TXHSA & HGJA Partnership Head Start Summer Conference (South Padre Island, TX)

A Curated Experience

The Texas Head Start Association will host its 2025 Summer Conference on June 23-24 in South Padre Island, Texas. This year’s theme, “One Voice, One Dream,” focuses on fostering resilience in children and families through innovative practices and collaboration.

Participants will engage in workshops and expert-led sessions covering vital topics such as ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance), trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, and effective family engagement strategies. Attendees will learn evidence-based methods to support children facing adversity and emphasize the importance of community partnerships in creating a holistic support system.

The TXHSA 2025 summer conference will provide practical strategies, new connections, and insights into culturally responsive practices, preparing participants to enhance the quality of Head Start programs and nurturing Head Start environments.

Join us in gorgeous South Padre Island, Texas, in shaping a brighter future for our Head Start programs as we work together to empower children, families, and the community through quality early childhood education and human/social services.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Texas Head Start Association 2025 Conference, participants will be able to:

1. Enhance Social-Emotional Learning: Develop strategies that support young children’s social-emotional growth, helping them build resilience and coping skills.
2. Build Community Partnerships: Strengthen ties with community organizations to enhance resource sharing and support services for families in need.
3. Develop Action Plans: Create actionable plans to apply learned strategies in Head Start programs, aiming to improve quality and outcomes for children and families.
4. Understand the ERSEA System: Introduce a systems approach to the ERSEA regulatory process and review federal regulations, including the Head Start Act and other regulatory resources.
5. Foster a Commitment to Resilience: Promote a proactive mindset in building resilience for children and families, emphasizing a holistic approach to early education and human/social services.
6. Strengthen Family and Community Engagement: Design strategies that encourage collaboration between families, community, and educators, fostering a supportive community for children, families, and staff.
7. Utilize Inclusive and Responsive Approaches: Embrace inclusive teaching practices that respect the diverse backgrounds of the children and families served.

These outcomes are designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and tools, thereby motivating them to foster the growth and development of young learners, families, and the broader community.

Target Audience

TXHSA understands that professional growth can look different for everyone, whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned expert. The TXHSA summer conference offers a unique opportunity for all professionals to come together in a supportive environment. We warmly invite Head Start programs to register as organizational teams, recognizing that collaboration can create a richer and more engaging learning experience for everyone involved. We invite Head Start programs to join us by registering as vibrant organizational teams, including Chief Executive Officers or Executive Directors, Board Members, Policy Council Members, Head Start Directors, Finance Directors, Human Resource Directors, Information Technology Directors, Operations and Program Coordinators, Content Area Managers, Supervisors, and Intake staff.

Presenters

• Texas Head Start Association
• Region VI Head Start Association
• H. G. Jones & Associates
• Head Start Consortiums
• Head Start Advocates and Consultants
• Corporate Partners

Learn More and Register

TXHSA members receive discounted registration. This is a limited-ticket event. Advance purchase is recommended; there is onsite registration. Tickets are non-refundable.