…

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Support Your Staff’s Mental Fitness

Directors: Helping You Support Your Staff’s Mental Fitness Join to learn how leaders can support their own mental health and use proven tools and strategies to build resilience within their teams and workplaces.

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Building Mental Fitness

We know that Head Start staff face a unique set of difficult and challenging stressors. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Starling Minds to help you care for yourself and your family. Join to learn how Head Start Staff can overcome feelings of stress, anxiety, and burnout to lead a happier, healthier work-life balance….

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How Garden Programs Combat Food Insecurity

How Garden Programs Combat Food Insecurity: GroMoreGood Garden Webinar Sarah Pounders of KidsGardening will share how Head Start/Early Head Start can use garden programs to combat food insecurity. We will also hear from two Head Start programs who are GroMoreGood grantees about how their garden programs are making a difference in their communities.   Presenters: …

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Health Service Certification Information Session

This Health Service Certification information session will allow you to hear directly from a course instructor and a certification graduate.

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Family Service Certification Information Session

The Family Services Certification information session will introduce: course instructors and content, and tips for the completion process.

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Paving the Way to Your CDA!

Earning a CDA® credential demonstrates educators’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in the early childhood education field as well as their commitment to professional development. Designed for working Head Start and Early Head Start professionals, The Academy’s CDA® Training Pathways program gives learners the flexibility and support they need to achieve their goals. Join us as we share how NHSA…

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Summer Garden Storytime

The Summer Garden Storytime is sure to get you excited about the plants, fruits, and vegetables that will be coming from the garden.

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Spring Garden Storytime

Spring is right around the corner and we are ready to get those gardens started! Are you? The Spring Garden Storytime is a great way to kickoff the spring season. Together, we can share the joy of gardening AND storytime with your Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms! Our storytellers are gardeners, and in…

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Elephants with NHSA and Zoo in the Classroom

NHSA and Zoo in the Classroom is a high-energy, interactive experience that include music and movement. This program will focus on elephants.

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