BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Head Start WEST - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Head Start WEST X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.headstartwest.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Head Start WEST REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20260409T212044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T212112Z UID:30477-1776175200-1776178800@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:Practical Toolkit for Challenging Behaviors and Social Emotional Learning DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Dr. Neal Horen and Amy Hunter from Georgetown University’s Thrive Center for a special Community of Practice session on Monday\, April 14 at 2:00 PM PST. \nNeal and Amy bring decades of experience supporting Head Start programs through Georgetown’s Center of Excellence for IECMHC and the National Center on Health\, Behavioral Health\, and Safety. Together\, they have worked with hundreds of grantees on exactly the challenges your programs face every day. \nIn this session\, they will share a practical toolkit for: \n\nResponding to challenging behaviors with strategies that teachers can use right away \nBuilding social-emotional learning into daily routines without adding to teacher workload \nSupporting staff well-being when classrooms feel overwhelming \nStrengthening how programs use mental health consultation effectively \n\nThis session is grounded in what Georgetown has learned from working directly with Head Start grantees and Pyramid Model practitioners across the country. If you have ever wondered what to do after a child has been sent home again\, or how to keep a teacher from walking out the door\, this session is for you. \nDirectors\, education coordinators\, teachers\, mental health consultants\, and family advocates are all welcome. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/practical-toolkit-for-challenging-behaviors-and-social-emotional-learning/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Solutions Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/member-seminars-solution.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20260409T212626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T212626Z UID:30479-1776780000-1776783600@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:Know Yourself Grow Your Wealth - Financial Wellness Badge DESCRIPTION:Know yourself. Grow your wealth. \nThis four-part learning experience supports your financial journey from self-awareness to long-term security. Each session focuses on a distinct area of financial literacy—understanding your money habits\, borrowing wisely\, beginning to invest\, and planning for the future—building practical knowledge and confidence at every stage. Together\, these sessions create a clear\, connected pathway toward informed decision-making and lasting financial well-being. \nFinancial Wellness Badge \nFocus: Self-awareness with money. \nKey Concepts: \nIdentify your financial goals and values. \nUnderstand your money habits and motivations. \nLearn to manage cash flow and apply financial ratios. \nOutcome: Build a foundation for financial decision-making and future planning. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/know-yourself-grow-your-wealth-financial-wellness-badge/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/download-1-e1702423582971.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T153000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20260409T225614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225614Z UID:30481-1776864600-1776871800@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:The Fiscal Network Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Session 2: Building Strong Fiscal Leadership: An Introduction for New Head Start Fiscal Officers | April 22\, 2026 1:30-3:00pm PST \n\nThis session provides an overview of Head Start fiscal requirements and the regulatory framework while clarifying the roles and responsibilities of fiscal staff within a Head Start system. Participants will explore the connection between program operations and fiscal decision-making\, examine the importance of strong program and fiscal communication and coordination\, and gain an introduction to key fiscal reports and data that fiscal staff should understand and monitor. The session also highlights common pitfalls and compliance risks faced by new fiscal leaders. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/the-fiscal-network-session-2/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Fiscal Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Your-paragraph-text-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20260409T230547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T230547Z UID:30488-1777636800-1777642200@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:HR Network Session Two DESCRIPTION:This community of practice includes HR Directors or Managers\, Recruitment Specialists\, Training and Development Coordinators\, Compensation and Benefits specialists\, Coaches and generalists. for 2026\, Head Start WEST has four sessions planned to be facilitated by Denitza Colores of Colores Enterprises. Participants are encouraged to email questions to Danya at dtorp@headstartwest.org \n\nSession 1: February 6\, 2026\, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM PST – Topic: Preparing for\nMonitoring: Personnel Files & Systems Readiness;\nSession 2: May 1\, 2026\, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM PST – Topic: Workforce Wellness &\nReducing Turnover;\nSession 3: August 7\, 2026\, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM PST – Topic: Progressive\nDiscipline & Supportive Supervision;\nSession 4: November 6\, 2026\, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM PST – Topic: Building &\nSustaining a Compliant Workforce URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/hr-network-session-two/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:HR Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hr-network-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20230111T214015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T182033Z UID:24234-1778659200-1778778000@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:The Leadership Challenge DESCRIPTION:Head Start and Early Head Start staff are challenged with juggling the needs of children\, parents\, and co-workers as well as the myriad of tasks necessary to meet performance standards and organizational goals. Our work is both urgent and fast passed as well as very emotional.  