NHSA

NHSA is the central association for the Head Start workforce and serves as the national voice for early childhood education and leadership on Capitol Hill... The National Head Start Association's mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. NHSA is committed to the belief that every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in life. We are the voice for more than 1 million children, 275,000 staff, and 1,600 grant recipients in the United States. Since 1974, NHSA has worked for policy changes that ensure all income-eligible children have access to the Head Start model... NHSA offers the most comprehensive professional development program focussed explicitly on Head Start and Early Head Start. The Academy at NHSA, alongside our national conferences and policy institutes, provide training to more than 6,000 staff, parents and teachers each year.

Also known as: National Head Start Association, NHSA Career Center

Primary location: Alexandria United States