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 Training Conference returns to the amazing Kalahari Resort!

Join your Early Childhood Education colleagues, parents, and partners for three days of:

✨ Inspiring keynote speakers
✨ Professional development workshops
✨ Networking opportunities
✨ Educational experiences that will leave you rejuvenated and ready to tackle this important work

Perfect for: Head Start, Early Head Start, parents, Tribal, Migrant, Even-start, child care, Birth-to-Three, home visiting, higher education, ECE students, state partners, CCR&R, health care partners, social services, mentors, coaches, and all ECE professionals to attend this special event!

• Keynote speakers
  • Dr. Alonzo Kelly — Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Dr. El Brown — Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Special keynote collaboration — Tuesday, February 24, 2026
• Call for Speakers Application Open Now
• Call for Exhibitors Application Open Now
• Early Bird Registration begins early November
• Sponsorship Opportunities announced in November

Don’t miss this special Early Childhood Education event! There’s truly something for everyone at the Wisconsin Head Start Annual Training Conference.