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2024R5Con

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 Hosted by Region 5 Head Start Association in Partnership with Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin HSAs


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Welcome, Head Start and Early Head Start Guardians! We're thrilled to invite you to the Region 5 Head Start Conference 2024, happening in person at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Chicago. Let's come together from November 5, 2024 (Pre-Conference)  & November 6-8, 2024 to reconnect, learn, and inspire as we stand united as Guardians of the Future!

Our theme this year is "Powered by Head Start: Guardians of the Future"

The theme "Powered by Head Start: Guardians of the Future" highlights those who work in Head Start/Early Head Start by spotlighting their pivotal role in shaping the future. It acknowledges the dedication and impact of colleagues across all areas associated with HS/EHS, positioning impactful, everyday individuals as guardians or caretakers of the next generation.

This celebration is rooted in the understanding that those involved in HS/EHS play a crucial part in empowering children during their formative years. It recognizes the hard work and commitment of individuals within the HS/EHS who contribute to the holistic development of children and empowering families, addressing not only educational needs but also health, nutrition, and parental engagement. It emphasizes that the collective efforts of HS/EHS practitioners are instrumental in creating a positive and promising future for the children and families they serve, turning the theme into a tribute to their dedication and impact on generations to come.

 

WHEN:

Pre-Conference, Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - Friday, November 8, 2024

 

WHERE:

Hyatt Regency Chicago, IL

151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601

REGISTRATION FEES:

Registration Fees w/Daily Rates

Wednesday

11/6/2024

Thursday

11/7/2024

Friday

11/8/2024


Early Bird (any date on or before 9/7/2024)$550.00$175.00$250.00$200.00
Regular(any date between 9/8/2024 - 10/20/2024)$625.00$200.00$275.00$225.00
Late (any date between 10/21/2024 - 11/4/2024)$750.00$225.00$350.00$250.00


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What are the tracks or sessions planned for the conference?

Conference Tracks include and certainly not limited to: 

  • NPRM
  • Advocacy Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility and Attendance, (ERSEA) 
  • Early Education and Child Development Childhood Program Services
  • Family and Community Engagement Program Services
  • Financial Management
  • Health Program Services (Mental Health, Trauma, Resiliency, Disability Services, Nutrition, Oral Health)
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Program Governance Program Management
  • Workforce/Human Resources

REGISTER HERE


WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION?

Full Conference Passes:

  • Access to all regular conference breakout sessions
  • Entrance to the exhibit hall
  • Participation in daily activities throughout the conference (raffles, field trips, self station, etc.)
  • Welcome reception on Wednesday afternoon
  • Lunch on Thursday and Friday

Daily Conference Passes:

  • Access to activities occurring on the specific day the pass is purchased
 
PRE - CONFERENCE - NOVEMBER 5, 2024, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM through NOVEMBER 6, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
DateTimeEvent
Tuesday, November 5, 20241:00 pm - 5:00 pmPreconference Sessions
Wednesday, November 6, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pmPreconference Sessions
Wednesday, November 6, 202410:00 am – 5:00 pm Conference Registration/Service Desk Available
Wednesday, November 6, 20241:00 pm - 2:30 pmOpening Plenary/Keynote
Wednesday, November 6, 20242:45 pm – 4:45 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Wednesday, November 6, 20245:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Wednesday, November 6, 20242:30 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
Thursday, November 7, 20248:00 am – 5:00 pm Conference Registration/Service Desk Available
Thursday, November 7, 20248:30 am - 5:00 pmExhibit Hall Open
Thursday, November 7, 20249:00 am – 10:30 am Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Thursday, November 7, 20249:00 am - 12:00 pmConcurrent Field Trips
Thursday, November 7, 202410:45 am - 12:15 pmConcurrent Breakout Sessions
Thursday, November 7, 202412:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch included with registration during Luncheon Keynote
Thursday, November 7, 20241:30 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Field Trips
Thursday, November 7, 20241:45 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Thursday, November 7, 20243:30 pm – 5:00 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Friday, November 8, 20248:00 am – 12:00 pm Conference Registration/Service Desk Available
Friday, November 8, 20248:30 am – 12:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open
Friday, November 8, 20248:45 am – 10:15 am Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Friday, November 8, 20249:00 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Field Trips
Friday, November 8, 202410:30 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Friday, November 8, 202412:15 pm – 1:30 pm  Lunch included with registration during Luncheon Keynote

 *Schedule subject to change

SPONSORS | VENDORS | EXHIBITORS


We invite YOU to engage!

See our

Region5CON2024 Prospectus and Interest Form

Print form to complete with authorized signature, then email to:

mwood@ilheadstart.org

Your choice: pay by invoice with check OR pay by our credit card link with an added transaction fee.

Questions? . . about Vendor tables, Exhibitor space, Sponsorship or Partnership opportunities, or need to forward your logo and link? . .

send your inquires to: mwood@ilheadstart.org or call (217) 241-3511

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Questions about the Conference? 

Lauri Morrison-FrichtlLinda WangMitch WoodTerri LawrenceCathy Welsh
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lfrichtl@ilheadstart.orglwang@ilheadstart.orgmwood@ilheadstart.orgtlawrence@ilheadstart.orgcwelsh@ilheadstart.org