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 2023

Have you heard about the November 3rd Annual Meeting?

Don't let your

STAFF and PARENTS miss out!

Get your staff and parents signed up

TODAY for EARLY BIRD rates! This is going

to be a fun-filled day with networking in all areas, afternoon training, parent focused training, awards celebration, IHSA Annual reporting and so much more!

Learn More and Register TODAY!

New 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!

Assistant Teacher

Boot Camp

August 10th

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 20th

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.

Open to all Region VII

programs in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.

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.

Donate Today