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IHSA PD Opportunities


Welcome to the Illinois Head Start Association Learning Page! Here, members and the Head Start and Early Head Start community can find a variety of professional development options. We offer, conferences, training sessions, on site workshops, communities of practice, partner webinars, learning management system and many more. Contact Cathy Welsh, cwelsh@ilheadstart.org for questions.

Access the IHSA calendar for details on upcoming conferences, training sessions, workshops, and other events. 

Conference hosted in partnership with Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin HS Associations

Find out more about the only annual event that brings all of Illinois HS & EHS professionals together.


Learn more about our various communities of practice specifically designed for HS/EHS professionals.

IHSA's exclusive online learning management platform. Find out more and subscribe your agency today!

Learn more about on site, in-service trainings tailored for the HS and EHS community.


Showcases training  opportunities from IHSA partners to support HS/EHS professionals  learn and grow.

IHSA Awards and Scholarships recognize and support outstanding contributions and achievements within the IL HS/EHS.

PD on the Horizon highlights professional development opportunities that are in the planning stages.