Leadership Education and Development Summit

Leadership Education and Development Summit (LEADS) prepares Head Start and Early Head Start programs to be innovative. The summit will take place virtually June 25-27, 2024.

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 2024 summit.

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. The Institute will take place September 23-26, 2024 in Washington D.C.

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. The 2024 Parent Conference will be held December 16 through December 19 in San Diego, California.

Winter Leadership Institute

The National Head Start Association’s 2025 Winter Leadership Institute will take place in Washington, D.C., January 27-30.

National Head Start Conference

NHSA’s annual National Conference & Expo brings our community together for a week of sharing, networking, learning, and celebrating. The 2024 Conference will take place in Portland, Oregon from April 15-18.