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...
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.
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...
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
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...
Wisconsin Head Start Association: Your Pathway to Meaningful Careers
Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) connects talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities across our 39 grantees serving Wisconsin's youngest and most vulnerable citizens. For over 60 years, our programs have made a difference in all 72 Wisconsin...
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 Event Tuesday - Wednesday, April 15 & 16, Madison, Wisconsin Working Together for...
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 almost a decade. With dozens...
WHSA Challenging Behaviors Institute 2024
WHSA Challenging Behaviors Institute 2024 December 3-5, 2024 Join us for the Wisconsin Head Start Association's Challenging Behaviors Institute, an engaging virtual event designed for educators, administrators, and early childhood caregivers dedicated to supporting...
WHSA Communities of Practice 2024-25
Wisconsin Head Start Association Communities of Practice 2024-25 WHSA Communities of Practice (CoPs) are groups comprised of individuals with similar roles with the goal of solving common problems and developing best practices. Participating individuals engage in...
WHSA Fact Sheet
Click below to download the current WHSA Fact Sheet: WHSA Fact Sheet 2024
WHSA 2024 Affiliate Scholarships
WHSA Affiliate Scholarships WHSA Affiliate Scholarships are annual awards made available from funds raised by the WHSA fundraising and event raffles. These scholarships are are dedicated to Head Start/Early Head Start parents and staff members who are actively working...
WHSA Management Matters
WHSA Management Matters Managers, supervisors and team leaders of all levels, join us as a team or solo, for two and a half days of virtual management training from Wipfli, Rebecca Schueller Training & Consulting, Julie Nicholson (Co-Founder/Co-Director of the...
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