Unlock the power of advocacy with our Head Start Advocacy Webinar Series! Discover both tested and innovative approaches to developing program interactions that can amplify the impact of your advocacy work. This series will equip you with the tools and confidence needed to build strong governmental relationships, take effective advocacy actions, rally community support, excel in fundraising, and much more.
Join our government affairs experts as they share how to develop strong trust with politicians, parents, and community members. Register for the webinar series today!
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Voting Counts!
August 13, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Blair Hyatt
Focus topic: Understanding the Important Role Head Start Parents and Staff can have in the 2024 election.
Advocacy & Activism
September 10, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Blair Hyatt and Katie Dufford-Melendez
Focus topic:
Activating Parents
October 8, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Blair Hyatt & Bob Bissen
Focus topic: Parent Engagement
Parent Council
November 12, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Bob Bissen and Blair Hyatt
Focus topic: Empowering Your Parent Council
Building Relationships
December 10, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Bob Bissen
Focus topic: How to engage your elected officials
The Power of Advocacy
January 14, 2025, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Linda Adams
Focus topic: Why Your Voice Matters More Than Ever
What Are Appropriations?
February 11, 2025, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Kathleen Havey & Bob Bissen
Focus topic: What are appropriations and how do they impact Head Start
Federal to Local Funding
March 11, 2025, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Kathleen Havey
Focus topic: Addressing unique factors of federal to local funding
State Associations
April 8, 2025, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Presented by: Blair Hyatt & Katie Dufford-Melendez
Focus topic: Working with and Supporting State Associations
Head Start Advocacy Experts:
Linda Adams, Senior Director of Advocacy & Strategic Communications
Bob Bissen, Director of Government Affairs
Katie Dufford-Melendez, Manager, State Affairs
Kathleen Havey, Senior Director, Policy
Blair Hyatt, Senior Director of State Affairs
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