Success Stories

Empowering Your Professional Development Planning Process

Program: Empowering Your Professional Development Planning Process Description: How well are you meeting the unique training needs of each member of your team? In this webinar, we’ll show you how to create a professional development plan that meets the unique needs of each team member in your program. Join our experts to: Discover how to…

Read More

Unpacking Burnout & Building Resilience by Starling Minds

Program: Unpacking Burnout & Building Resilience Description: Many of us may be feeling a strong sense of uncertainty surrounding our communities, and with that uncertainty comes mental fatigue and burnout. Starling Minds invites NHSA members to an exclusive webinar on unpacking burnout and building mental resilience—tailored specifically for educators. We’ll also showcase how the Starling…

Read More

Data Literacy Credential Info Session

Join us for a FREE Data Literacy Credential Info Session! The Academy at NHSA, in partnership with Acorn Evaluation, offers the Data Literacy Credential—a professional development opportunity designed specifically for ALL Head Start and Early Head Start managers and directors. With new cohorts launching in September, now is the perfect time to learn how data-driven decision-making can strengthen your program’s impact. 📅 Date:…

Read More

Connecting the Dots: Strategies for Effective Integration in Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Programs

Whether you’re developing or expanding apprenticeship programs, this webinar will provide valuable tools and real-world examples to strengthen your initiatives.

Read More

Peak Performance for Head Start Leaders: Crisis Management

Program: Peak Performance for Head Start Leaders: Crisis Management Description: Join experienced Head Start leader Keri Newman Allred as she shares practical insights on navigating crises and challenges in Head Start programs. Drawing from her 30+ years in early childhood education and 11 years as Executive Director of Rural Utah Child Development, Keri will demonstrate…

Read More

Growing Resilient Children; The Garden as a Non-Judgmental Teacher

Program: Growing Resilient Children; The Garden as a Non-Judgmental Teacher Description: Gardens are more than places to grow food and flowers; they are outdoor classrooms, places of hope, connection, and inspiration, places where children learn compassion, communication, and essential early life skills. A garden’s very nature encourages children to slow down, listen deeply, and simply…

Read More

Data Literacy Credential Info Session

Join us for a FREE Data Literacy Credential Info Session! The Academy at NHSA, in partnership with Acorn Evaluation, offers the Data Literacy Credential—a professional development opportunity designed specifically for ALL Head Start and Early Head Start managers and directors. With new cohorts launching in April, now is the perfect time to learn how data-driven…

Read More

CDA in Spanish Info Session

We recognize there is a large Spanish-speaking community nationwide, and now this pathway is available. Please come and learn more!

Read More

Planning for Financial Sustainability

Program: Planning for Financial Sustainability Description: Join NHSA and the Center for Early Learning Funding Equity (CELFE) to learn about cost modeling for Head Start programs. Head Start programs across the country are facing increasing financial strain, and are focused on their long term financial security and sustainability. Particularly if you’re going through the change…

Read More

Peak Performance for Head Start Leaders: Delegation

Program: Peak Performance for Head Start Leaders: Delegation Description: Leveraging leadership is a key piece of effective leadership. In this webinar, Dr. B will dig into what it means to delegate, challenges that come with delegation and practical tips for starting to delegate more now!  Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to: Understand the benefits of…

Read More

Head Start Advocacy Series: What Are Appropriations?

Program: What Are Appropriations? Description: We will answer the comm questions: what are appropriations and how do they impact Head Start? What Are Appropriations Presenter: Kathleen Havey

Read More

Mental Health Micro-Credential Info Session

Program: Mental Health Micro-Credential Info Session Description: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) is widely regarded as the foundation of healthy development for all young children. This is why The Academy at NHSA created the Mental Health Micro-Credential, to help adults who work with young children understand how they can support and promote children’s mental health through…

Read More