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

October 2024

October is Head Start Awareness Month!

We have so much to be proud of! October is Head Start Awareness Month! Join in this celebration as we honor our program leaders and their dedicated staff who empower Iowa's most vulnerable children and families to thrive through the delivery of vital early childhood education, health and family support services. Congratulations to all of you!

Check out R7HSA's    Step-By-Step Guide

2025 Head Start Diamond Jubilee


Did you know that in May of 2025 Head Start will be celebrating 60 years of providing quality comprehensive early childhood programming! The 60th anniversary is considered the Diamond Jubilee. Diamonds are the hardest substance known to science. If anything can survive 60 years, it has proven it is durable and sustainable.

Is your program planning for this milestone?

Hurry and get staff and parents signed up for the

November 8th IHSA Conference!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE October 28th

There will be parent focused sessions all day, too! Sign up your parents to join!

This is going to be a fun-filled day

with networking in all areas, staff trainings, parent focused trainings, IHSA Annual update and so much more!

Learn More and Register HERE!

Check out this short video clip above to learn more about Iowa Head Start Programs in this video link!

It's time to cast your vote for newly nominated IHSA Board members!

Deadline to vote is October 15th!

Vote HERE!

New IHSA Board members will be introduced at the IHSA Annual Meeting on November 8, 2024!


Iowa Meet Up!


If your Head Start/EHS team is coming to the R7HSA Head Start Caucus October 24-26 make sure you join IHSA and all Iowa Head Start program staff for a meetup Thursday, October 26th, from 8:00am to 8:45am!

Learn more and register for the Data Camp HERE
Learn more and register for Real Colors HERE

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

Sign Up Today!



Find a Head Start Program!

Iowa Head Start Association

needs YOU!

IHSA is looking for program directors

and staff who are interested in

joining a committee!

  • Professional Development Committee (Seeking all specialty area staff)
  • Marketing (Exploring ways to educate others about Head Start)
  • Conference Event Planning Committee (Have some fun!)
Want to learn more?Information Request HERE

Check out our website


www.IowaHeadStart.org


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Save the date!

Join us on March 11 2025 for the

Iowa Head Start Legislative Breakfast at the Capitol!

More details to come!

Donate to the IHSA!!

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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Thank you to our generous partnering SPONSORS!