Because of passion and determination\, Head Start achieves great outcomes.  Organizations that are high functioning believe strongly in the power of leadership is everyone’s business.  From the director to the new assistant teacher\, from accounting to family services\, well-lead teams do extraordinary services for their constituents.  The Head Start WEST (HSW) believes strongly in the notion that we must build strong agencies that sustain both clients and staff.  Since 2016\, we have set out to strengthen the leadership skills of staff.  We regularly bring forward The Leadership Challenge Workshop\, coaching utilizing the Leadership Practice Inventory\, and ongoing networking of our leadership community. \n  URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/tlc26/ CATEGORIES:Training West ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20230825T181147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T155814Z UID:25325-1779282000-1779285600@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:Directors Exchange Network 5/20 DESCRIPTION:May 20th 1:00pm –Zoom Link Here \nThe Directors Exchange meetings are designed to create a space for executive directors\, directors\, and deputy directors to regularly connect\, learn new skills\, and strategize over effective practices to advance their programs. Directors Exchange meetings will consist of three meetings per year. \nThe goal of the Directors Exchange meetings is to nurture relationships among new and experienced directors\, create a safe and collaborative environment for professional growth\, and gain strategies to build high-impact organizations. In addition\, these meetings will allow participants the opportunity to tour other agencies\, meet with selected trainers and nurture professional friendship in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. \nFacilitated by Cynthia Yao\, these sessions take place every other month. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/den4/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Directors Exchange ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/directors-exchange-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20200131T184720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T213416Z UID:11249-1779980400-1779984000@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:Head Start Book Club 5.28 DESCRIPTION:Head Start Book ClubJoin program leaders\, agency executives\, and members of the Head Start WEST Board of Directors as we explore new ideas and share insights together. The Book Club is open to all who wish to read\, reflect\, and grow alongside peers from across the WEST region.Each gathering will focus on a key theme or chapter from our selected book. We’re not reading fast—we’re reading with purpose. Our goal is to go deep in reflection and consider how the book’s core lessons can be meaningfully applied in our work and leadership.First Book for 2026 – The 4 Disciplines of Execution\, Chris McChesney\, Sean Covey\, Jim Huling – Available on Amazon and at most book sellers.We will be breaking the book into 3 conversations. \n\nPart 1: Learning 4DX – Book Club Meeting\, Thursday\, January 22nd at 3 pm PT\nPart 2: Applying 4DX as Leaders of Leaders\, Thursday\, March 26th at 3 pm PT\nPart 3: Applying 4DX as Leaders of Frontline Team\, Thursday\, May 28th at 3 pm PT\n\nEach session will be facilitated by a Head Start WEST board member or staff. We look forward to exploring with you. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/hsbc3/ CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20230111T220419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T000237Z UID:24246-1780876800-1781222399@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:2026 First 1\,000 Days! Early Head Start Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/26f1000/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Irvine\, 17900 Jamboree Rd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92614\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/conference-first-1000-days.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20260409T225834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T225834Z UID:30483-1782307800-1782313200@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:The Fiscal Network Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Allowable\, Allocable\, and Reasonable Costs | June 24\, 2026 1:30-3:00pm PST \n\nThis session focuses on practical decision-making related to cost allowability\, including a clear framework for determining whether costs are allowable\, allocable\, and reasonable. Participants will examine common misconceptions and high-risk gray areas\, explore how to align costs with approved budgets and program goals\, and work through real-world scenarios related to staffing\, incentives\, wellness\, fundraising\, and blended or braided funding. