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This event is sold out
We apologize, however we will be unable to accommodate any walk-in registrations.
This one-day event will serve to present a common framework, highlight the dramatic
changes confronting our program leadership and build an agenda for CHSA at the state
level to build new resources. Head Start Grantee Directors, Governing Board and Policy
Council Members, as well as selected allies, are invited to review and reflect on the
opportunities and challenges presented in our new legislation.
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Special Guests
A special presentation by Dr. Marcy Whitebrook and Fran Kipnis from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment . This presentation will explore efforts by Head Start and Child Care directors to expand educational access, professional development opportunities and improve compensation for staff in the New Jersey Abbott Preschool Program. It will also identify some innovative initiatives in California to support practitioners from a variety of linguistic, cultural and employment backgrounds complete college degrees, such as Spanish language cohorts and BA completion programs for working adults. Presenters Fran Kipnis and Marcy Whitebook from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC Berkeley will facilitate a discussion with participants about statewide strategies to improve CA's ECE professional development system.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 9 AM to 4 PM
Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
619-692-3800
Room Rate of $159 - Reserve by March 24, 2008
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Goals of the Symposium
Head Start’s 2007 reauthorization, Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of
2007, PL 110 – 134, initiates in a new era of opportunity and challenge for local
programs, our employees, clients and community partners. For thousands of children and
families in California, the implementation of this act will profoundly impact their experience
and later school success. During this one-day symposium, we will examine and debate key issues such as; how will our teachers obtain their degrees? Will Governing Boards
and Policy Councils understand their increased responsibilities? How will the 5 year grant
period change operational goals? How do we further incorporate research based
practices in assessment, curriculum and instructional planning? How will state
collaboration support the needs of local grantees? Will there be adequate funding to
achieve the mandates of this legislation? What type of state-wide partnerships should we
construct? What are the key policy positions CHSA should build upon?
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Who Should Attend
This one-day symposium is designed for senior level management of grantee
organizations, CHSA Board Members, governing body leadership, and policy council
leadership.
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Registration Fee is $157.00 CHSA Member Agency, $175 Non-Member Agency
Registration for this event will open March 5th. Follow the link to the Executive
Symposium on Reauthorization. Registration is limited to Grantee Directors, Senior
Mangers, Governing Board leadership, Policy Councilleadership or their designees.
Hotel Accommodations: Be sure to reserve your room for the 14th at the Marriott
San Diego Mission Valley, 619-692-3800.
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Registration Deadline - April 9, 2008
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Symposium Agenda
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| 8:00 – 9:00 |
Registration, Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:30 |
Welcome & review of the day’s objectives |
| 9:30 – 10:15 |
Overview & Major Elements of 2007 Head Start Act |
| 10:15 – 10:30 |
Break |
| 10:30 – 12:00 |
Panel 1 - Governance, Grant Administration, Fiscal Management |
| 12:00 – 12:45 |
Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:45 |
Panel 2 – Workforce Development – Lessons Learned, Challenges Ahead |
| 1:45 – 2:00 |
Break |
| 2:00 – 3:00 |
Panel 3 – Curriculum, ELL, Special Populations & Family Services |
| 3:00 – 3:30 |
Panel 4 – Collaboration |
| 3:30 – 4:00 |
Closing Remarks |
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This Symposium on Head Start Reauthorization is in collaboration with the California Head Start State Collaboration Office, with support of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The California
Head Start
Association is the
unified voice
providing
leadership and
advocacy for the
Head Start
community.
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VISION
STATEMENT
The California
Head Start
Association will
be an important
strategic partner
representing Head
Start interests in
California and the
nation. |
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