WHSA Communities of Practice: New Year Momentum

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Wisconsin Head Start Association

We provide educational experiences that have been proven to help kids succeed, both while they are in school and throughout the rest of their lives.

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16,197

Head Start & Early Head Start

2,346

MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START

1,090

Tribal Children

401

STATE HEAD START

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WHSA 2026 Annual Training Conference

WHSA 2026 Annual Training Conference

Join us for the Wisconsin Head Start Association's 24th Annual Training Conference Monday – Wednesday, February 23-25, 2026 This three-day event brings together the entire early childhood community—from Head Start and Early Head Start staff to parents, families, and...

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Join WHSA Communities of Practice – Final 2026 Sessions

Join WHSA Communities of Practice – Final 2026 Sessions

Perfect for New Employees + Continuing Professional Growth $90 per series | Choose New Year Momentum OR Spring Implementation Why This Works for Your Team Onboarding new staff? Communities of Practice offer the fastest way to: Connect new employees with Wisconsin's...

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Affiliate Scholarships  |  Becas Para Afiliadas de WHSA

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...

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WHSA Governance Toolkit

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...

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WHSA Winter Advocacy Series 2025

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...

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 In 2021, Wisconsin Head Start Association served…


2,372

Children with Disabilities

1307

HOMELESS CHILDREN

640

Foster Children

333

Pregnant Women

“Head Start gave us (my husband and I) both the initial tools we needed to become good students and successful professionals.”
Stephanie Gaines-Bryant

“The Head Start initiative will forever be close to my heart because it is the very place where I began interacting with the world and it has made the difference in my life.”
Crystal Swinton

“I am privileged to be part of a Head Start organization as an adult — an agency that changes lives, improves our community, and is dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.”
Rosalie Fernandez