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Together for Head Start: A Webinar Series for Champions and Changemakers

June 18 - December 24, 2025

This series empowers educators, advocates and grantees with the tools to protect and strengthen Head Start—from navigating policy and funding to mobilizing communities and engaging lawmakers. Join our email list to access registration once it’s live! #TogetherforHeadStart 

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Series Overview

Head Start is at a critical crossroads—and your voice matters more than ever.

This multi-part webinar series is designed to equip Head Start grantees, early childhood educators, and advocates with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to protect and strengthen Head Start at every level. From understanding federal funding and enrollment challenges to mastering media outreach and building state-level coalitions, each session offers timely insights and actionable guidance. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned leader, you’ll gain practical skills to:

  • Navigate policy and funding landscapes
  • Engage with Congress and state partners
  • Mobilize your community and amplify your message
  • Take immediate action to support Head Start locally and nationally

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Audience

This webinar series is intended for any and all champions of Head Start – including:

  • Head Start Regional and Association Leaders & Staff
  • Head Start Grantee Leaders & Staff
  • Local, Regional & Federal Early Childhood System Leaders
  • Early Childhood Professionals
  • Policymakers, Advocates & Influencers
  • Parents of Young Children & Supporters of Early Childhood

Webinar #1

Title: Using Your Voice: Advocacy for Head Start Grantees

Date: Wednesday, June 18

Description: Advocacy is a powerful way to elevate the voices of Head Start programs and ensure their long-term sustainability. But what kinds of advocacy are Head Start staff actually allowed to engage in?

Hear from Samuel Bagenstos, former General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as expert panelists from Southwest Human Development, Eve Del Real, Head Start Director and David Roth-Gonzalez, Parent & Policy Council Treasurer. Together, they will discuss common questions and misconceptions about federal advocacy for Head Start professionals.

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Upcoming Webinars

Check back often to sign up for future webinars as registration becomes available over the coming months. We will be hosting a new webinar approximately 1x/month through the end of 2025. Throughout the series, the webinars will feature the following topics presented by early childhood experts and leaders throughout the field:

  • Under enrollment
  • Grant process
  • Congressional advocacy
  • Working with state leaders
  • How to secure earned media
  • Nutritional health
  • Maternal health

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Sign up for our email to get access to registration for upcoming webinars. You’ll also receive resources to engage in the fight for Head Start, as well as other tools and learning opportunities for you and your team.

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Our Voices Matter: Keep Fighting for Head Start!

Head Start is at risk. The proposed FY26 budget includes flat funding for the program. Tell Congress: flat funding isn’t enough – our children deserve more!

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