Join us in Olympia February 7-9th to learn about what is happening in Olympia & Washington DC, and attend workshops on key issues and challenges faced by our children, families and programs.
And don't forget about our annual Advocacy Day!
Bring your parents and staff to our Advocacy Day February 8th, 2017. We will be rallying and holding meetings with our State Legislators.
Dates: |
February 7-9, 2017 |
Location: |
Red Lion Hotel, Olympia WA |
Deadlines: |
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Registration: |
Register here! |
Agenda: |
Draft Agenda |
Fees: |
$225 Member, $290 Non-member, $125 one day fee |
Accommodations: |
Call 1-800-RedLion for reservations at Government Rate. |
Information: |
Email or call Katy or Hana at 425-453-1227. |
Schedule:
February 7th - 9:30am - 5pm (lunch included)
Includes:
- Melissa Benaroya, Fostering Empathy in our Children
- Lauren Mims, Former Assistant Director of the White House initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
- Shereese Rhodes & Christianna Clinton, Family Engagement and support from a parent perspective
- State and Federal Legislative Update
- Melissa Benaroya, Childproof Parenting: Building your Parenting Toolbox
- Directors' Meeting
- Grassroots Organizing
- Focus Group for Parents and Staff: How can Head Start/ECEAP support parents’ educational achievements?
- Legislative Panel discussion
February 8 - Advocacy Day! 8:30-4 (breakfast & box lunch included)
Includes:
- Governor Inslee, breakfast keynote
- Head Start longitudinal data workshop
- Grand Canyon University informational session
- Advocacy Day Training 10-11:30am
- Rally on Capitol Steps with legislators and parents 2:15-2:45
February 9 - 8:30am - 12:00 noon (breakfast included)
A New Day for Head Start and ECEAP
What's next for our programs and families with the new administration and new leadership in our state legislature and departments?
Includes:
- Director Ross Hunter and Kelli Bohanon, Department of Early Learning
- Senator Hans Zeiger, Chair of Early Learning and K-12 Committee
- Jennifer Tran, Budget & Policy Center
- Mona Johnson, Director of Student Support,, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Parent Ambassador Graduation
Call 1-800-RedLion and tell them you're with WSA Head Start & ECEAP to get your hotel rooms!
Advocacy Day Flyer
Board Positions Open:
American Indian/Alaska Native Rep: This position is open to anyone from an American Indian/Alaska Native Head Start Program.
ECEAP Staff Rep: This position is open to staff members from an ECEAP program.
Early Head Start Parent: This position is open to parents from an EHS program.
Head Start Parent: This position is open to parents from an HS program.
Board Flyer/Information
Board Member Job Description
Board Member Application Word Version
Big thank you to our sponosrs!
SA Winter Association Meeting & Advocacy Day
Dates: |
February 11-13, 2014 |
Location: |
Red Lion Hotel, Olympia WA |
Deadlines: |
Hotel - 2/20 |
Registration: |
Registration Link |
Agenda: |
Draft Agenda |
Fees: |
$215 member Registration Fee, includes 2 lunches, 2 breakfast. $275 non-member |
Accommodations: |
Call 1-800-RedLion for reservations at Government Rate. |
Information: |
Email or call Katy Warren at 425-453-1227. |
The WSA Winter Meeting and Advocacy Day is February 11-13 in Olympia, and we have a lot to advocate for this year!
It's going to be a great event
- See more at: http://wsa.iescentral.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=mf_event_detail&event_time_id=28#sthash.9GkLGoYX.dpuf
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