Join your colleagues in Orlando, Florida
October 1-4 at the FHSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo,
"For the Record, Head Start Rocks!

Are you ready to get amped up? Energized to have one of the most exhilarating times of your Head Start career? Then look no further than to register and attend FHSA 25th Anniversary as we celebrate those who make Head Start happen: YOU! 


This year's keynote speaker is a Head Start alum who is now a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and film producer, sharing his powerful message of overcoming adversity to inspire others to chase their dreams. 

Featured Keynote Speaker

Freddie Stevenson, Head Start alum, is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, film producer, and former football fullback. From 2013 to 2016, Freddie made his name playing football at Florida State University, where he also won a National Championship. After college, Freddie signed with the Chicago Bears in 2017. After his career was cut short, he transitioned to life as an entrepreneur. Freddie has since launched a clothing line, written a bestselling book titled Trials to Triumph (2021), and recently released a documentary film, also titled Trials to Triumph (2023). Freddie's documentary follows his journey from being homeless to making it to the NFL, before having to reinvent himself after his playing career came to an abrupt end. He now shares his powerful message of overcoming adversity to inspire others to chase their dreams. 

 

This year's conference is a valuable opportunity for Florida Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and Early Head Start—Child Care Partnerships Grantee Agencies CEOs, Directors, Site Managers, front-line staff, Center Coordinators, Teachers, Policy Council Members, Corporate Friends, and individual Friends to come to together and network with their colleagues in the state. Our conference will provide high-quality educational sessions and plenty of opportunities to engage in various in-depth educational sessions focusing on numerous subjects of interest to our community.

REGISTRATION RATES: Early Registration ends August 16, 2024

Member Type

Early (07/15/24 - 08/16/24)

Regular (08/17/24 - 09/30/24)

On-Site (10/01/24 - 10/03/24)

 FHSA Member

$400

$450

$475

 Non-member

 $525

$575

$600

 

Full Conference Registration Fee Includes:

  • All roundtables, sessions, including the FAIMH Reflective Supervision Track
  • Access to the FHSA 2024 Experience Hall
  • Wednesday Awards Luncheon (Lunch provided)
  • Keynote and Policy Luncheon (Lunch provided)
  • Receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday (enjoy conversation, networking, and hors d'oeuvre and drinks)
  • Thursday FHSA 25th Anniversary Party Like it's 1999 Celebration (Hors d'oeuvre, drinks and dancing)
  • Friday Conference Wrap-Up (Breakfast provided)

 

Conference Venue

 

The FHSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando. As a Universal Orlando Partner Hotel, it is a short walk from Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Island of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay, the Orlando International Premium Outlets, and the Mall at Millenia are also within two miles.

FHSA has secured a room block that is open and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The block expires Monday, September 09, 2024, or until it reaches capacity. 

FHSA conference rate is offered three (3) days pre- and post-conference.

The Group Discounted Rate is $159 per night++. To book your room, call Hilton Reservations at 1-800-222-8733 using the unique rate code (FH2) or use the "Book Now" button below.

Check-in is at 4:00 p.m., and Check-out is at 11:00 a.m. Use the "Book Now" button below to reserve your room, or call 1-800-222-TREE (8733) using the special rate code (FH2).

Parking: Overnight and event day self-parking rate is discounted to $15+ tax a night. 

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
5780 Major Boulevard | Orlando, FL 32819