Texas Head Start Association (TXHSA) Fall Head Start Conference – Dallas, TX

TOGETHER WE CAN!

Throughout Texas, we continue to strive to create connections and build bridges to strengthen our families and communities.

The Texas Head Start Association (TXHSA) is a private, not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1985. The Association is dedicated to improving the quality of early care and education for Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) children and their families. TXHSA serves as a clearinghouse for its grantees and affiliate groups by providing resources, technical assistance, and training that promote the delivery of quality services. With nearly 200-plus member programs, TXHSA represents more than 80,000 children. The Association’s vision is to create an influential Head Start Association driven by volunteers and provide a voice that impacts appropriate policies for young children and their families. TXHSA speaks, represents, and advocates for the Texas 0-5 early childhood community.

Every year, hundreds of professionals, parents, and community partners of the Texas Head Start programs gather in Texas for our annual training events. This event is the most significant professional development opportunity for the Texas Head Start community. Our institutes, conferences, and trainings provide an excellent platform for participants to connect with colleagues, gain valuable insights from expert speakers, and attend presentations on best practices, quality initiatives, and emerging child and family development trends. Participants can also explore our exhibits, filled with the latest products, resources, and services in this field.

This Conference is targeted for Head Start Leaders and Managers, including CEOs, Executive Directors, Board Members, Policy Council Members, Head Start Directors, Finance Directors, HR Directors, IT Directors, Operations Directors, Program Coordinators (Early Childhood, Health, Disabilities, Mental Health, Family Services, Transportation, Facilities), Managers, Supervisors, Teachers, Family Service Workers, and Early Childhood Partners.

Agenda at a Glance

DAY ONE – November 12, 2024
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	TXHSA Board Meeting
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Event Registration & Check-In
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm	Plenary Session – Guest Speaker
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm	Afternoon Break
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm	Real Talk Texas – TXHSA Priorities for 2024-2025

 

DAY TWO – November 13, 2024
8:00 am – 4:00 pm	Event Check-In
9:00 am – 10:30 am	Plenary Session – Guest Speaker – Audra Wilson, President & CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law
10:30 am – 10:45 am	Morning Break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm	Concurrent Sessions Focus Areas – Program Design and Management, Early Care and Education, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement, Child Health and Well Being
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm	Lunch/Directors Luncheon Sponsored by Insight Global
1:15 pm – 3:30 pm	Concurrent Sessions Focus Areas – Program Design and Management, Early Care and Education, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement, Child Health and Well Being
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm	Afternoon Break
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm	Real Talk Panel Discussion

 

DAY THREE – November 14, 2024
8:00 am – 4:00 pm	Event Check-In
9:00 am – 10:30 am	Closing Session – Guest Speaker
10:30 am – 10:45 am	Morning Break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm	Concurrent Sessions Focus Areas – Program Design and Management, Early Care and Education, Parent, Family and Community Engagement, Child Health and Well Being
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm	Lunch/Directors Luncheon – Sponsored by Premier Bridge Strategies, LLC
1:15 pm – 3:30 pm	Concurrent Sessions Focus Areas – Program Design and Management, Early Care and Education, Parent, Family, and Community Engagement, Child Health and Well Being
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm	Afternoon Break
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm	Real Talk Panel Discussion
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm	Closing Remarks – Weldon T. Beard – TXHSA President

Changes, Cancellations and Substitutions

TXHSA reserves the right to change the training or cancel an activity if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control prevail. Registrants will be contacted in the event of cancellation. TXHSA liability will be limited to the refund of the training registration fee only. Cancellations can be made up to ten business days before your scheduled training: your registration fee will be refunded less a $50 fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations made less than ten business days before your scheduled Summit; however, you may send a substitute. All cancellation and substitution requests must be received in writing.

Venue & Accommodations

Hilton Anatole
2201 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
+1 214.748.1200

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Room Rate: $214 per night (double and single occupancy)

Purchase Order Payment

To complete payment using a purchase order (P.O.), please contact Karla Jones at kjones@hgja.com or you can call (312) 263-0960.