Events

« September 24 2008 - October 24 2008 »
 
09 / 24
Start: 10:00 am

This is a repeat of a popular webinar from last year. Our resident expert, Rhodanne, will share strategies for promoting positive relationships between parent and child. This is targeted to Early Head Start, partner staff, and parents.

Registration for webinars is $99 per connection. Multiple people can participate from one location.

Start: 10:00 am
GoToMeeting Conference Call
09 / 25
Start: 9:00 am
09 / 26
Start: 9:00 am

Concerned about how the new performance standards will affect your program?

Unsure how to educate and engage others in your organization about upcoming changes?

This one-day seminar will provide the latest information on new performance standards, which are expected to take effect by January, and offers your leadership team time to plan for those changes. This is designed for Head Start directors, managers, grantee administrators, and fiscal officers. Space is limited to five representatives from each program.

Courtyard Marriott, Salina 

Registration is $130 per program and will include lunch.

09 / 27
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10 / 01
Start: 9:00 am

This training takes an in-depth look at the family partnership agreement process and is designed to increase the capacity of Head Start staff working directly with families. The training focuses on the importance of building collaborative partnerships with families, encouraging family growth and development through goal setting, and applying family support strategies.

Presented by Jennifer Pecot from Western Kentucky T/TAS

9:00 am-4:00 pm, St. Mark United Methodist Church, Wichita

Registration for this event is $150 and includes lunch

 

(all day)
Applications/nominees for all other NHSA Scholarships and Awards due to KHSA!
10 / 02
10 / 03
10 / 04
10 / 05
10 / 06
10 / 07
10 / 08
Start: 11:59 am

12:00 - 3:00 pm - KHSA Board

3:00 - 5:00 pm - Head Start Reps

Courtyard Marriott, Salina

10 / 09
Start: 8:30 am

8:30 am-3:00 pm

Courtyard Marriott, Salina 

Start: 8:30 am

8:30 am-3:00 pm

Courtyar Marriott, Salina

Registration for this networking is $25 and includes lunch

10 / 10
Start: 9:00 am

Early Childhood Educators can feel incapable and frustrated when trying to meet the needs of children with challenging behavior. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a system used by several of our Head Start Programs in Kansas and increasinly by school districts as well. The model focuses on promoting social/emotional development and preventing challenging behavior.

Presenters are from SEK-CAP, which is a national model program for PBS.

9:00 am-4:00 pm, Courtyard Marriott, Salina

Registration for this event is $50 and includes lunch

 

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10 / 16
(all day)

Intended for staff delivering intensive home visitation services to families with young children, including Early Head Start, home-based Head Start, and partner programs. This consists of three two-day sessions. Participants will learn:

  • an outcomes-based approach to three models of change and how each model relates to families at risk.
  • appropriate usd of child assessments to engage parents and care providers as partners in discussing children's strengths, skills, and next steps.
  • techniques for setting meaningful goals and supporting professional development with staff.

9:00 am-4:00 pm, Heartland Programs, Salina

Presenters: Rhodanne Schiller and Joanie Burke

Registration for this event is $360 for the six days.

10 / 17
(all day)

Intended for staff delivering intensive home visitation services to families with young children, including Early Head Start, home-based Head Start, and partner programs. This consists of three two-day sessions. Participants will learn:

  • an outcomes-based approach to three models of change and how each model relates to families at risk.
  • appropriate usd of child assessments to engage parents and care providers as partners in discussing children's strengths, skills, and next steps.
  • techniques for setting meaningful goals and supporting professional development with staff.

9:00 am-4:00 pm, Heartland Programs, Salina

Presenters: Rhodanne Schiller and Joanie Burke

Registration for this event is $360 for the six days.

10 / 18
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10 / 21
10 / 22
(all day)

October 22, 2008, 12:00 noon - October 23, 2008, 12:00 noon

Argosy Hotel and Spa, Kansas City

Registration for this event is $50.

10 / 23
(all day)

October 22, 2008, 12:00 noon - October 23, 2008, 12:00 noon

Argosy Hotel and Spa, Kansas City

Registration for this event is $50.

10 / 24
(all day)

October 24, 2008, 10:00 am - October 25, 2008, 1:00 pm

Kansas Museum of History, Topeka 

See attached brochure for registration.