Save the date for our Annual Home-Based Institute! 

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

Online Registration - Register here!

Click to View: Brochure with Workshop Sessions

The Head Start & Early Head Start Home-Based Pre-Institute has two options to choose from on September 22, 2026.

Option 1: Overview and Orientation to the Head Start Home-Based Option will be a full-day, interactive session for staff who want to take a good look at the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards and how those requirements apply to the Home-Based option. Presenters will discuss practical applications for carrying out the requirements of Home-Based Head Start/Early Head Start.

Option 2: Growing Strong Families One Visit at a Time will be a full-day, interactive session where we will explore relationships and plant the seed as families work with us to help young children become lifelong learners. Our work with families to empower them as advocates for themselves and their families is part of the Head Start goals. We will make connections by building relationships for stronger families and children's success in school.

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 are available in the brochure (see link above). 

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