Professional Development

The Wisconsin Head Start Association offers professional development opportunities to its membership throughout the year, including:

  • Annual Training Conference – Our largest event each February brings together Head Start and Early Head Start program directors, parents, staff, managers, and community partners for innovative training sessions and networking
  • Advocacy Training – Ongoing professional development offered to support Head Start advocacy efforts
  • Communities of Practice – A four-part series running October through April, bringing Head Start staff together for collaborative learning
  • Virtual Training – Offered throughout the year on topics such as fiscal management and other emerging needs

WHSA regularly collaborates with partner organizations—including state departments, the Wisconsin Head Start Collaboration Office at the Department of Public Instruction, and the Head Start Training & Technical Assistance System—to support the broader early childhood care and education community across Wisconsin.

Partnerships for Professional Development

Wisconsin Early Childhood Education (WECA)

The Registry 

Kids Forward at WCCF

Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners

Region V Head Start

Thriving Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

YoungStar

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