Event Category: ERSEA Training

ERSEA Re-Certification: Building on Established Foundations – (Hybrid) (In-Person, Chicago IL and Virtual)


  • Day 1
     September 15, 2026
     9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Day 2
     September 16, 2026
     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 CERTIFICATION FALL COURSE – (Hybrid) (In Person, Chicago IL or Virtual)


  • Day One - ERSEA Level One
     September 22, 2026
     9:30 am - 3:30 pm
  • Day Two - ERSEA Level One
     September 23, 2026
     9:30 am - 3:30 pm

The ERSEA Competency Based Certification is designed to help Head Start staff and agency/program teams build critical competencies for assessing Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) systems, community strengths and needs, determining children and families eligibility status, identifying program recruitment goals and targets, developing a process for selecting children with the greatest need for services, meeting and maintaining full enrollment, and developing attendance policies and procedures that supports families.

Community Assessment Training: Setting a Foundation for Program Planning (Hybrid) (In Person, Chicago, IL and Virtual)


  • Community Assessment Training - Day 1
     October 13, 2026
     9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Community Assessment Training - Day 2
     October 14, 2026
     9:30 am - 3:00 pm

The community assessment provides a foundation for all of a program’s planning. Key management team members must have knowledge and skills that encompass the specific regulatory requirements, process management, systemic techniques, and data-gathering strategies, plus the necessary skills to analyze and adequately utilize the assessment information for grant development and program planning. In this session, the HGJA team will outline the steps that will assist your program to produce a community assessment of value to your program and community.

TXHSA 2026 Fall Conference


  • TXHSA Fall Conference - Day 1
     October 20, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • TXHSA Fall Conference - Day 2
     October 21, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • TXHSA Fall Conference - Day 3
     October 22, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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. It is an opportunity to leave feeling empowered and inspired. The agenda features keynote presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to enhance early childhood education and family services.

TXHSA Inaugural Albert Black Head Start Leadership Institute (Austin, TX)


  • Leadership Conference - Day 1
     November 17, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Leadership Conference - Day 2
     November 18, 2026
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Created for executives, directors, coordinators, managers, leaders, and specialists, this immersive institute/conference invites participants to unleash their leadership potential, deepen strategic influence, and boldly shape the future of Head Start in the spirit of Albert Black’s enduring legacy.