2023
May 31 - Jun 01, 2023
Head Start Data CampHead Start Data Camp provides a solid foundation in the use of data in Head Start programs. It focuses on…
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Mar 18 - Jan 01, 1970
Head (Start) to the Capitol Advocacy DaySave the Date March 17, 2027 | Head (Start) to the Capitol Advocacy Day Venue: Elks Tower, Sacramento | 921…
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Sep 22 - Sep 24, 2025
Wellness SymposiumSign up now! September 22-24, 2025 South Lake Tahoe
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Nov 03 - Nov 05, 2025
Health InstituteJoin us for the Health Institute on November 3-5, 2025 Location: Hayes Mansion, San Jose, CA Registration will open…
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Feb 09 - Feb 13, 2026
Annual ConferenceSave the dates! The Head Start California Annual Conference will be held on February 9-13, 2026 at the DoubleTree by…
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Managers & Directors InstituteThe HSC Managers and Directors Institute will be held on April 13-14, 2026. Location: Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA…
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Jun 17, 2025
Submit a session proposal by Sept. 5
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Submit a session proposal by Sept. 5Apr 15, 2025
Head Start funding is at risk! Email Congress now!
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Head Start funding is at risk! Email Congress now! Head Start funding is at risk! Learn more and take one minute to send a pre-written letter urging Congress to keep Head Start funded. Take Action!Apr 04, 2025
Head Start Regional Office Closures: A Call for Action to Safeguard Head Start
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Head Start Regional Office Closures: A Call for Action to Safeguard Head Start On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, we were saddened to learn that several of the Regional Offices that support Head Start programs were abruptly closed and their staff placed on paid leave until their termination in 60 days. The closed offices included the Region 9 Office in San Francisco, which served programs in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawai’i, and several U.S. territories. Other closures included offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, and Seattle. Read the full article here.Jan 28, 2025
Federal Grant Pause Not Intended to Affect Head Start Programs
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Federal Grant Pause Not Intended to Affect Head Start Programs Yesterday, the Trump administration issued a memo temporarily pausing federal grants and loan disbursements, causing some confusion across federal programs. We want to reassure Head Start grant recipients that this pause is not intended to affect Head Start programs. For clarity on which programs are impacted, please refer to this FAQ from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). We’ll provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and dedication to serving families!Jan 23, 2025
Jan. 23 Final Rule Webinar is being Postponed
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Jan. 23 Final Rule Webinar is being Postponed Today's Final Rule webinar with the Region 9 Office of Head Start is being postponed. (This webinar had been scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm PT.) Registrants will hear back with a new date as soon as it is determined. Any questions submitted at registration will be retained to inform the rescheduled webinar. View other webinars here.STAY CONNECTED
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