The Leadership Challenge
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 […]
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 […]
In today's fast-moving world, how you communicate can make or break your message. Led by communications expert Lauren Lawson-Zilai of Zeal Communications, the Media Training Masterclass: Sharpen Your Message, Amplify Your Voice will […]
May 20th 1:00pm -Zoom Link Here The 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 […]
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 […]
Know yourself. Grow your wealth. This 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 […]
Op-eds Learn how to write an op-ed that makes a powerful, evidence-based case for Head Start. Using real examples, this webinar will break down what makes an op-ed work: how […]
Session 3: Allowable, Allocable, and Reasonable Costs | June 24, 2026 1:30-3:00pm PST This session focuses on practical decision-making related to cost allowability, including a clear framework for determining whether […]
July 15th 1:00pm - Zoom Link Here The Directors Exchange meetings are designed to create a space for executive directors, directors, and deputy directors to regularly connect, learn new skills, and strategize […]
As misinformation and algorithmic amplification reshape public discourse, the ability to separate fact from falsehood has become a core leadership skill. Advocacy and communications professionals must not only recognize unreliable […]












I have been to management workshops, not leadership training. This has totally changed my perspective and encouraged me to propel forward in developing my skills.
I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of the Head Start WEST’s Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship helped me get one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a Head Start Director.
I took part in The disproportionate impact of COVID 19, and how to provide “real” support for black/brown children and families and I just want to say this was an amazing webinar. I hope we can look forward to further conversation on this topic.
Thank you so much for making events like this! I really enjoyed and learned so much teaching strategies to implement STEM in the classroom.
The HR Network was an excellent opportunity to network and learn the best practices from other HR professionals within Head Start programs. You will be amazed by the level of talent and experience of the participants.
The Summer Camp training was powerful and inspiring! Each presenter was very engaging, it’s hard to even pick a favorite session!
The Leadership Challenge training was very relevant to my work as a Head Start leader! Great facilitation; stayed with the program yet allowed time for individual and small group reflections.
Regular price $12.00

Regular price $39.00


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