The Michigan Head Start Association invites you to be a member of the
ERSEA Learning Community

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 
(Last of 3 meetings for the 2017-2018 series)

As part of the ERSEA Learning Community, we are providing you the opportunity to meet three times annually for peer-to-peer professional development and networking as well as to share resources. The intended audience is Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) team members and specialists.

 

"Engaging the Family: Strategies for Boosting Participation in Head Start Programs"

Morning Session

Researchers from Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State will present findings from a joint parent survey and focus group they conducted to learn how to best engage families in Head Start programming. Families from Early Head Start and Child Care Partnerships were queried.

Afternoon Session

Please welcome Rachel Pritchard, Great Start Systems Specialist, and Holly Wingard, Director, Training and Technical Assistance Systems, Early Childhood Investment Corp., as they present a session on family engagement at the next ERSEA Learning Community. Come prepared to hear new strategies and tips, and share those that have worked in your agencies.

 

Registration:
The registration rate below is set up to allow one individual to register for the third meetings of the three meeting series.
Member Rate: $125
Non-Member Rate: $150
Morning coffee and lunch is included with each meeting.

Parking Information: Free outdoor parking is available adjacent to the University Club of MSU.

Overnight Information: Candlewood Inn and Suites is attached to the University Club of MSU and can provide a conference rate. Please let them know you are attending a conference at the University Club of MSU.

Tentative Schedule:
10:00am - 10:15am   Welcome & Introductions
10:15am - 12:00pm   Speakers
12:00pm - 1:00pm     Lunch
1:00pm - 3:30pm       Speakers

Register Now!