The multidisciplinary conferences attended by Head Start Knowledge and Information Management Services (HSKIMS) are gatherings of Head Start and Early Childhood experts. The conferences are an excellent means of sharing information, as well as keeping abreast of new developments in Head Start and Early Childhood, and thus gather ideas related to the Head Start community. HSKIMS exhibits under contract to the Office of Head Start and provides displays for the Administration for Children and Families as well.

August Events

August 25 – 30, 2008
Community Action Partnership Convention
www.communityactionpartnership.com
Location: Chicago Downtown Marriott magnificent Mile Hotel
Sponsored by: Community Action Partnership
The Community Action Partnership and its 1,000 member Community Action Agencies represent America’s poverty fighting network; who work to address causes and conditions of poverty and advocate for solutions to end it. Sessions in the following areas will be held: Head Start; Youth Programs; Emergency Preparedness; Building Communities, Serving Families, Advocating Opportunity, and CCA Management.
Visit us in Booth # 16

September Events

September 24-27, 2008
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference
http://www.alc2008.org
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Sponsored by: The Congressional Black Caucus
Theme: A World Of Difference For All Infants, Toddlers And Families
The objective of the Annual Legislative Conference is to educate individuals on pressing legislative and policy issues of critical concern to the African American community. The major components of ALC are the Issue Forums and Braintrusts convened by the members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
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October Events

October 19 –24, 2008
National Congress of American Indians Convention
www.ncai.org
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Phoenix, AZ
Sponsored by: National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the oldest and largest American Indian organization in the country, is hosting its 65th Annual Convention and Trade Show. NCAI advocates on behalf of tribal governments, promoting strong tribal-federal government-to-government policies, and promoting a better understanding among the general public regarding American Indian and Alaska Native governments, people and rights.
Visit us in Booth # 507

October 25 – 28, 2008
National Black Child Development Institute Annual Conference
http://www.nbcdi.org/ac
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Sponsored by: National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
The 38th Annual NBCDI conference is the leading professional development gathering for those working to improve the lives of children, especially African American children and those of color.  Every year thousands of educators and professionals in early care and education; elementary and secondary education and administration; child welfare and youth development; research; and local, state, and federal policy convene to gain knowledge and acquire the skills needed to ensure a quality future for all children and youth.
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October 25 – 30, 2008
NHSA 3rd Annual Directors Training
http://www.nhsa.org/training/director/index.htm
Location: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, St. Louis, MO
Sponsored by: National Head Start Association
A summit for new and experienced program directors who are involved in managing the daily operations of a Head Start program, human resource professionals, Board members, personnel managers, and anyone else who would simply like to become a more effective leader by strengthening their skills in managing people, projects, and processes.
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October 25 – 30, 2008
American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition
http://www.apha.org/meetings
Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
Sponsored by: American Public Health Association
The APHA Annual Meeting theme “Public Health Without Borders” will explore transnational public health, and will provide a forum to address a diversity of topics including immigrant and refugee health; water and land rights; coordinating disease surveillance and epidemiologic response activities across borders; air and water pollution management across borders; and the international transmission of socio-cultural behaviors with adverse health implications.
Visit us in Booth # 1233

October 27 – 30, 2008
DEC Annual Conference on Young Children with Special Needs & their Families
http://www.dec-sped.org/conference
Location: Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
Sponsored by: Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
The DEC conference is the only international conference that offers a comprehensive program covering issues in early intervention and early childhood special education. Benefit and grow professionally as you choose among nearly 250 sessions, posters, workshops, roundtable discussions, meetings - and more.  Access the latest in evidence-based research; learn what's working today.
Visit us in Booth # 30

October 28-31, 2008
The Office of Head Start National Dual Language Institute: A Time for Action
Location: Washington, D.C.
Registration is now open. Register Online at www.hsnrc.org Select "Dual Language Institute" under Highlights. This conference will bring together program directors, managers, teacher leaders, and parent leaders to learn more about how their programs can meet the needs of diverse populations and promote dual language learning. For more information, please see the Purpose and Goals (PDF, 24KB) and Save the Date  (PDF, 176KB). This conferences is for Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant Seasonal Head Start, and American Indian Alaska Native programs.
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