Parent and Family Engagement Conference

NHSA’s annual Parent and Family Engagement Conference is the only national event that focuses on how Head Start parents, families, and staff can best partner to promote both family engagement and children’s development.

We will explore a wide range of new resources and thinking on the forefront topics of early childhood development and how Head Start programs can address the needs of children, families, and staff.

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2023 Schedule at a Glance

Monday, Dec. 16

7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Local Program Tour (Ticketed Event)

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pre-conference sessions (Ticketed Events)

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

Tuesday, Dec. 17

7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
General Opening Session

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Parent Policy Council Dinner & Dance (Ticketed Event)

Wednesday, Dec. 18

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Party (Open to all attendees)

9Thursday, Dec. 1

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Closing Session

12:00 p.m.
Attendee Departure