Training

Training

Organizations are only as good as the professionals who work for them. Even in highly committed learning organizations, keeping up with the pace of new information is a challenge. HGJA makes that job easier – and our clients more effective.

We specialize in hands-on training that produces results. From national, stand-alone events for individuals to turnkey, tailored programs for organizations, our priority is to deliver a unique experience that not only opens minds but puts them to work in new ways. Customized educational events can also be combined with consultation services for greater organizational impact.

Customer-designed solutions to suit unique needs can be delivered virtually to ensure the greatest number of staff, partners, and stakeholders can participate. Public seminars are also offered and designed to build skills and offer networking opportunities.

2025 In-Person, Partnership & Virtual Training Calendar

  • Region VI Head Start Association Southwestern Fall Conference (Dallas, TX)
    • Region VI Southwestern Fall Conference - Day One
       October 21, 2025
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Region VI Southwestern Fall Conference - Day Two
       October 22, 2025
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Region VI Southwestern Fall Conference - Day Three
       October 23, 2025
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Region VI Southwestern Fall Conference - Day Four
       October 24, 2025
       8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    The Region VI Head Start Association, in collaboration with the Texas Head Start Association and H.G. Jones & Associates, proudly presents the 2025 Southwestern Head Start Fall Conference, themed "60 Years of Head Start: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Present, Inspiring the Future." This milestone event will take place from October 21 to 24, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. The agenda features keynote presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to enhance early childhood education and family services.

    Attendees will embark on a journey to explore innovative strategies that enhance program delivery, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and influence policy at every level. This experience is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to drive meaningful change in their communities. This event is not merely a gathering; it is an opportunity to leave feeling empowered and inspired. Let us unite to celebrate our achievements, honor our history, and encourage one another as we envision a brighter future.

  • ERSEA Level Two Course: Implementing the Requirements - (Hybrid) (In Person, Chicago, IL and Virtual)
    • Day 1
       October 29, 2025
       9:30 am - 3:30 pm
    • Day 2
       October 30, 2025
       9:30 am - 3:30 pm

    This training builds on the basics established in Level One. It develops a further understanding of the regulations, provides ideas for implementation, and places an emphasis on systems management. Level Two focuses on best practices in implementation and management that make ERSEA processes successful.

  • ERSEA Level Three Course: Managing the Process - (Hybrid) (In-Person, Chicago, IL and Virtual)
    • Day 1
       November 12, 2025
       9:30 am - 3:30 pm
    • Day 2
       November 13, 2025
       9:30 am - 3:30 pm

    This training builds on Levels One and Two and is designed to assist programs to better track, monitor, and evaluate the overall ERSEA process and the systems that support it.

  • ERSEA Re-Certification: Building on Established Foundations - (VIRTUAL)
    • Day 1
       November 18, 2025
       9:30 am - 3:30 pm
    • Day 2
       November 19, 2025
       9:30 am - 3:30 pm

    This session will strengthen participants' knowledge and skills for meeting the requirements outlined in Part 1302 of the federal regulations regarding Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA). Participants will explore new ideas, strategies, solutions, and best practices for successfully leading, managing, and implementing ERSEA processes. Ultimately, the session will assist programs to understand better that ERSEA means access to services, not service delivery.

  • ERSEA Review and Exam: Successful Completion of Core Competencies - (Hybrid) (In-Person, Chicago, IL and Virtual)
    • Day 1
       December 4, 2025
       9:30 am - 3:30 pm
    • Day 2
       December 5, 2025
       9:30 am - 12:00 pm

    The ERSEA Certification Review and Exam is a day-and-a-half session to prepare each participant for the comprehensive ERSEA Certification Exam. The Exam includes 100 questions designed to test each participant's skills, knowledge, and understanding of the ERSEA process. Upon satisfactory completion of the Certification process, the ERSEA Certification will be good for one (1) year. After one year, it must be renewed by the completion of a ERSEA Re-Certification training and successful completion of the Re-Certification exam.

  • 2026 ERSEA Summit I: Smooth Entry Masterclass
    • ERSEA Summit I - Day 1
       January 21, 2026
       9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • ERSEA Summit I - Day 2
       January 22, 2026
       9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    The Texas Head Start Association (TXHSA), H.G. Jones & Associates (HGJA), ESC Region 19 Head Start, and a coalition of state, local, and corporate partners are proud to present the "Smooth Entry Texas" Masterclasses, part of a series aimed at addressing the key issues in under-enrollment in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. These professional development sessions will help participants identify and analyze the root causes of under-enrollment, engage in strategic action planning to meet ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) goals, and implement targeted strategies to overcome enrollment challenges both in the Texas state regionally and nationally.