The Learning Journey
Build stronger communication, feedback, and workplace well-being.
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Event Details
The Learning Journey: Communicate with Impact is a flexible, self-paced professional development experience designed to strengthen communication, feedback, professional growth, and workplace well-being across Head Start programs.
Led by Dr. Joe Hirsch, the Learning Journey combines short videos, articles, podcasts, reflections, practical resources, and activities that participants can complete on their own schedule. Each module focuses on strategies that can be applied to everyday interactions with colleagues, teams, and the people you support.
Who Should Participate?
The Learning Journey is designed for Head Start and Early Head Start professionals at all levels, including:
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Teachers and education staff
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Family services and support staff
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Program and administrative staff
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Managers and supervisors
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Directors and other program leaders
Some learning activities include additional content specifically designed for managers and directors, while the core Learning Journey is relevant to professionals throughout a Head Start program.
What You'll Explore
The Learning Journey includes three modules:
Module 1: Managing Difficult Conversations
Build skills for active listening, navigating challenging conversations, giving candid and caring feedback, and finding common ground.
Module 2: Asking Powerful Questions
Learn how to ask better questions, seek meaningful guidance, strengthen professional conversations, and support continued growth.
Module 3: Messages That Matter: Boosting Workplace Well-Being
Explore how communication and feedback can strengthen trust, connection, engagement, and well-being in the workplace.
Flexible, Self-Paced Learning
Participants move through the Learning Journey on their own schedule through a combination of videos, podcasts, articles, reflections, assessments, and practical tools. The experience is designed to make professional development easier to fit into the workday while providing opportunities to reflect, practice, and apply new strategies.
Certificate of Completion
Participants who complete the required Learning Journey content will receive a Certificate of Completion documenting their participation in the program.
