GHSA 2024 FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE


November 20-22, 2024

Peachtree City, GA

Join us for this

special 3-day event.

Event website (click here): GHSA 2024 Fall Conference Event Page

Conference Theme:

"Head Start is Heart Work!"


Regular Registration: $375.00| September 15th-October 5th

Late Registration: $ 400.00| October 6th-November 2nd.


*Note: Registration fees are non-refundable but may be transferred to a new participant.

Register here: September 15, 2024 Register (credit card and platform fees apply) *Registration fees are non-refundable but transferrable.

Conference At A Glance-


The Fall Leadership Conference will provide learning tracks to support the Office of Head Start's five priorities: 1. Partnership with State Systems, 2. Reaching Children and Families, 3. Investing in Workforce, 4. Child Health and Safety, and 5. Quality Environments.  Learning tracks will also support Program grantee’s understanding of the Final Rule to support the Head Start Workforce.


To view the Conference Agenda visit eventbrite by clicking on the link below. To register, follow the registration link provided in eventbrite or scroll down to the next section in this brochure. *Do not print the "free" tickets from eventbrite in lieu of registration. Thank you!



The 2024 GHSA Fall Leadership Conference: November 20-22, 2024

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This Conference aims to provide participants with six hours of training credits through: Georgia Professional Development System

for Early Childhood Educators



How to Register: (Start September 15, 2024)


The Georgia Head Start Association (GHSA) 2024 Fall Leadership Conference is an annual professional development, networking, and training event that brings together Head Start leaders and experts in the field of early childhood education. The Conference Theme is "Head Start is Heart Work!". This theme is befitting because this Conference encompasses the office of Head Start priorities such as investing in the Head Start workforce, and partnerships with State systems. These further aide Head Start programs in other priorities such as reaching children and families, children's health and safety, and quality environments.


There are two ways to register and pay for the Conference.  Please review the two sections below for purchase orders ( with no fees to register) and credit card purchases (includes fees to register). 


Please visit the event website for additional Conference information and stay tuned for more updates!


Conference Event Page

To Pay by check click here: Pay with Purchase Order. The cost to register by PO is the same as the regular registration rate of $375.00. This registration link will allow you to enter the names of Conference participants. Once you complete the registration and conference confirmation is received, your Program will receive an invoice. Please mail a check by November 2nd. (prior to the Conference event) for payment to avoid cancellation of your registration and send it along with your Purchase Order. *Registration fees are non-refundable but are transferrable.


Make checks payable to:

Georgia Head Start Association and mail to:

One West Court Square

Suite 750

Decatur, GA 30030

Attn: Juanita Yancey, Executive Officer

To pay by credit card: For your convenience and ease of registration, you may register using a credit card on the event website *Please note credit card fees via paypal and a platform fee at checkout will apply. Applicable fees should appear on the registration page next to the registration fee total. *Registration fees are non-refundable but are transferrable.

Register Here:  beginning: September 15, 2024 Pay with Credit Card plus fees (*non-refundable but transferrable.

You can also register directly on the GHSA website by clicking here: Website  or by visiting www.georgiaheadstart.org.


Wait for the 2024 Fall Conference slider to appear or hit the up/down arrows to navigate to the slide. Select the "bright orangeRegister Now to begin the registration process.

Conference Site Location:

Crowne Plaza ATLANTA SW - PEACHTREE CITY

201 Aberdeen Parkway

Peachtree City, GA, 30269, US


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Sponsorships Are Available at $500.00


Sponsor a Conference event to network and engage with Conference participants and share ideas and resources.


Click here to Sponsor:

Keynote Speaker-Opening Session

Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis 

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM





Register Now to Reserve Your Spot

Biography


Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis is a best-selling author, diversely experienced education authority and renowned public speaker. Her publications include education and parenting articles, college textbooks, children's books and music, early childhood curriculum, and motivational books for educators. Having supervised multiple child development centers, including lab schools, Head Start, and Georgia’s Pre-K, Dr. Bisa offers realistic methods of administering high-quality early education programs. With the goal of advancing the ECE workforce through systemic career pathway alignments and practitioner-centered partnerships, she recently joined the Council for Professional Recognition as Director of ECE Competence and Practice.  


Conference Closing Session

Friday: November 22, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Register Now to Reserve Your Spot (*non-refundable fees but transferrable.

Guest Hotel

Crowne Plaza ATLANTA SW - PEACHTREE CITY

201 Aberdeen Parkway

Peachtree City, GA, 30269, US

Website:

ihg.com

Phone:

(770) 487-2666


Hotel Booking Reservation Information:


Your group can contact IHG Reservations at 1-877-227-6963 and provide them with the Specific dates and the following to make Reservations:

            GROUP NAME:  Ga Head Start Association 2024

GROUP CODE:  BNU 

Conference Book Starting Date: November 20, 2024


Book Your Room Now: Reservations are now available

Conference At A Glance (Tentative Daily Schedule) More details coming soon on Event Brite!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.


Wednesday, November 20, 2024

8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.


1:30 pm - 3:00 pm



3:30 pm- 5:00 pm





5:30 pm- 7:00 pm



Conference Registration


Conference Registration


Opening Session



Concurrent

Workshops



Networking Event



Thursday, November 21, 2024

 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM





 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM




12:00 PM - 1:15 PM





1:30 PM - 3:30 PM






3:30 PM - 5:00 PM






Concurrent  Work- shop Sessions


Concurrent Workshop Sessions


Lunch



Concurrent Workshop Sessions






Plenary Session

Friday, November 22, 2024

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM





 



Closing Conference Session

Thank you for Registering!

The mission of the Georgia Head Start Association is to provide education, leadership, and advocacy that support Head Start program's efforts in delivering high quality comprehensive services to Georgia's children, families, and communities.

Donnis Pace, MPA: GHSA President     Juanita Yancey, MBA: GHSA Executive Officer