The mission of the Iowa Head Start Association is to enhance the capacity of its members to promote and advocate for a wide variety of quality services for all of Iowa’s children and families.

Iowa Head Start Association

July 2024

Are you interested in being an IHSA Board Member?

Great news! The Iowa Head Start Association is ready to launch their annual process for selecting members to serve on the Board of Directors. We need strong leaders (like yourself) to serve on the IHSA Board.

It's time to nominate yourself or someone you know!

The deadline for nomination submissions is September 15th, 2024.

Learn more and download a nomination form HERE!

IHSA is excited to announce that

Iowa Community Action Association's

State Partnership Award Recipient is

Clarence Small

Region VII Office of Head Start

Regional Program Manager,

Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

ERSEA Training with WIPFLI THREE Part Series – via ZOOM

Great for new and seasoned staff!

Learn More Here!

SAVE THE DATE!

IHSA Annual Fall Meeting

and Conference

November 8, 2024

Head Start Mentor Program

Do you have a new Head Start specialist or manager in your program? Promote staff retention and satisfaction by connecting them with a mentor in their specialty area to provide support. For more information email Lori.Ferris@IowaHeadStart.org

Mentor Request

Take a look at our upcoming Professional Development and Networking Calendar!

Check out our

updated website

www.IowaHeadStart.org

Visit our Website

Job Openings!

Iowa Head Start Programs need you!

Be sure to also check with your local EHS/Head Start programs!

Check out Head Start Job Openings!

Donate to the

Dollar-Per-Child Fund and

Iowa Head Start Association!

The Iowa Head Start Association's professional development support, leadership and advocacy work on behalf of Head Start children and families is funded in part by donations from individuals like you. IHSA is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization.

Donate Today

Assistant Teacher/Aide

Bootcamp

August 8th - almost full

August 20th - newly added

August 21st - newly added

Great for onboarding!

Learn More and Register Today!

This fun-filled morning will include the following topics:

What makes Head Start unique
HSPPS and your program’s policies and procedures
Teamwork and a positive work culture
Promoting a culture of safety
Active supervision
Building relationships
Classroom transitions, schedules, and routines
Providing feedback
Engaging interactions
Behavior guidance
Supporting lead teachers and the classroom

Transportation Compliance Training September 12th

Start the school year off on the right foot by preparing your staff to confidently support transportation standards and requirements!

Meeting 1303 Subpart F—Transportation requirements can feel like a daunting task. During this morning session

we will break down the standards

and discuss how your program can feel confident you have effective policies and procedures in place to provide safe transportation to your students while meeting HSPPS.

Meet our IHSA Board of Directors!

IHSA thanks Alyssa Caldbeck for her service as she recently resigned from her board member position. We welcome Ashley Otte with IAEYC as she steps in to finish Alyssa's term.