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

January 2023

April 2 - Tweety Yates presents a full day on

Social Emotional Literacy

Save the Dates!

IHSA Spring Conference April 2-3

Don't let your

STAFF and PARENTS miss out!

This is going to be a fun-filled two days with networking, several trainings, parent focused sessions, awards celebration, and much more!

April 3 - Head Start/EHS focused

networking/trainings

Sarah Ennis - Taking Care of Yourself, Your Team and Your Culture

Head Start Professional Wear

Featuring the Head Start blocks

Orders close January 26, 2024

Many options available!

Order NOW!

Polos, Jackets, Vests, Sweatshirts and MORE!

IHSA 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 [email protected]

Mentor Request

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

Check out our 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!

Real Colors

Virtual Workshop

February 22, 2024

9:00am - 12:00pm

and/or

1:00pm - 4:00pm

2023-24 IHSA Awards & Scholarships Nominations/applications are now being accepted. Please take time to recognize the outstanding work and partnerships that help demonstrate the Head Start advantage in Iowa.

Due February 1, 2024

Nomination Packet

Awards Categories

State Children's Champion
Administrator of the Year
Teacher of the Year
Support Staff of the Year
Family Leader of the Year
Family Advocate of the Year
Excellence in Community Service

You are Invited!

IHSA is hosting a legislative breakfast on March 7th from 7:30-9am

at the Iowa State Capitol

Meet our dedicated IHSA Board Members!

Did you know that the IHSA has 12 devoted board members from across the state of Iowa?

Meet Our Board Members

Donate to the

Dollar-Per-Child Fund!

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.

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