Join us at the Kentucky Head Start Association 2025 Conference as we celebrate a remarkable milestone: "60 Years of Head Start: Empowering Children for a Lifetime." This theme honors the legacy of Head Start while looking ahead to the future of early childhood education in the Commonwealth.
For six decades, Head Start programs across Kentucky have united leaders, educators, parents, and community partners to create opportunities that shape the lives of children and families. This year’s conference will highlight innovative practices and strengthen the collaborative spirit that drives us forward—empowering children to thrive and laying the foundation for lifelong success.
Through dynamic sessions and discussions, we’ll explore strategies to ensure every child and program in Kentucky has the tools to succeed—not just today, but for generations to come. Together, we’ll celebrate the past, embrace the present, and envision the future of Head Start’s mission to transform lives across the Commonwealth.
We are excited to present three tracks during the conference, which will provided insight and resources for Parents, Head Start Staff, and Leadership.
Tracks will have four sessions on both Tuesday and Wednesday, with TRIS hours available for various sessions.
Registration Rates:
Head Start Staff: $350
Parents: $250
KHSA Conference is the perfect platform to showcase your brand, build relationships, and make a lasting impact on early childhood education. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your brand and support the mission of Head Start!
By sponsoring, you’ll gain visibility, engage with our network, and promote your products or services to professionals who are shaping the future of Head Start programs. Align your brand with a mission that transforms lives by supporting early learning, family empowerment, and community development.
We offer multiple sponsorship packages to meet your unique goals and ensure your partnership delivers maximum value, or contact us today for a customizable package.
Sponsorship Opportunities, with highlighted benefit:
Advocate Sponsor - $7,500: Exclusive opportunity to speak directly with KHSA Board Members during lunch on December 8th.
Champion Sponsor - $5,000: Opportunity for 20-minute remarks during Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s lunch.
Builder Sponsor - $3,000: Opportunity for 10-minute remarks during Wednesday’s or Thursday’s opening session.
Partner Sponsor - $1,500: Exhibit booth included with priority placement.
Friend Sponsor - $750: Logo placement on printed At-A-Glance schedule for all attendees.
For more details, including all sponsorship benefits, click here.
Exhibit Hall $350
Showcase your products, services, and innovations to Head Start decision-makers. Non-profits and government groups qualify for special pricing.
The exhibitor package includes a table and chairs, meals for two representatives, and promotion during the opening session to encourage attendee visits.
Vendors responsible for costs related to optional electric, audio, visual, or other exhibit services.
Amanda Huff has dedicated over 18 years to the Head Start mission, beginning her career as a Teacher Assistant before advancing to Lead Teacher for Early Head Start and later serving as a Family Advocate.
I have worked for Murray Head Start in Murray KY for a total of 12 years-4 part time and 8 full time. I have been a Registered Dietitian for 25 years-working in all areas of health-1st Steps, Nursing homes, Group homes, and Acute Care.
With over 23 years of experience in early childhood education and family support-including her work with Community Action of Southern Kentucky's Head Start program as a teacher, mentor coach, and area manager-Andrea's passion for prevention runs deep.
Kaity Kellett brings 14 years of experience in early childhood education, including eight years as a Head Start/Early Head Start teacher.
She focuses on workforce solutions for the Early Childhood Education and Care field and works closely with the Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood to support and expand its Registered Apprenticeship portfolio.
Over 37 years of dedicated experience working with children and families in the social services field, including work within school systems supporting children with disabilities, inpatient mental health services, and in-home family preservation programs.
With 10+ years in early childhood mental health, she consults on Pyramid Model Initiatives coaching implementation practices and plan sustainability. She trains on early childhood trauma, chronic stress, trauma-informed care, social-emotional development.
A transformational leader with more than 30 years of proven performance in the fields of nonprofit and organizational management, adult education and workforce development, as well as early childhood education and family engagement.
In her current role, Rebecca leads efforts to grow and strengthen the Early Childhood workforce, with a focus on the Early Childhood Registered Apprenticeship program, which provides educators with hands-on training and helps them build meaningful careers
Sonia Cabell, Ph.D., is the R. Keith and Patricia Duggins Sigmon Endowed Professor of Reading Education in the School of Teacher Education and core faculty in the Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University. Before receiving her Ph.D.
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SSR provides Playcraft Systems commercial playgrounds tailored for Head Starts, delivering safe, durable, developmentally appropriate outdoor play environments with expert guidance from design through installation.
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