Now accepting workshop proposals for the Annual Home-Based Institute!

Do you have valuable knowledge and experience in home-based practices? Then, we invite you to submit proposals for workshop presentations at our 37th Annual Home-Based Institute in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on September 22 & 23, 2026.

We encourage you to share your insights with our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your expertise and engage with others who are eager to learn from your experience. 

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Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
Head Start & Early Head Start Home-Based Pre-Institute 

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2025 - Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
The 37th Annual Head Start & Early Head Start Home-Based Institute

Event Brochure- coming Summer 2026

Online Registration - opening Summer 2026

The Head Start & Early Head Start Home-Based Pre-Institute information is coming soon.

The Head Start & Early Head Start Home-Based Institute is a unique training event designed for new and experienced home visitors, as well as other staff working in programs that utilize the home-based model for delivering Head Start or Early Head Start services. The Institute also welcomes those programs and staff who are interested in learning more about the Head Start home-based option or who are considering a home-based model as a temporary option. New home visitors and home visitors who would like a review or refresher course may also wish to attend The Home-Based Pre-Institute on September 22, 2026.

Attendees will choose from a selection of workshops at registration. Workshop details will be available Summer 2026.

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