Planned Language Approach (PLA) is a comprehensive process that early childhood programs use to manage and implement high quality language and literacy practices for ALL children—those who are dual language learners (DLLs) and those who are English speaking. PLA recognizes that language and early literacy development are at the core of children’s long-term success. Therefore, ...Continue Reading...

Management Acceleration Program (MAP) is a comprehensive training program for new Head Start management staff of 2 (two) years or less in their current roles, and is designed to provide foundational information about Head Start services and systems.

There is still space available for the training. Guest rooms are sold out. Mental Health Institute December 5, 6 & 7, 2018 • Hilton Kansas City Airport Sunyoung Ahn PhD, Dorinda Silver Williams, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW Manisha Tare, OTR, MPH, RYT National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness EVENT TOPICS: • Helping Parents and Caregivers ...Continue Reading...

MAP Training is now full. If you're attending, we'll see you at the Marriott Country Club Plaza, Kansas City Missouri! Reserve your guest room HERE.

View the Leadership Conference program HERE REGISTER for the Leadership Conference at 2019r7hsaconference.eventbrite.com Reserve your guest room HERE Interested in exhibiting? CLICK HERE.

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REGISTRATION IS FULL HOME VISITING INSTITUTE November 6-7, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Richard Bolling Federal Building 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO The Home Visiting Institute is a two-day professional development institute designed for Head Start/Early Head Start home visitors, managers, and coaches to expand their knowledge and skills in home visiting ...Continue Reading...

PBCIA: December 3-5, 2019 Richard Bolling Federal Building 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO No charge to participants REGISTER HERE  LEARN MORE HERE   You will not be able to gain access to the Kansas City Federal building without REAL ID after October 1: IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  REAL ID will be REQUIRED to enter the ...Continue Reading...

February 4—6, 2020 Stoney Creek Hotel and Convention Center Independence, MO   REGISTER HERE   I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) is a proactive approach designed to complement school readiness efforts while addressing childhood obesity. The initiative was first launched by the Federal Office of Head Start in 2004. The unique approach encourages the implementation ...Continue Reading...