Topic: The Academy
Info Session: Family Service Certification Info Session
Members from NHSA’s The Academy team provided a one-hour information session to explore the Family Service Certification, a requirement from the Head Start Program Performance Standards. In this recording, you will meet our reviewers and learn about the process of building a portfolio. Two certificate graduates share their experience about completing the credential and let…
“I’m not a music teacher.” How to use music and movement
“I’m not a music teacher.” How using music and movement can be enjoyable for ALL early childhood educators. Despite the many benefits and strengths of teaching STEM through the Arts, many teachers shy away from using music and movement activities in their classroom. Given how incredibly effective and efficient this tool is, why are teachers…
Supporting the A in STEAM
STEAM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It is not as common of an acronym as STEM, but adding the arts into this grouping of subjects has been proven to help children learn all of the other subjects. In STEAM, the arts are at the center of a robust…
5 Trust First Approaches to Classroom Management
With the support of caring educators and a trust-based classroom, Head Start kids can grow in their ability to manage emotions and behaviors.
3 Ways to Bring Creative Sound Play to the Classroom
Sound is a tremendous teaching tool. Through Creative Sound Play, Head Start teachers can harness the power of sound in the classroom.
Family Services Basics
Academy
August 31, 2023
Professional Development Course Program Operations Support Services The Academy Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Basics Family Services Manager Family Services Manager New-Hire Onboarding On-Demand Online Yes
Staff who are new to Family Services 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 services journey.
Pre-Service Powerhouse
This webinar will demonstrate why The Academy is the premier choice for pre-service training and onboarding.
How Head Start Leadership Drives Program Success
Leaders Matter Most: How Head Start Leadership Drives Program Success Research is clear. Strong leaders build strong programs. And, leaders live at all levels of programming. Whether you are a manager, supervising a small team of practitioners or a director, overseeing a large program staff, your ability to influence those who look to you for…
Paving the Way to Your CDA!
Earning a CDA® credential demonstrates educators’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in the early childhood education field as well as their commitment to professional development. Designed for working Head Start and Early Head Start professionals, The Academy’s CDA® Training Pathways program gives learners the flexibility and support they need to achieve their goals. Join us as we share how NHSA…