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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/
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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/
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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/
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