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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/
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SUMMARY:2026 First 1\,000 Days! Early Head Start Conference
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URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/26f1000/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Irvine\, 17900 Jamboree Rd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92614\, United States
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T133000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org
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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
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SUMMARY:2026 ELEVATE Conference
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URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/26elevate/
LOCATION:Hilton Waikoloa Village\, 69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr\, Waikoloa Village\, HI\, 96738\, United States
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Head Start WEST":MAILTO:headstartr9@headstartwest.org
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SUMMARY:NHSA Parent and Family Engagement Conference
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URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/nhsa-parent-and-family-engagement-conference-3/
LOCATION:Nashville\, TN
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SUMMARY:NHSA Parent and Family Engagement Conference
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URL:https://www.headstartwest.org/event/nhsa-parent-and-family-engagement-conference-4/
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