We provide Head Start programs in the WEST with the education, training, tools, and resources they need to improve the lives of all young children and their families.
We curate a broad range of learning experiences, from research-informed conferences and implementation-focused sessions to peer-to-peer exchanges that highlight exemplary practices. Our deep learning opportunities support key roles across the Head Start landscape, including executive leadership, mid-level management, site operations, and program governance.
Through partnerships with leading learning organizations, we expand access to online learning, research-based resources, and thought leadership from across the early childhood field.
All our offerings are guided by the association’s Professional Learning Committees, participant feedback, and our strategic goal to advance innovation and build capacity throughout the Head Start community.
Check out our upcoming events on the web or under Learning.
Rooted in hopes for the future, a belief in education as a lifelong journey, and a legacy of justice and equality, Head Start continues to shine as a beacon and a launchpad for opportunity.
At Head Start WEST, we carry this spirit forward by creating spaces where connection and pride thrive. Through our professional network meetings, dynamic social media engagement, and member support, we build community at every turn.
Take a moment to explore our recent publication, A Place To Belong – Stories of Exemplary Practices Across Head Start.
Through Heads Up, our weekly newsletter, we share national and regional updates, highlight inspiring program achievements, and provide annual scholarships, awards, and partnerships to help agencies and teams thrive. From advocacy efforts to our financial literacy program, Know Yourself, Grow Your Wealth, we celebrate and build on Head Start’s remarkable legacy.
With our Head Start Gear Zone, members can access apparel, gifts, and tools that reflect the heart of Head Start.
For more than 60 years, Head Start has inspired pride in all of us who dedicate our work to uplifting this remarkable community. Most importantly, it has transformed the lives of children and families across the nation.
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by Jackie Mader
Hechinger Report
Education Counsel
Center For American Progress
Urban Institute
Center for American Progress
