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On-Demand • Online • 5 PD Hours

Staff who are new to Family Service in Head Start will be empowered and inspired by lessons that cover HSPPS, PFCE framework, ERSEA, how to guard against compassion fatigue, and more. New staff will leave this course prepared to begin their family service journey.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$90
Regular Rate:
$195

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Live • On-Demand • 1 PD Hour
Not included


Renew your certifications that you have received through The Academy for an additional five years by demonstrating your ongoing commitment to your development.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$200
Regular Rate:
$325

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Live • Online • 40 PD Hours
Not included


From intention to action, this course empowers learners with the leadership skills needed to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not only an intentional focus, but also an intentional practice in their program.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring
Member Rate:
$1596
Regular Rate:
$2128

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On-Demand • Online • 4 PD Hours

Learn how to engage with families in positive ways and develop meaningful relationships, no matter what your role is at Head Start. Strong partnerships with caregivers are the key to helping children develop, grow, and thrive!

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$90
Regular Rate:
$195

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On-Demand • Online • 4 PD Hours

Enhance and expand your nutrition-based programming both in the classroom and for families at home.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$90
Regular Rate:
$195

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In-Person • Live • Online • 6 PD Hours
Not included


Take your programs’ understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to the next level. This live course ensures everyone on your staff builds a common understanding of unconscious bias to create a more equitable environment.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$295
Regular Rate:
$425

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On-Demand • Online • 40 PD Hours
Not included


This certification provides Head Start family service staff with a chance to demonstrate skills that support family engagement and wellbeing.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$1195
Regular Rate:
$2995

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On-Demand • Online • 3 PD Hours
Not included


This course explores the role of data in Head Start and answers two questions: “Why do people care so much about data?” and “What does this have to do with me?”

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$150
Regular Rate:
$295

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On-Demand • Online • 3 PD Hours

Policy Council Basics provides an overview of Head Start’s structure, helping parents grow as leaders and decision-makers.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$25
Regular Rate:
$50

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On-Demand • Online • 4 PD Hours

Educate and have an open dialogue with your staff on the topics of diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI). This course is the perfect first step in your program’s DEI journey by defining shared vocabulary, language, and values.

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$90
Regular Rate:
$195

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On-Demand • Online • 10 PD Hours

Available in Pre-Service Bundle

This course trains new and returning staff on the basics of Head Start—the program’s history, parent and family engagement, health policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), and more!

Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Member Rate:
$90
Regular Rate:
$195

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