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,...
Nominate a colleague, team member, or yourself!

Nominate a colleague, team member, or yourself!

Nominate a colleague, team member, or yourself! Share why this person is a gift to Head Start and how they embody our mission every day.   Be the Gift: Staff Appreciation Form Each year at our Annual Training Conference, we honor the incredible staff members who...
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...
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...
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...
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...
April Advocacy and Capitol Visits: Spring 2025

April Advocacy and Capitol Visits: Spring 2025

April Advocacy Event Tuesday – Wednesday, April 15 & 16, Madison, Wisconsin Register Now! Working Together for Wisconsin’s Children: Join WHSA and Partners for Our Annual Advocacy Event The Wisconsin Head Start Association is excited to collaborate...
WHSA “Final” Rule 2024 Workshop Series

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...