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/the-fiscal-network-session-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Fiscal Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Your-paragraph-text-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20230705T162331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T160131Z UID:24995-1784120400-1784124000@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:Directors Exchange Network 7/15 DESCRIPTION:July 15th 1:00pm – Zoom Link Here \nThe Directors Exchange meetings are designed to create a space for executive directors\, directors\, and deputy directors to regularly connect\, learn new skills\, and strategize over effective practices to advance their programs. Directors Exchange meetings will consist of three meetings per year. \nThe goal of the Directors Exchange meetings is to nurture relationships among new and experienced directors\, create a safe and collaborative environment for professional growth\, and gain strategies to build high-impact organizations. In addition\, these meetings will allow participants the opportunity to tour other agencies\, meet with selected trainers and nurture professional friendship in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. \nFacilitated by Cynthia Yao\, these sessions take place every other month. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/den5/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Directors Exchange ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/directors-exchange-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20260409T230129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T230129Z UID:30485-1787751000-1787756400@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:The Fiscal Network Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Session 4: Internal Controls- Safeguarding Federal Funds | August 26\, 2026 1:30-3:00pm PST \n\nThis session focuses on the core components of effective internal controls\, including segregation of duties\, approval processes\, and documentation standards. Participants will explore strategies for preventing\, detecting\, and responding to fiscal risk through practical examples and peer discussion. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/the-fiscal-network-session-4/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Your-paragraph-text-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20220913T171959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T161139Z UID:23499-1789563600-1789567200@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:Directors Exchange Network 9/16 DESCRIPTION:September 16th 1:00pm – Zoom Link Here \nThe Directors Exchange meetings are designed to create a space for executive directors\, directors\, and deputy directors to regularly connect\, learn new skills\, and strategize over effective practices to advance their programs. Directors Exchange meetings will consist of three meetings per year. \nThe goal of the Directors Exchange meetings is to nurture relationships among new and experienced directors\, create a safe and collaborative environment for professional growth\, and gain strategies to build high-impact organizations. In addition\, these meetings will allow participants the opportunity to tour other agencies\, meet with selected trainers and nurture professional friendship in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. \nFacilitated by Cynthia Yao\, these sessions take place every other month. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/den6/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Directors Exchange ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/directors-exchange-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20240105T194927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T000602Z UID:25852-1791763200-1792195199@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:2026 ELEVATE Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/26elevate/ LOCATION:Hilton Waikoloa Village\, 69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr\, Waikoloa Village\, HI\, 96738\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20220805T232144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T161912Z UID:23388-1795006800-1795010400@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:Directors Exchange Network 11/18 DESCRIPTION:November 18th 1:00pm – Zoom Link Here \nThe Directors Exchange meetings are designed to create a space for executive directors\, directors\, and deputy directors to regularly connect\, learn new skills\, and strategize over effective practices to advance their programs. Directors Exchange meetings will consist of three meetings per year. \nThe goal of the Directors Exchange meetings is to nurture relationships among new and experienced directors\, create a safe and collaborative environment for professional growth\, and gain strategies to build high-impact organizations. In addition\, these meetings will allow participants the opportunity to tour other agencies\, meet with selected trainers and nurture professional friendship in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. \nFacilitated by Cynthia Yao\, these sessions take place every other month. URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/den7/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Directors Exchange ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.headstartwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/directors-exchange-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20231201T190216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T190216Z UID:25698-1797235200-1797613200@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:NHSA Parent and Family Engagement Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/nhsa-parent-and-family-engagement-conference-3/ LOCATION:Nashville\, TN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20271213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20271216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T042858 CREATED:20231201T190256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T190256Z UID:25701-1828684800-1828976400@www.headstartwest.org SUMMARY:NHSA Parent and Family Engagement Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/nhsa-parent-and-family-engagement-conference-4/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR