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Latest News From Wisconsin Head Start Association
SAVE THE DATE! 2026 Annual Training Conference
SAVE THE DATE! WHSA Annual Training Conference Monday - Wednesday, February 23-25, 2026 Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI Mark your calendars NOW! The Wisconsin Head Start Association is excited to announce our 24th Annual...
Communities of Practice October 2025 – April 2026
Join Wisconsin’s Head Start Movement for Collaborative Growth Fall Launch Begins October 2025 The Communities of Practice Fall Launch is your opportunity for flexible, meaningful professional development that fits your schedule. For a fee of $90, you can attend...
Affiliate Scholarships | Becas Para Afiliadas de WHSA
**En inglés y español** The WHSA Affiliate Scholarships are annual awards funded through proceeds from WHSA fundraising efforts and event raffles. These scholarships are specifically designed for Head Start and Early Head Start parents and staff members who are...
WHSA Governance Toolkit
Description A strong Governance System is built on clear processes, adherence to requirements, and development of positive relationships between management and Governing Bodies, which are essential to support compliance, continuous improvement and innovation. This...
Wisconsin Head Start Association: Your Pathway to Meaningful Careers
Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) connects talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities across our 39 grantees serving Wisconsin's youngest and most vulnerable citizens. For over 60 years, our programs have made a difference in all 72 Wisconsin...
WHSA Winter Advocacy Series 2025
WHSA Winter Advocacy Series Feb. 3, 10, & 17, Mar. 3, 2025 Join us for a virtual, 4-part, advocacy training series! WHSA has partnered with the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association advocacy team to bring short advocacy trainings that will be useful to the...
April Advocacy and Capitol Visits: Spring 2025
April Advocacy Event Tuesday - Wednesday, April 15 & 16, Madison, Wisconsin Working Together for...
WHSA “Final” Rule 2024 Workshop Series
WHSA "Final" Rule 2024-25 Workshop Series The "Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming" Final Rule, published on August 21, 2024, sets forth the most significant changes to Head Start and Early Head Start in almost a decade. With dozens...







