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HSC Joins 70 Head Start Advocates from California in Washington, D.C.
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Sep 28

Head Start California joined 70 advocates in D.C. to urge Congress to increase funding, support the Head Way Act, and highlight Head Start's vital...

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Updates from the CHSSCO Director, Ristyn Woolley (August Recap)
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Aug 31

Get the latest updates from CHSSCO Director Ristyn Woolley on California Head Start programs, staffing, events, and state workgroups advancing early...

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Commission on Teacher Credentialing Convenes Child Development Permit Workgroup
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Aug 30

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing formed a Child Development Permit Workgroup to update permit structures, emphasizing equity and...

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Ristyn Woolley Appointed Head Start Collaboration Director
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Jul 25

Ristyn Woolley is appointed Director of California Head Start Collaboration Office, bringing 24+ years in early learning to enhance Head Start...

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Media Release: Head Start California Welcomes New Executive Director, Melanee Cottrill
Posted In: Media Releases,
Date posted Jul 18

Head Start California appoints Melanee Cottrill as its first female executive director, bringing nonprofit leadership and advocacy expertise to...

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HSC Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Board Members
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Jun 1

HSC Board welcomes Juan Cisneros and Michelle Dove as new members representing North Coast and Migrant Clusters. Join Head Start committees to make...

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Blending, Braiding and Layering with Head Start Webinar: Recording is now available
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted May 31

Watch the Head Start California webinar on blending, braiding, and layering funding to maximize resources for early childhood programs. Recording...

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Managers and Directors Institute convenes 200 Head Start leaders
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted May 23

Head Start California’s 2023 Managers and Directors Institute united 250+ leaders in Sacramento, featuring expert speakers and a new fiscal track...

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Advocacy Day Brings More than 100 Head Start Parents & Staff to the State Capitol
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Mar 29

Over 100 Head Start parents and staff from 40 organizations united at Advocacy Day in Sacramento to promote increased funding and grassroots advocacy.

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2023 Annual Conference Recap
Posted In: HSC Updates,
Date posted Feb 27

Head Start California celebrates the success of the 2023 Virtual Annual Conference, featuring over 40 sessions, engaging keynotes, interactive...

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Seven Head Start leaders selected to serve on UPK Workgroup
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Dec 6

Seven Head Start leaders join the Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Workgroup, advancing early childhood education quality and access in California.

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Tell Congress to Hold the Line for Head Start in the federal budget
Posted In: Advocacy & Policy News,
Date posted Nov 9

Join the National Head Start Association's call to Congress to secure a $1 billion funding increase for Head Start in FY 2023. Act now!

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