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National Head Start Association
Civic and Social Organizations
Alexandria, VA 39,197 followers
Nonprofit serving as the unified voice of more than 1 million children, 245,000 staff & 1,600 Head Start grantees.
About us
The National Head Start Association is a private not-for-profit membership organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families. It represents more than 1 million children, 200,000 staff and 2,600 Head Start programs in the United States. The Association provides support for the entire Head Start community by advocating for policies that strengthen services to Head Start children and their families; by providing extensive training and professional development to Head Start staff; and by developing and disseminating research, information, and resources that enrich Head Start program delivery.
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Alexandria, VA
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
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Join us tomorrow for our virtual field trip to the National Zoo! 🦥 ✨
Are you ready to have lunch with a lemur? Join Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and National Head Start Association on Thursday, Dec 5 at 2p.m. ET for the live virtual program: Fancy Food. Young learners (ages 0-5) will sing, dance, and play as they learn about the favorite foods of the National Zoo’s red ruffed lemurs. Register for this free, virtual program at https://s.si.edu/4eWNkDK
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Woohoo!! We are so lucky to Rachel Robertson & Claire Goss come to the Parent and Family Engagement Conference!! #Parent24
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🏆 EXCITING NEWS! The Academy at NHSA has been honored with the 2025 Training APEX Award for Excellence in Training Programs, directly supporting Head Start staff! 🌟📚 Our award-winning program elevates standards, benefiting educators, children, and families within the Head Start community. Thank you for joining us on this journey! 🙌✨#NHSA #APEXAwardWinner #TheAcademyNHSA
The Academy at NHSA Receives 2025 Training APEX Award for Excellence in Training Programs
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Have you ever had a snack with a sea lion? On Thursday, Dec 5, join Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Celia the California sea lion, and National Head Start Association for a live virtual field trip: Fancy Food. Young learners (ages 0-5) will love sinking their teeth into 30 minutes of music, movement, and play-based learning as they discover what animals eat to stay healthy and strong. Register for this free, virtual program at https://s.si.edu/4eWNkDK
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I'm so proud to share that the Academy team at NHSA has (once again) been recognized as an APEX Award winner by Training Magazine! This was truly a team effort. It's an honor to work with a stellar group of people who are passionate about creating high-quality professional development opportunities for everyone working in #HeadStart programs. Dr. Deborah Bergeron Zuly Vazquez, M.Ed Ashley M. Annabel Storm Ashley Ranan Dennis Luebbers Jayne C. Kisha McCray , MSHS, MSW
Training magazine Announces Its 2025 Training APEX Awards Winners
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We are thrilled to share that the experts who produce the Teach. Play. Love. podcast, ✨ Rachel Robertson & Claire Goss, ✨ will be the closing speakers at this year’s Parent and Family Engagement Conference!! 🎙🎙 In this exciting session, you will be part of a live recording of this beloved podcast, known for its thoughtful insights on parenting, education, & fostering creativity in children. It has become a trusted resource for families and educators alike. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/eH8r_5Su
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Head Start Excellence in the Spotlight! Check out WDAM-TV in Mississippi's report on Pearl River Valley Opportunity Head Start! PRVO and 11 other #HeadStart programs across the country were recently recognized as NHSA Programs of Excellence for their outstanding commitment to early childhood education, family empowerment, and community impact. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyHeadStart #MississippiHeadStartAssociation #PearlRiverValleyOpportunity #RegionIVHeadStart #MississippiHeadStartAssociation
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🎉 It's National Education Week, and today we proudly celebrate National Education Support Professionals Day! 🙌 Let's recognize the incredible contributions of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support student success—from paraprofessionals to custodians, food service workers, and beyond. Your dedication makes a difference every day! 💙 Join in on the celebration and shoutout an amazing education support professional in your life below! 👇 #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #NationalEducationWeek
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