Professional Development
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NJHSA and Teachstone Partner to Offer 2026 Professional Development Webinar Series
NJHSA is proud to announce an exciting professional development opportunity for member programs this year. Building on the success of our 2025 pilot, NJHSA has partnered with Teachstone to offer a four-session webinar series designed to strengthen teaching practices and elevate the quality of early childhood education across New Jersey Head Start programs. This series…
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New On-Demand Training Opportunities Now Available
The New Jersey Head Start Association (NJHSA) is excited to announce the availability of new on-demand professional development trainings designed to strengthen leadership, governance, and parent engagement across Head Start programs. These flexible, self-paced courses are now live on the NJHSA Professional Development Training page, making it easier than ever for staff, board members, and…
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The State of New Jersey Inaugural Oral Health Conference
Mark your calendars for the first ever state of New Jersey Inaugural Oral Health Conference “Advancing Well-Being Through Oral Health,” will be hosting a poster presentation and are currently inviting submissions! Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025Time 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation50 College Road East, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
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2025 New Jersey Head Start Association Annual Conference
The New Jersey Head Start Association Annual Conference and Professional Development offers Early Childhood Professionals opportunities to participate in Professional Development sessions covering topics in Education, Social Services, Health, Administration, Management, Supervision, Finance, and Human Resources. Throughout the conference, participants will also be able to network and hear the most updated news from representatives from…
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Webinar | Advocacy: What is it? How to do it!
The lack of funding needed so that programs can implement the Head Start Final Rule without having to cut large numbers of children and their families from programs has put Head Start in a funding crisis. We need everyone to step up their advocacy capacity and skills. This webinar will help you understand how to…
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September Training Opportunity!
Playground Safety Tips for Early Childhood Programs Playgrounds offer a great opportunity for young children to grow and learn. They also can potentially be a place where children can experience injuries in many early childhood programs. Join the upcoming webinar offered by the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety to learn more about…
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Introduction to Evidence-based Hearing Screening Practices for Children Ages 0–5
The Office of Head Start is holding an introductory Hearing Screening Webinar. Each day, children with hearing loss attend early childhood programs. It’s important for staff to learn how to identify these children so they can receive the supports and services they need. Join us for a webinar on improving the quality of hearing screening…
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Region II Head Start Conference Call for Speakers Closes July 1, 2024
The Region II Head Start Association invites you to submit your application to be a speaker at our 2024 Annual Conference.
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Region II Head Start Awards Are Still Accepting Nominations
Make your nomination to the Region II Head Start Association awards today.
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Understanding Asthma and Our Indoor Environment
Date: May 16, 2024 Time: 1-2pm (English) Duration: 1 hour Register Here The Institute for Childhood Preparedness, Region II Head Start Association, New Jersey Head Start Association, and the National Environmental Health Association have partnered to bring you the webinar, Understanding Asthma and Our Indoor Environment. As part of this partnership, this webinar is being…
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