The Academy at NHSA
Welcome to Head Start's home for professional learning! For five decades, the National Head Start Association's research has supported and advanced early childhood educators across the country. The Academy is committed to building upon that legacy and helping Head Start prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities with practical tools, innovative strategies, and foundational competencies taught by leading experts.
Active Supervision Basics
In the early education field, safety is the number one priority, especially with young children who are constantly learning through exploration. Effective active supervision practices are key to ensuring staff can easily account for all children at all times and ensure they are safe. This course defines active supervision and explores strategies for ...Advocacy as a Leader
Advocacy as a Leader
Americans with Disabilities Act Basics
One key responsibility of Head Start and Early Head Start programs is to identify potential learning delays and disabilities in their children. This course covers the policies surrounding special education in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Learners who successfully complete this course understand the requirements set forth by the Americans ...Baton Rouge Leadership Training
Participants engaged in all aspects of leading a Head Start/Early Head Start site, learned about leadership styles and effective ways of leading organizations, collaborated with each other to share and learn, and improved leadership practices.Behavior Mastery Basics
Behavior Mastery BasicsBias Busters Basics
Whole Community Basics is a pre-service experience to ensure everyone in Head Start uses similar language and is coming to work with consistent sensitivities and understanding.
This course aligns with:
✓ The Office of Head Start's Whole Community initiativesBloodborne Pathogens Safety Basics
Children and adults in early care and education programs can be infected with serious viruses or bacteria and not even know it. Because of this serious risk, Head Start programs are required to follow certain procedures to help prevent the spread of bloodborne illnesses. This course explores best practice standards from the Occupational Safety Health ...Building Blocks for Healthy Self-Esteem in Preschoolers
NHSA’s Building Blocks for Healthy Self-Esteem in Preschoolers provides a how-to guide in building confidence and self-esteem in children.Building Relationships with Families
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Bus Driver and Monitor Basics
