Topic: Workforce
Health Courses at The Academy
Elevate your impact as a healthcare professional with our specialized training classes tailored for those in Head Start health services.
DEI Courses at The Academy
Prepare for tomorrowā€™s opportunities with practical tools, innovative strategies, and foundational standards and competencies taught by NHSA and leading experts in early childhood education.
Showcase Your Head Start Professionalism
Join us for a 30-minute information session to learn how you can build and utilize your portfolio and showcase your head start professionalism.
Head Start Orientation Basics
Academy
April 6, 2022
Professional Development Course Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Workforce Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Program Operations Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Basics New-Hire Onboarding On-Demand Online Yes
Free! This one-hour dynamic course provides the basic information required to work or volunteer in a Head Start or an Early Head Start classroom.
Site Leader Credential
Academy
March 28, 2022
Professional Development Credential Leadership and Management Workforce Leadership and Management Fall Spring Credentials Education Manager In-Person Live Online
This credential explores topics surrounding day-to-day leadership in Head Start and Early Head Start sites. Participants will work on managing and leading teams, setting tone and culture at the site level, and managing the everyday responsibilities that make up Head Start and Early Head Start programming.
Director Credential
Academy
March 28, 2022
Professional Development Credential Leadership and Management Workforce Leadership and Management Fall Spring Credentials In-Person Live Online
Take a four-month learning journey with other new Head Start and Early Head Start Directors. Here you will dig into a wide range of program leadership topics, including effective leadership development, communication and advocacy, operations, and more.
CDA Training Pathways
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Credential Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Support Services Best Practice Early Childhood Education Workforce Instruction and Effective Practice Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Credentials Education Manager Live On-Demand
This program guides candidates through the entire CDA credentialing process. The self-paced coursework gives learners the flexibility to study on their own schedule while dedicated faculty provide one-on-one coaching and additional support to ensure all of our learners complete the entire CDA program.
Bias Buster Basics
Academy
January 19, 2022
Professional Development Course Culture and Language Diversity Equity & Inclusion Workforce Instruction and Effective Practice Parents and Families Program Operations Support Services Fall Spring Summer Winter Basics Education Manager Family Services Manager Health Manager New-Hire Onboarding On-Demand Online Yes IT PK
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.
Health Service Certification Information Session
This Health Service Certification information session will allow you to hear directly from a course instructor and a certification graduate.