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MAP (Management Acceleration Program) Training

April 17, 20, 25, 27 & May 2, 2023 (Virtual sessions are held 9am-1:00pm) The Region VII Management Acceleration Program (MAP) is an expansive training program that provides Head Start/Early Head Start Directors and Managers a solid foundation of Head Start principles and management practices. Participants begin a professional development journey that takes them through a continuum of learning of all Head Start key areas required for improved success at the recipient level. Who is MAP designed for? MAP is designed ...Continue Reading...

R7HSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Sheraton at the Overland Park, KS Convention Center 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, United States

        The Sheraton room block has Sold Out. If you are planning on attending the conference and have not secured a hotel reservation, search for hotel availability via our trusted partner aRes Travel. aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the responsibility of the ...Continue Reading...

2023 R7HSA Head Start Caucus

Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center Independence, MO

  Hello Head Start / Early Head Start Leadership! Thank you for your interest in attending the R7HSA  Annual Head Start Caucus October 24-26, 2023 Monday, 10/23 Pre-Track options available   REGISTER HERE  ________________________________________________   See the Preliminary agenda HERE. Agenda content will be updated as pending details are finalized. Beginning and ending times of the ...Continue Reading...

Quality of Caregiver-Child Interactions for Infants & Toddlers (QCIT) Observation Certification Training (QCT)

Registration is open for the next QCIT Training if you could pass this on to the recipients.   Registration is open for the next Region VII Quality of Caregiver-Child Interactions for Infants & Toddlers (QCIT) Observation Certification Training (QCT), January 22-25, 2024, (see attached for details). The MO Head Start Association (MHSA) is hosting this virtual event ...Continue Reading...

Recruiting, Screening & Retaining Webinar

Region VII Program Benefit Complimentary Training Opportunities offered at no cost by Bukaty Companies, a R7HSA Premiere Sponsor. Check out the 2024 schedule of benefit sessions being offered at no charge to Region VII Head Start Programs!

Site Manager Rally

Region VII TTA is pleased to announce an opportunity for Site Managers! The Rally will be March 7, 2024 from 9:00-11:30 and will be conducted via Zoom. Region VII TTA Early Childhood Specialists will facilitate a discussion around related Head Start/EHS information and resources. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and will have time ...Continue Reading...

Challenging Behaviors and Beyond

Join peers and colleagues for an open forum designed to give Region VII programs a platform to share and discuss personal experiences in working with and supporting children with challenging behaviors that escalate to an extreme level while striving to provide a loving, safe and healthy learning environment for everyone. This session is designed as ...Continue Reading...

Managment Acceleration Program (MAP) Training

  2024 Region VII Management Acceleration Program (MAP) Virtual Training Series The Region VII Management Acceleration Program (MAP) is a training program that provides Head Start/Early Head Start Directors and Managers with a solid foundation of Head Start principles and management practices in each of the Head Start content areas. The purpose of MAP is ...Continue Reading...

R7HSA Annual Conference

Sheraton at the Overland Park, KS Convention Center 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, United States

Where the "Heartland and Heart Work" intersect! REGISTER TODAY! Participant Registration Link June 4—6, 2024 (6/3 reserved for pre-track sessions) Sheraton Hotel at the Overland Park, KS Convention Center   Plan to join peers and colleagues as we come together and experience an interactive collaborative week of professional development opportunities with sessions designed to promote ...Continue Reading...

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