2018 Region VIII
Head Start Association Conference
Hosted by the Utah Head Start Association
When
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 8:00 AM MST
-to-
Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1:30 PM MST
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Where
Sheraton Hotel Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah
150 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/UHSA2018
(801) 401-2000
Parking is free
Hotel Information
UHSA has made arrangements for a block of rooms with the Sheraton Hotel, where the conference will be held. You must reserve a room by November 2, to receive the special rate.
To make your reservation:- Call (801)401-2000 and request a reservation as part of the Region 8 Head Start Block.
There are several additional hotels nearby the Sheraton Hotel if you choose to go elsewhere. For a list of local hotels close to the venue, click here.
Transportation
The nearest airport is Salt Lake International Airport. https://www.slcairport.com/
For transportation information getting to and from the hotel and around Salt Lake City, click here.
Contact
Sam Garcia (Registration)
Utah Head Start Association
801-268-0056 ext. 209
sgarcia@ddivantage.org
Utah Head Start Association
info@uhsa.org
801-903-2960
Would you like to order a
t-shirt for the event?
We have created a universal "Ask me about Head Start" t-shirt that can be worn by anyone in any state or program. If you order by October 30th, you can have the t-shirt available at the conference through a group order. It would be great to have attendees wearing their t-shirts at the conference and walking around Salt Lake City!
Here is the order site:
Join us in Salt Lake City, Utah, November 14,15,16, 2018 for the
Region VIII Head Start Association Conference
Opening Keynote:
Jonathan Edison
Former Head Start student Jonathan Edison believes that all children can learn and that they can reach their full potential with a strong push from educators. Which is why Jonathan has become one of the most sought-after Head Start speakers across the country! Jonathan delivers spellbinding solutions, real-world insights and system-solving strategies to Head Start staff across the country. Jonathan’s mission is to inspire, empower and support HEAD START so that we can make sure that we give our children a HEAD START!
http://jonathanedison.com/inspired/head-start/
Closing Keynote:
Tommy Sheridan, Senior Director of Government Affairs NHSA
Registration Information
- Save on Early Bird Registration extended to July 20th for only $225 for all three days.
- Regular Registration starts July 23 for $245 for all three days. Registration is limited to 500 participants.
- Late Registration starts November 1 for $265 for all three days.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations submitted at least 30 days prior to the event (by October 14, 2018) will be subject to a $25 administrative fee per attendee. Cancellations received after this date will not be eligible for a refund. Substitutions are permitted with no fee and no limitations. Submit cancellation and substitution requests to Sam Garcia, sgarcia@ddivantage.org.
Schedule at a glance*
Topics include staff wellness, parent engagement & goal-setting, toxic stress and trauma, dealing with challenging behaviors, opioid issues, obesity prevention, leadership, and many more topics for Head Start staff, managers, directors, parents, and more. CEU and college credit will be available. Presentations by the National Centers, Regional Staff, and others.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Pre-conference sessions
Details and registration information HERE.
9:00-4:00 Staff Wellness & Teachstone Coaching
1:00 - 4:00 Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Network
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
8:00 a.m. Check in & Registration/Networking/Exhibitors Open
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:15 a.m. Opening Keynote
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Breakout sessions/Lunch on your own/Snacks Provided/Exhibitors Open
6:00 - 8:00 Leadership Reception - Separate registration is available. Flyer
Thursday, November 15, 2018
8:00 a.m. Networking /Exhibitors Open
8:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Breakout sessions/Snacks Provided
12:00 p.m - 1:15 p.m. Lunch provided
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Breakout sessions/Snacks Provided
5:30 p.m. Take a walking tour of Salt Lake City
Friday, November 16, 2018
8:00 a.m. Networking /Exhibitors Open
8:30 a.m. Breakout sessions
11:00 a.m. Closing Keynote
* schedule subject to change
Registrants can download the detailed schedule HERE.
Draft presentation descriptions and presenter bios HERE.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Thank you for supporting Head Start! We welcome you as a partner and hope you will join us at the conference in November.
For questions or information on becoming a sponsor or to reserve your space as an exhibitor, email info@uhsa.org or call 801-903-2960