Don't miss this opportunity to hear a national perspective of current legislative efforts on behalf of at risk children and families. Special Guest, Tommy Sheridan, Director of Government Affairs, NHSA.

Please join the Region 7 Office of Head Start, T/TA System, peers and colleagues from across the Region for an Introduction and Overview of the Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Target Audience: Disability Coordinator and others involved with implementation of services for children with disabilities

Effective fiscal management begins with the development of the program budget. This session will address the fundamental development of the line item budget which includes the federal categories of personnel, fringe, supplies, etc. while also exploring the relationship of the budget to the community assessment.

Target audience: New Director in position 2 years or less.

  May 8 — 10.  Marriott Hotel, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO. Look for more information from the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness. Contact your Program Director regarding registration.

Parents Interacting with Infants Institute June 6-7, 2017 Center for Family Policy & Research 1400 Rock Quarry Road, Columbia MO 65211 CLICK HERE for event details. Questions? Contact Tina Bernskoetter, MHSA tina@moheadstart.org            573-884-5078

This training is open to all Head Start programs and their partners in our four state region, so please feel free to pass it on to all Head Start programs in your area.

Register at NHSA.org September 25 - September 28   Leadership in Action Now more than ever, the leaders of the Head Start community need to come together to preserve Head Start’s current funding level and structure.  There continues to be a massive amount of change underway in Washington, and we need to continue doubling-down on our leadership ...Continue Reading...