“The Recession and Child Health” from First Focus
First Focus, PolicyLab at The Children's Hospital of Philedephia, and the Foundation for Child Development have partnered to draw attention to the effects of the economic recession on child well-being. The Recession and Child Health, a new report which examines the...
Call Congress on Nov. 15: Funding for Head Start & Childcare at Risk!
Across the early childhood world there is an effort to call Congress today, Monday, November 15 and early this week. As the lame duck Congress returns, if they fail to pass the Appropriations bill that impacts Head Start, Early Head Start, and childcare, up to...
“Stepping Stones” Social-Emotional Development Webinar Series
The IDEA Infant Toddler Coordinators Association (ICTA), the IDEA 619 Consortium, and the Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) have teamed up to develop a "Stepping Stones" webinar series on the social-emotional...
Dual Language Learners Multimedia Resources at ECLKC
Several multimedia resources related to supporting young dual language learners (DLLs) have been added to the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECKLC), a service of the Office of Head Start (OHS). On ECLKC's Guide to Dual Language Learners Multimedia...
Making the Case for Investment in Early Childhood Education & Care
More and more resources are coming out making the case that economic investment in young children is good for the American economy and good for America's current and future workforce. Below are links to some of the latest resources geared toward the business...
The Effects of Preschool: Implications for Practice & Policy
In "The Effects of Preschool Education: What We Know, How Public Policy Is or Is Not Aligned with the Evidence Base, and What We Need to Know," a new paper appearing in the Association for Psychological Science's Psychological Science in the Public Interest journal...
Jule Sugarman, Architect of Project Head Start, Dies at 83
Jule Sugarman had a distinguished career in public service and administration. He was likely best known for his roles as architect, manager, and director of Head Start under Sargent Shriver during the Johnson administration. He died of cancer on November 2. His...
Midterm 2010 Election Outcomes: A Shifting Balance of Power
112th Congress, 1st Session U.S. Senate maintains a Democratic majority of 52 (including 2 independents who caucus with Democrats) with a Republican minority of 46 (previously, Democrats 59-41 majority). At press time 2 seats were still undecided; however outcomes...
Janesville Gazette: Early Childhood Initiatives Could Boost Early Learning
A November 1 Janesville Gazette article, Early Childhood Initiatives Could Boost Early Learning, outlining proposed federal funding for early childhood programs features comments from a Rock-Walworth Comprehensive Family Services Head Start & Early Head Start...
Job Listings Coming Soon!
Thanks for your interest in jobs at Head Start & Early Head Start in Wisconsin! We're just getting set up with this new service to our WHSA members and you'll soon find job postings our members have submitted. If you are interested in working with Head Start, we...
NHSA’s 27th Annual Head Start Parent Conference – Parent Engagement the Necessary Ingredient
WHAT: NHSA's 27th Annual Head Start Parent Conference, "Parent Engagement: The Necessary Ingredient" SPONSOR: National Head Start Association (NHSA) WHEN: Friday, December 10 to Tuesday, December 14, 2010 WHERE: Virginia Beach Convention Center - Virgina Beach, VA...
2011 WHSA Winter Quarterly
WHAT: 2011 WHSA Winter Quarterly Meeting SPONSOR: Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) WHEN: Wednesday, January 12 and Thursday, January 13, 2011 WHERE: Crowne Plaza Hotel - Madison, WI (Directions). Hotel room block cut-off is Saturday, December 25, 2010....
2011 WHSA Summer Quarterly
WHAT: 2011 WHSA Summer Quarterly Meeting SPONSOR: Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) WHEN: Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9, 2011 WHERE: Hotel Mead and Conference Center in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (Directions). Hotel room block cut-off is Tuesday, May 31,...
2011 WHSA Spring Quarterly
WHAT: 2011 WHSA Spring Quarterly Meeting SPONSOR: Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) WHEN: Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14, 2011 WHERE: The Madison Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI (Directions). Hotel room block cut-off is Monday, March 21, 2011....
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