R7HSA Intensive Training Series (ITS): Understanding the Basics of Facilities from Site Selection to Renovation to Ground-up Projects

Date: Time: Chapter: December 7, 2021 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm Orientation January 14, 2022 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Introduction Chapter 1: Family Development January 28, 2022 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Chapter 1: Continued February 11, 2022 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Chapter 2: Communication with skill and heart February 25, 2022 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Chapter ...Continue Reading...

This session will address topics such as: 5-year grant close out, financial reporting, administrative vs.
indirect costs, cost allocation plans and a deep dive into the requirements for the recent supplemental
funding related to COVID-19. Participants will leave this session with a better understanding of: the
required close out activities and timelines for their specific grant(s), how to determine administrative costs
and their relation to indirect costs, and how to draw down, track and report on the funds received under the
CARES Act, CRRSA and American Rescue Plan.

The Quality of Caregiver-Child Interactions for Infants and Toddlers (Q-CIT) is a reliable and valid observational tool to measure the quality of interactions between infants and toddlers (birth to 36 mos.) and their caregivers in early childhood settings.

February 7-9th Practice-Based Coaching Training hosted by the Missouri Head Start Association. Open to Region VII. T/TA instructors, Pam Kruger & Erin Schwartz.   Contact MHSA for details: Tina Bernskoetter Director-Executive Services Missouri Head Start Association tina@moheadstart.org www.moheadstart.org (573)884-5078 P.O. Box 817, Jefferson City, MO 65102

The Q.I. Network: What to Expect as a Member   Considering joining the Q.I. Network in 2022-23? Hear from a trainer, improvement coach, and analytics partner about what member programs are learning and accomplishing. Members enjoy cutting-edge data and quality tools that address Head Start Performance requirements. Programs from across the country are benchmarking their ...Continue Reading...

A healthy staff begins with a healthy organization. Creating a work environment where employees have resources, tools and a support system that empowers and motivates them is key. Nationally recognized with over 20 years experience in Head Start and a proven, research-based methodology, the UCLA Health Care Institute (HCI) presents its newest training which will ...Continue Reading...

REGISTER HERE! 2022 R7HSA Directors’ Caucus June 14-16, 2022 Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center Independence, MO View the event agenda HERE. Are you presenting? View the presenter guidelines here.

R7HSA Intensive Training Session: A Systems Approach to Responsive ERSEA Services The pandemic has intensified the commitment and importance of reaching and enrolling as many children and families as possible. This session will introduce participants to tools and resources that can assist building stronger ERSEA systems across their program. Fall is "Back to School" for ...Continue Reading...