The Multisensory Magic of Music Making with Infants
Program: The Multisensory Magic of Music Making with Infants A baby’s brain doubles in size during its first year—before they can speak or walk, their brain is busy forming crucial neurological connections that will affect how they interact with and relate to others, perform academically, and grow developmentally later in life. One of the best…
Versión en español: Enhancing Attunement with Music Rituals
Programa: Versión en español de Enhancing Attunement with Music Rituals (Rituales Musicales para Fomentar la Compenetración) Descripción: Las transiciones difíciles, como la hora de dejar a los niños en la escuela, la hora de la siesta y el lavado de manos, no tienen por qué ser complicadas. Los rituales musicales ayudan a contrarrestar las respuestas…
Enhancing Attunement with Music Rituals
Program: Enhancing Attunement with Music Rituals Description: Tricky transitions—like school drop-off, naptime, and handwashing—don’t have to be tricky. Music rituals help counteract stress responses and reduce anxiety by creating calm, setting expectations, and strengthening attunement. Learning Objectives: review the elements that trigger “shutdown” mode in young children, why music transforms those responses faster than other…
Advocacy Webinar: Empowering Your Parent Council for Advocacy
Program: Empowering Your Parent Council for Advocacy Description: As you know, Head Start Policy Councils are composed of Head Start preschool and Early Head Start parents and community members. With parent members often joining after serving on a parent committee and community members taking a special interest in the broader benefits of Head Start, the…
Winter Leadership Institute
Join us in helping ensure this Congress is one that understands, values, and empowers the important role Head Start serves for our nation’s most vulnerable children and families. Right now, key decision-makers in our nation’s capital are in the process of making difficult spending decisions, with differing priorities competing for a limited pool of money….
Parent and Family Engagement Conference
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…
Preventive Solutions in Head Start: Enhancing Family Support
Join CWLA and the National Head Start Association to explore how Head Start programs employ preventive strategies to support families and children. We’ll delve into effective connections with Head Start programs, the role of family services, and how collaborative efforts contribute to positive outcomes. Learn from successful examples of programs that excel in preventing issues…
Garden Grant Info Session
Garden Grant Info Session shares all about the application requirements, and how to make your application be successful!
Parent Gauge 2.0: Elevating Head Start Programs to New Heights
Parent Gauge 2.0: Join us as we showcase the latest upgrades to the Parent Gauge online assessment tool. Elevate your program by registering today!
2025 Summer Garden Storytime
2025 Summer Garden Storytime: Summertime is garden time! But not everyone’s dream garden looks the same. Join us for a story about neighbors working together and compromising to create a thriving meadow that people and pollinators can enjoy.