About the Conference

The Idaho Head Start Association Annual Conference, Membership Meetings and Awards Luncheon welcomes the Head Start community from throughout Idaho. Come to learn, network and experience the power of Head Start. Attend informational sessions, enjoy inspiring speakers, advocate for Head Start at the Idaho Statehouse and celebrate the winners of the IHSA awards.

Schedule at a Glance

Feb. 3 Pre-Conference

9:00-3:00 Health Manager Network Meeting: Engaging Families in Health
*Separate registration required → Register here.

1:00-4:00 Mind in the Making - 7 Skills Every Child Needs - FREE

Feb. 4 Conference Day One

6:00-8:00 Breakfast

8:30-9:15 Opening Session

Representative Ilana Rubel

Allen Mattison

Head Start Healthy Start Parent Panel

9:15-12:00 Networking with Peers/Break Out Sessions by Track (Director, Health, Education, Family Services and Parent/Advocate)

Lunch with Presentation by Tommy Sheridan

1:00-2:00 Head Start Healthy Start Campaign Report

2:00-3:45 Networking with Peers/Break Out Sessions by Track

4:00-5:30 IHSA Business Meeting

5:45-7:00 Head Start at the Statehouse Orientation

6:00-9:00 IHSA Board Meeting

Feb. 5 Conference Day 2

6:00-7:00 Breakfast

7:30 Leave for Statehouse

8:00-11:00 Head Start at the Statehouse

8:00-11:00 Directors/Managers Networking (optional)

11:30-1:30 IHSA Awards Luncheon

2:00 Return to hotel

2:45-3:45 Debrief and next steps

4:00 Adjourn