Here's what you need to know

 

  1.  Have you heard? FHSA is partnering with First Day Learning to offer flexible, high‑quality pre‑service training for the 2026–2027 program year. Sessions cover Supporting Autism, Family Engagement, Teacher Success, Classroom Environments, and Teaching Replacement Behaviors. FHSA members save $15 using discount code FLA‑HSA‑186 by visiting our trainings website.

  2. FHSA Annual Conference Registration Closes in 34 Days. Secure your spot for Orlando, October 27–29, and lock in your savings. With 30+ high‑impact sessions spanning leadership, challenging behaviors, disabilities, mental health, fiscal management, and federal monitoring, this year’s conference is built to elevate every role in your program. Exhibitor and sponsorship registration closes even sooner — August 22 — so reserve your booth or secure your sponsorship today.

  3. ICYMI: NHSA has released two essential webinars to help programs gear up for the upcoming NPRM, Modernize the Head Start Program by Reducing Requirements and Enhancing Alignment with State and Local Systems.Head Start Act 101: Turn Legalese into LegalEASY (aired July 23) and Head Start Act 201: Comparing the Act to the HSPPS (aired July 30) walk through what the Act requires versus what regulations can change. Understanding these distinctions is key to shaping strong, informed comments. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to watch the recordings so you’re ready to respond.

Please visit our WYNTK resource webpage, for archived WYNTK and FHSA events for more information. If there is something else you need guidance on, let us know - we are happy to connect with you and learn how FHSA can serve you better.  

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA  

Florida Head Start Association

325 John Knox Road, Building L, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 782-4049
[email protected]

www.FLHeadStart.org