GHSA ANNUAL SPRING

Conference

MAY 13-15, 2026

Epworth by the Sea

100 Arthur J. Moore Drive

St. Simons Island, GA 31522

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For Lodging accommodations:

Contact: Tiffany Flavell

Epworth By the Sea

912) 638-8688

About the Conference

The Georgia Head Start Association's Annual Spring Training Conference is a professional development and training event for Head Start , Early Head Start and early childhood professionals. The Conference Theme is "Alignment in Action: Reconnecting, Reimagining, Reinforcing". This Conference is an excellent educational and networking opportunity for Head Start parents, teachers, leaders and support staff as well as educational contractors and consultants, suppliers and vendors, and anyone desiring to learn more about Head Start and Early Head Start! These are federally funded, comprehensive and high quality preschool Programs for children 0-5 and their families.

Epworth by the Sea

GHSA Conference Team

Tajuannya McBride

GHSA President

Yolanda Daniels

GHSA Training Technical Assistance Committee Co-Chair

Juanita Yancey

GHSA Executive Officer and Conference Organizer

Allison Setterlind

Georgia Head Start Collaborations Director

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Become a Premier Exhibitor!

GHSA is excited to introduce a Vendor Showcase as part of this year’s Conference lineup!

Premier Exhibitors will have the opportunity to gain enhanced visibility by leading demonstration workshops for conference attendees. Increase meaningful face-to-face engagement by becoming a Premier Exhibitor today. A conference proposal is required. (click on the button below to start the submission process).

Premier Exhibitor fee: $500.00 (includes exhibit booth).

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Premier Vendors click here to register:

Conference Sponsorship Levels

Diamond 50th Anniversary Level

$5,000.00 *credit card and processing fees apply or mail your payment to GHSA.

The Georgia Head Start Association turns 50 this year!!!! This ticket type is reserved for Conference Sponsors and includes a free workshop presentation, exhibit space, sponsor banner and space in the event app, Conference event sponsorship.

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Gold Level

$2,500.00 *credit card and processing fees apply or mail your payment to GHSA.

This sponsor package includes: free exhibit space with1 exhibit staff, a free workshop presentation, 1 conference assigned event sponsorship, sponsor banner and event app space.

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Silver Level

$1,500.00 *credit card and processing fees apply or mail your payment to GHSA.

This sponsor package includes: free exhibit space with 1 staff, 1 conference sponsorship, event app sponsor banner and space.

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Exhibit Booths

$400.00-$500.00 *credit card and processing fees apply or mail your payment to GHSA.

This ticket type is reserved for Conference Participants to showcase their products and services in the Conference Exhibit Hall. This is an excellent way to share ideas, resources, and information. *Premier Exhibitors- $500.00.

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Call for Conference Workshop Proposals

If your company wishes to promote products or services, please consider conducting a workshop during the Conference and become a workshop Sponsor or Premier Exhibitor! *$125.00 per Co-Presenter. Click on the link below to submit a workshop proposal for consideration.GHSA Spr. 2026 Conference Proposal

2026 GHSA Spring Conference Brochure

To learn more about the Conference, click on the Conference Brochure weblink above or visit the Conference Event website by clicking here: Conference Event Website

Become a Corporate Member

* Pay on line using the Pheedloop event app (*credit card and processing fees apply) or Mail checks payable to Georgia Head Start Association at:

Georgia Head Start Association

1 West Court Square Suite 750

Decatur, GA 30030

Telephone: (678) 420-5599

Attention: Juanita Yancey, Executive Officer

website: www.georgiaheadstart.org

email: gaheadstartassociation@gmail.com

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