National Head Start Association

Conferences: conferences are designed to advance the knowledge of head start staff and parents, local partners, and community allies. Each event offers a unique content focus and is held in differing locations to ensure broad access by membership.

Professional development: professional development services include training opportunities for individuals working in head start agencies, early education programs, and allied organizations. Events promote evidence-based education sessions, networking, innovative leadership, and performance excellence.

Membership: membership provides valuable benefits to individuals and organizations engaged in delivery of head start services. Members are provided a wide variety of benefits and opportunities to join and collaborate in social networks, communities of practice, as well asgeographic gatherings.

Public policy and research: public policy activities support the interest of the head start community in congress, the administration and the early learning community. The department cultivates grass roots action and educates the head start community on policy, legislation, and advocacy.