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Region 5 Head Start Association Conference

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









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


What are the tracks or sessions planned for the conference?

Conference Tracks include and certainly not limited to: 

  • 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

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

We are looking forward to you sharing your knowledge and experiences and filling our workshops with your valuable presentations!


Click here to submit a proposal to present!


We will notify all acceptances via email. Thank you very much for submitting your proposal! Deadline to submit: Friday, July 19, 2024.


SPONSORSHIPS

Have questions about the vendor tables or trade show space? Need to forward your logo to Mitch?  Send your specific inquires to: 

 mwood@ilheadstart.org  or call 217-241-3511


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LINK TO HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Deadline to Reserve your Room is

October 14, 2024

Room rates: $269.00 plus tax for Single & Double Rooms

On-Site Parking: Parking at a 30% discount for any RVHSA Conference attendees (regardless of whether or not they are included in the room block). 

Questions about the Conference? 

Lauri Morrison-FrichtlMitch WoodCathy Welsh
Hotel Logistics/Keynote SpeakersSponsors/Vendors/ExhibitorsProposals/Presenters
lfrichtl@ilheadstart.orgmwood@ilheadstart.orgcwelsh@ilheadstart.org