2023 HSC Annual Conference Call for Presenters
Head Start California invites YOU to submit a proposal to present at the upcoming 2023 VIRTUAL Annual Conference. The event will be held February 6-8, 2023, virtually on a platform that makes it easy for you, the speaker, to present (pre-recorded, on-demand viewing for attendees) and engaging for the attendee (scheduled Q/A times published to attendees where you can turn your camera on to answers questions just like you would in person) February 2023!
The Head Start California Annual Conference is the Association’s signature event where you will have the opportunity to gain experience and recognition by presenting in front of a statewide Head Start audience!
When considering your submission, please be prepared to select a track. Most workshops will be pre-recorded and should be no less than 30 minutes and no longer than an hour. Some speakers will be requested to participate in a live Q/A for their workshop.
Proposals MUST address health disparities and inequities wherever possible and appropriately integrate COVID19 guidance.
Education Conference
HSC’s Education Conference advances the knowledge and skills of those who educate children aged zero – to five. This event imparts developmentally appropriate practices, teaches critical new skills, and broadens awareness among Head Start educators.
Audience: Teachers, Site Managers, Home Based Supervisors, Child Development & Education Managers, Family & Community Partnership Managers, & Program Directors for both Head Start & Early Head Start.
Conference Tracks:
Language & Literacy
Social Emotional Learning
Governance & Leadership
School Readiness/Transition
Data/Assessment
Reducing Bias/Increasing Equity
Special consideration will be given to topics on the following subjects:
• Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
• Wellness for both the child and the teacher
• Leadership challenges
• How to create a culturally competent classroom
• Children with different capacities
• Strengthening Infant/Toddler Mental Health & Caregiver relationships
• Assessment tools for children with special needs
• Early Head Start
Parent & Family Engagement Conference
HSC’s Parent & Family Engagement conference provides training for Head Start parents and the staff who work with and support parents & families. The conference will include the latest content and updates from the Office of Head Start.
Audience: Head Start Parents/Guardians, Parent Involvement Coordinator, Policy Council Members, Family Service Outreach Workers & Advocates.
Conference Tracks:
Home Visiting
Family Engagement
Collaboration
Parent Leadership
School Readiness/Transition
Special consideration will be given to topics on the following subjects:
Workshops submitted on the following topics in both English AND Spanish
• Male Engagement/Fatherhood
• Responses to Stress & Grief with Children
• Parents as Partners: parents as the child’s first teacher, how to better support parents partnering with their child’s teacher
• Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
• How to discuss racism with children
• Milestone development
• Social bias and challenges parents of color endure
• Collaboration
• Home Visiting / Family Engagement
• Trauma Response Practices for Staff and Families
If you have questions on anything listed above, please contact Kindell Graham, the Engagement Coordinator, at kindell@headstartca.org