WHAT: 9th Annual WHSA Training Conference, Head Start: Paving Our Way to Excellence
SPONSOR: Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA)
WHEN: Monday, February 14 to Wednesday, February 16, 2011 (Overview Conference Agenda)
WHERE: Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells (Directions)
DESCRIPTION: The annual WHSA Conference provides training for a diverse audience of Head Start and Early Head Start program directors, parents, staff, managers, and community partners on innovative practical initiatives, programs, and applied research in a variety of content areas. Featured luncheon speakers are Director of the Office of Head Start Yvette Sanchez Fuentes who will provide a video welcome and opening remarks on February 14; “The Champion of Childhood” Jason Kotecki, a speaker, entertainer, author, and comic strip creator who will provide the “Escape Adulthood: Living and Working with Less Stress and More Fun” keynote address on Monday February 14; and, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids who will provide a keynote address on Tuesday, February 15.
MORE INFO and TO REGISTER: Please fill out and return the Conference registration form to register for Head Start: Paving Our Way to Excellence. Interested in learning what training sessions will be offered at the WHSA Conference? Take a look at our list of current offerings (updated 1-13-11) described in alphabetical order according to their scheduled date and time. The daily at-a-glance agendas (updated 1-13-11) provide a visual overview of sessions according to their date, time, and room designation.
HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS: Guest rooms at the Kalahari can be reserved by calling the hotel directly at 877-253-5466. When calling, please reference the “WHSA Meeting 2011” block to receive the group rate [$70/single occupancy or$119/double or triple occupancy (a deposit of the first night plus tax is due at the time the reservation is made)]. To assure availability, please make reservation on or before the Friday, January 14 cut-off date. The Kalahari will honor group rates after the cut-off deadline has passed as long as guest rooms are available.
EXHIBITS: Is your business or organization interested in exhibiting at the WHSA Conference? If so, please complete the 2011 Exhibitor Contract and return it to WHSA.
