TXHSA & HGJA Head Start Leadership Summit – “Leading Through Change” (Austin, TX)

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Early Bird Registration - Non-Members and groups of 3 or moreshow details + $475.00 (USD)  
Early Bird Registration - TXHSA Membersshow details + $475.00 (USD)  
Regular Registration - TXHSA Membersshow details + $525.00 (USD)  
Regular Registration - Individualshow details + $575.00 (USD)  

  • TXHSA Leadership Summit - Day One
    May 1, 2025
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • TXHSA Leadership Summit - Day Two
    May 2, 2025
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

A Curated Journey

“Leading Through Change: The New Era of Thriving Through Uncertainty” underscores the importance of enhancing outcomes for children and families through dedicated activism, innovative policies, effective practices, and strategic partnerships.
The 2025 Texas Head Start Leadership Summit is vital for stakeholders, policymakers, and advocates focusing on strategic visioning and policy activism. The summit will bring together leaders to discuss the future of the Head Start program through keynote presentations and panel discussions. The goal is to enhance leadership capacity for ongoing improvements in Head Start programs. Attendees will receive essential policy updates, data, and insights on pressing issues, empowering them to take action for the program’s future success and sustainability.

Learning outcomes for the 2025 TXHSA Leadership Summit may include:

  1. TXHSA Leadership Summit Aims:
    1. Texas Head Start Association (TXHSA) 2025 Updates and Priorities
    2. Head Start Activism, Legislative Efforts and Results on a local, state, regional and national
    3. Insights on the Future of Head Start and the Current Administration’s Priorities
    4. Collaboration with state partners and systems to align policy initiatives
    5. Head Start Viable Data to enhance and improve systemic operations
    6. Expansion/access to quality workforce & career development
    7.  High-Stakes Issues Concerning the Future of Head Start
      • Smooth Entry Texas, Full Enrollment Initiative & Unenrollment
      • Immigration
      • Staffing, Retention, and Strategic Funding
      • Effective Community Engagement
      • Policy Awareness, Resource Utilization, and Networking

Target Audience

This unique learning opportunity is ideal for both emerging and experienced professionals across various leadership levels and content areas. We encourage Head Start programs to register as 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, Intake staff, as well as others who hold a position of responsibility and accountability in ERSEA.

Agenda at a Glance

Thursday, May 1
9:00 am – 9:30 am Welcome and Overview
9:30 am – 10:30 am The Future of Early Care, Education, & Human Services – CLASP
10:30 am – 10:45 am Morning Break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm Innovation & Transformation – Jim Donnelly
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Leadership Development & Mindset – Dr. Callery
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Afternoon Break
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Workforce Development & Retention – Insight Global
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Wrap up Day One

 

Friday, May 2
9:00 am – 9:30 am Welcome and Overview
9:30 am – 10:30 am Business & Financial Sustainability
10:30 am – 10:45 am Morning Break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm Family, Health, Wellness & Safety – Dr. Gwen Martin / Dena Davis
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Enrollment and Partnerships
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Afternoon Break
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Social Impact, Advocacy & The Future of Head Start – Southern Poverty Law and The Shriver Poverty Law Center
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Closing Remarks

 

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.

Conference Location and Hotel 

Location and venue details are forthcoming.