Early learning programs—including Head Start, Early Head Start, child care, and universal preschool—are a part of the national conversation like never before. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from national political figures, thought leaders, and early childhood experts on what all this change means for Head Start.

Right now, key decision-makers in our nation’s capital are considering difficult spending trade-offs, with competing priorities facing a limited pool of money. Decisions made this fall stand to profoundly impact Head Start’s work. Members of Congress and their staff must hear firsthand how important Head Start is to the communities they serve.

Highlights Include:

• Meetings with members of Congress
• Advocacy training
• Engaging in discussions on how Head Start programs are leading in their communities
• Professional development opportunities include media training, leadership, and family advocacy efforts!
• Rally for Head Start on Capitol Hill

Sessions begin Monday, Sept. 18, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The last session of the institute ends on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Learn more: https://nhsa.org/conference/fall-leadership-institute