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The Health Institute agenda is taking shape! ๐
Join us November 4โ6 as we explore this year's theme, Health in Every Connection, across seven content tracks and 35+ breakout sessions.
New sessions are added every week. View the full schedule: bit.ly/HI26agenda
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Grow Your Reach, Strengthen Your Enrollment ๐ฑ Join Head Start California and Marketing 4 Moments LLC for Growing Your Reach, a new virtual training on building meaningful connections with families and communities. ๐
Oct 14โ15, 2026 | 9 amโ12 pm PT
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๐ฒ $599 HSC Members / $769 Non-members You'll leave with practical Relationship Marketing tools you can use right away. It's ideal for FCE, ERSEA, outreach, family services, and program leaders. ๐ Register: bit.ly/growingyourreach #HeadStart #FamilyEngagement #ERSEA
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Academy+ courses now go beyond the screen!
@NatlHeadStart is adding hands-on activities staff complete in their own classrooms, plus reflections that connect new skills to daily work.
Book a tour: bit.ly/4yWNWUc
#HeadStart #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Joining us for the HSC Health Institute, Nov. 4โ6? Don't miss the chance to meet 20+ organizations offering resources, services, programs, and tools that support the health and well-being of children & families.
Learn more about the #HSChealthinstitute: bit.ly/HI26hsc
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โฐ 2 weeks left! Tell HHS the proposed changes to Head Start's Performance Standards can't move forward. Our templates make it quick and easy.
Deadline: Oct 6, 8:59pm PT
Submit a Public Comment: bit.ly/CommentNPRM
#ProtectHeadStart #HeadStartMatters
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Curriculum fidelity means more than checking boxes. Join Head Start leaders for a practical session on observing, coaching, and monitoring curriculum implementation โ without it feeling punitive.
๐ bit.ly/LG102026
#HeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation
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๐ Tell us your Head Start story! As we prepare for Head Start Awareness Month this October, weโre calling on YOUโour families, staff, alumni, and communityโto share how Head Start has made a difference in your life.
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๐ Not sure what to say? Share a memory, a moment, or even a short quoteโit all matters.
๐๏ธ Submit by September 30, 2026 at bit.ly/HS-story
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๐ฌ Share your #HeadStartStory and help us show why Head Start matters.
๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐ง #HSC #HeadStart #HeadStartWorks #HeadStartStrong #ProtectTheStandards #HeadStartMatters
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๐ก๐ผ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐๐ป๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐ฒ! Weโre excited to welcome ๐๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ โ international speaker, play advocate, and positive psychology expert โ as our keynote!
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Get ready to be inspired, energized, and reminded of the power of play in the work we do every day.
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๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐโ๐ฒ, ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฎ ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ, ๐๐ ๐ bit.ly/HSC-HI26 #HSCHealthInstitute #HSC #HeadStart #ProfessionalDevelopment #HeadStartHealth
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Change is coming to Head Start. Will your leadership be ready? With the comment period on the proposed Head Start Program Performance Standards closing Oct. 6, program leaders across the country are asking: how do we lead our teams through what's next?
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In just one hour, walk away knowing how to:
๐น Stay grounded and confident when the ground keeps shifting
๐น Keep your team engaged, not anxious, through transitions
๐น Communicate clearly even when answers are still unfolding
๐น Turn disruption into a moment for real growth
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๐ฅ Best for: HS/EHS directors, executive leaders, site/center directors, and anyone leading a team through change
๐ Register now: bit.ly/change-oct7
#HeadStart #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Leadership #NPRM
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