Event Type: Single Event

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.

The Texas Head Start Association’s Summer Training Conference is a premier professional development event designed for Head Start, Early Head Start, Early Head Start Partnerships, Migrant and Seasonal, and Native American Alaska Native Head Start programs, as well as early childhood professionals and leaders.

The TXHSA summer conference offers a unique opportunity for all professionals to come together in a supportive environment. Attendees will benefit from targeted learning tracks covering comprehensive Head Start services, including education and disabilities, health and nutrition, mental health, and staff wellness. Fiscal management, facilities, transportation, governance, and administration training will complement these tracks. These sessions will deepen participants’ understanding of Head Start laws, standards, best practices, and policies.

The 2025 Texas Head Start Leadership Summit is a key event for administrators, policymakers, leaders, and community advocates focused on enhancing early childhood education and social services in Texas. This year’s theme, “Leading Through Change: The New Era of Thriving Through Uncertainty,” emphasizes improving outcomes for children and families through innovative practices and strategic partnerships.

The summit will underscore the essential role of innovation in generating impactful outcomes. It will feature workshops conducted by esteemed leaders in leadership, systemic operational management, early childhood, human, and social services development. These workshops will present evidence-based strategies designed to enhance outcomes, promote inclusion, and strengthen all levels of collaboration. Participants will have the opportunity to present case studies and engage in discussions that empower them to enact meaningful initiatives within their Head Start programs. We invite you to join us in exploring new directions in early childhood education and enhancing our collective influence on the lives of Texas children and families.