Washington State Association of Head Start & ECEAP

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.

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!