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Onboard, upskill, and enable effortlessly. Your way.

Academy+ is your all-in-one learning solution to prepare your staff and parents for success in Focus Areas 1 and 2 reviews, while meeting 90% OHS training requirements. Gain year-round access to over 100 hours of Head Start-specific professional development.

*CPR and First Aid training not available. All other OHS-Annual Required Training included.

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  • Full Access for Your Team

    Whether onboarding new hires or engaging with parents, learning is always available with Academy+ without the hassle of pitching and purchasing courses.

  • Always Fresh Courses

    Stay up to date with regularly refreshed courses designed by Head Start experts, ensuring your team is always learning the latest standards and staying compliant. Explore Courses

  • Create Your Own Courses

    Tailor your training by designing your own program-specific courses! Create content that can be assigned, tracked, and achieved. With Academy+, you can unlock your program’s full potential nationally and locally.

  • Learn Anytime, Anywhere

    With on-demand access and mobile compatibility, learning fits into any schedule. Whether in the office or on the go, your team can sharpen their skills whenever it works best for them.

  • Join a National Network

    Be part of a nationwide community of learners, sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices to enrich your learning journey and stay connected to the broader Head Start world.

  • Track Progress with Ease

    Monitor your team's growth with the admin tracking portal. Auto-generated reports make it easy to keep tabs on progress and provide insights into areas for improvement.

What Head Start Programs Say.

Developed by leading experts.

Dr. Deborah Bergeron

Dr. Deborah Bergeron

Former director of the Office of Head Start, deputy director for Community Engagement and Innovation at NHSA

Zuly Vazquez

Zuly Vazquez

Manager of Early Head Start Professional Learning Programs at NHSA and Head Start parent

Dr. Kimberly Johnson

Dr. Kimberly Johnson

Professor at Harvard and Clemson Universities, and Head Start alumna

Rosalba Barragan

Rosalba Barragan

Former vice chair of NHSA's Board of Directors and Head Start parent

Belinda Rinker, JD

Belinda Rinker, JD

Former senior policy analyst at the National Office of Head Start in Washington, D.C.

Stuart Jones

Stuart Jones

Course Instructor, Acorn Evaluation, Inc

Alan Baquet, Ph.D.

Alan Baquet, Ph.D.

Economist and member of SRCS

Dr. Greg Dixon

Dr. Greg Dixon

Chief learning officer at Acorn Evaluation, Inc

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Schedule a personalized demo to explore how NHSA’s Academy+ can tailor professional development for your Head Start program with ease beyond meeting 90% OHS training requirements.

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