KANSAS HEAD START ASSOCIATION
Programs
Head Start Leadership and Advocacy Initiatives
IN 2024, KANSAS HEAD START ASSOCIATION CONTINUED THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION OF STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP, LEARNING, PARTNERSHIP, AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEAD START FAMILIES, STAFF, AND PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO: FACILITATE MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES; OFFER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR PARENT LEADERS; CONDUCT PARENT HEALTH LITERACY TRAINING SESSIONS TO TEACH PROVIDERS HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS WITH LIMITED LITERACY SKILLS; PROVIDE VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING SERIES ON SAFETY, LEADERSHIP, AND CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION; ENGAGE WITH STATEWIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SYSTEM PLANNING EFFORTS, INCLUDING A FOURTH YEAR AS A MEMBER OF THE KANSAS EARLY CHILDHOOD RECOMMENDATIONS PANEL; ENGAGE WITH THE NATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION TO ADDRESS ONGOING HEAD START WORKFORCE CHALLENGES AND ADVOCATE FOR INCREASED FUNDING TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS; AND PARTNERED WITH THE KANSAS HEAD START COLLABORATION OFFICE TO CONTINUE STATEWIDE WORK ON HEAD START COLLABORATION WITH STATE PARTNERS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2023 – Sep 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$138.4K
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