MAP
Region VII Management Acceleration Program
The Region VII Management Acceleration Program (MAP) is an expansive training program that provides Head Start/Early Head Start Directors & Managers a solid foundation of Head Start principles and management practices. Participants begin a professional development journey that takes them through a continuum of learning of key Head Start systems.
Designed specifically for Head Start staff new to their current position two years or less, the Management Acceleration Program is the Region 7 road map to a better understanding and navigation of the Head Start Program since 2008. Though designed for Head Start Management Staff, other Grantee management who may also benefit from this program include: Executive Directors, Fiscal Officers, and Human Resource Managers.
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MAP CLASS of 2026-2027 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!The Region VII Management Acceleration Program (MAP) is a MAP registration $1975: Lock in your guaranteed seat for all three dates, earn your |
Leadership/Governance/Management Systems Wheel
October 19, 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
DoubleTree Hotel, 10100 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210
Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA), Health/Mental Health, and Education/Disabilities
March 2 – 3, 2027 8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day
Stoney Creek Hotel, 18011 Bass Pro Dr., Independence, MO 64055
Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE)
June 7, 2027 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Embassy Suites by Hilton KCI, 640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy., Kansas City, MO 64153
Lodging will be the responsibility of the participant. Room block information provided with registration confirmation. Continental breakfast, lunch, and am/pm breaks will be provided each
