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 Head Start network
- Learn from experienced professionals across the state
- Understand real-world Head Start challenges and solutions
- Build relationships that support long-term success
Continuing your own growth? Join peers who understand your work and share practical strategies you can use immediately.
Check out the Full Schedule: https://whsacommunities20252026.sched.com/
Choose Your Series
New Year Momentum: January 27 – February 5, 2026
$90 = Access to 10 sessions across all Communities
Start the year strong with fresh strategies and new connections. Recharge, reframe, and build momentum for spring.
Spring Implementation: April 7-16, 2026
$90 = Access to 10 sessions across all Communities
Turn ideas into action with practical strategies for lasting impact. Close the program year strong.
10 Communities of Practice (Attend Any/All Sessions in Your Series)
- Health and Nutrition – Child health, nutrition, food safety, healthy environments
- Mental Health – Social-emotional development, trauma-informed care, behavioral support
- Education Managers and Specialists – Educational strategies, classroom management
- Inclusion and Disabilities – Inclusive practices, early intervention, disability support
- Human Resources and Staff Engagement – Recruitment, retention, positive work culture
- Home Visiting – Family relationships, home-based program strategies
- ERSEA – Enrollment, eligibility, recruitment, attendance
- Family Services – Parent-child relationships, family support, community partnerships
- Coaches – Coaching skills, teacher support, classroom improvement
- Data Management – Data collection, analysis, reporting, program improvement
With one $90 registration, attend ANY sessions that interest you!
What You Get
✓ 10 sessions per series – attend as many as fit your schedule
✓ Expert facilitators rated 9.6/10
✓ Flexible 2-week format – no sessions 3:30-5:00 PM
✓ Peer network across Wisconsin
✓ Practical solutions to implement immediately
✓ 90-minute virtual sessions via Zoom
Perfect For
✓ New Head Start employees learning the landscape
✓ Experienced professionals wanting peer support
✓ Teams building collective knowledge
✓ Anyone seeking collaborative problem-solving
What Participants Say
“The peer connections I made transformed not just my practice, but my entire approach to serving families.”
“Finally, professional development that gave me solutions I never would have found alone.”
Facilitator Rating: 9.6/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Register Now
NEW YEAR MOMENTUM – $90
January 27 – February 5, 2026
SPRING IMPLEMENTATION – $90
April 7-16, 2026
View Schedule: https://whsacommunities20252026.sched.com/
Questions: whsaassist@whsaonline.org
We’re stronger together. Join Wisconsin’s Head Start professional community.
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