What's New

Management and Leadership Retreat,

 May 28 & 29, 2013

 Stoney Creek Lodge / Peoria, IL

Register HERE


2013 Director’s Institute,

 June 5-7, 2013

 Eagle Ridge Resort / Galena, Illinois

Tentative Agenda HERE

Register HERE


2013-Region V Leadership and Professional Development Conference

 November 4-7, 2013

 Hyatt Regency Chicago, Illinois

SAVE THE DATE


2013-2014 NHSA Awards and Scholarships  Submission Deadline MAY 31, 2013

Click HERE for information


Watch our Data Infrastructure Grow

Draft Guiding Principles

 

Impact Study/Positive Press


Sequestration / IL Head Start Association

 Press Release


2013 Current Message on Sequestration

Message From The Executive Director
Local Media Outreach Toolkit


Illinois Media Events

 Look Here


2012-2013 IHSA Events Budget Planning Sheet


Regional Quality Enrichment Circle Trainings



One Window of Opportunity

NHSA Head Start Advocacy Video

Keep the window open –
share your Head Start story


The History of Head Start with

Dr. Edward Zigler

Click here for Dr. Zigler’s video presentation!

Welcome!

Illinois Head Start Association Mission Statement:

Our Mission:
IHSA mobilizes and strengthens its membership by creating a passion for leadership and advocacy in the interest of our most vulnerable children and families.

Our Values:

  • Leadership that proactively pursues the possibility of change
  • Integrity through transparency and accountability
  • A unified voice, reflective of diversity and respect for all
  • Relationship-based partnerships that promote intentional collaborations

Our Vision
Caring and committed communities that maximize the potential of ALL children and families.


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