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Would you like to attend the National Head Start Association National Conference in April? We will be selecting three direct service staff and three LAC members to attend.

As the largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, the annual National Head Start Conference brings the Head Start community together for a week of sharing knowledge, networking with peers, and celebrating achievements.

NHSA’s 51st annual National Head Start Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon from April 15-18.

With more than 130 interesting, compelling, and challenging sessions, you will also find:

  • Plenty of special events, celebrations, and entertainment
  • Networking opportunities with hundreds of Head Start colleagues from across the country
  • The largest collection of exhibitors offering products and services (and even some free stuff!) for Head Start and Early Head Start programs
  • And keynote speakers who will make you cry, laugh, and cheer!

Click here to learn more

The NHSA Events Team is working hard to put together a comprehensive session agenda and list of speakers for the 2024 National Head Start Conference. Check back soon [on the link above] for updates.

If you are interested, submit your essay by Friday, February 2nd to Mary Groesbeck (mgroesbeck@hsolc.org)

Submit an essay that includes the following:

  • Why would you like to go?
  • What session topics [if announced] would be of interest to you?
  • What do you hope to learn and bring back to benefit HSOLC?
  • How many years have you worked for HSOLC?
  • What conferences have you had the opportunity to attend in the past?

You are not able to apply if you have or are going to another conference this year. You must get permission from your direct supervisor.