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Join your colleagues in Orlando, Florida
December 10-13 at the FHSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo,
"For the Record, Head Start Rocks!

Are you ready to get amped up? Energized to have one of the most exhilarating times of your Head Start career? Then look no further than to register and attend FHSA 25th Anniversary as we celebrate those who make Head Start happen: YOU! 

This year's keynote speaker is a Head Start alum who is now a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and film producer, sharing his powerful message of overcoming adversity to inspire others to chase their dreams. 

Featured Keynote Speaker

Freddie Stevenson, Head Start alum, is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, film producer, and former football fullback. From 2013 to 2016, Freddie made his name playing football at Florida State University, where he also won a National Championship. After college, Freddie signed with the Chicago Bears in 2017. After his career was cut short, he transitioned to life as an entrepreneur. Freddie has since launched a clothing line, written a bestselling book titled Trials to Triumph (2021), and recently released a documentary film, also titled Trials to Triumph (2023). Freddie's documentary follows his journey from being homeless to making it to the NFL, before having to reinvent himself after his playing career came to an abrupt end. He now shares his powerful message of overcoming adversity to inspire others to chase their dreams.

This year's conference is a valuable opportunity for Florida Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and Early Head Start—Child Care Partnerships Grantee Agencies CEOs, Directors, Site Managers, front-line staff, Center Coordinators, Teachers, Policy Council Members, Corporate Friends, and individual Friends to come to together and network with their colleagues in the state. Our conference will provide high-quality educational sessions and plenty of opportunities to engage in various in-depth educational sessions focusing on numerous subjects of interest to our community.

REGISTRATION RATES: Regular Registration ends November 19, 2024

Full Conference Registration Fee Includes:

• All roundtables, sessions, including the FAIMH Reflective Supervision Track
• Access to the FHSA 2024 Experience Hall
• Wednesday Awards Luncheon (Lunch provided)
• Keynote and Policy Luncheon (Lunch provided)
• Receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday (enjoy conversation, networking, and hors d'oeuvre and drinks)
• Thursday FHSA 25th Anniversary Party Like it's 1999 Celebration (Food action stations, drinks and dancing)
• Friday Conference Wrap-Up (Breakfast provided)

Conference Venue 

The FHSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando. As a Universal Orlando Partner Hotel, it is a short walk from Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Island of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay, the Orlando International Premium Outlets, and the Mall at Millenia are also within two miles.

FHSA has secured a room block that is open and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The room block expires on Tuesday, November 19, 2024,  or until it reaches capacity. The FHSA conference rate is offered three (3) days before and after the conference. The Group Discounted Rate is from $159 /per night++. 

FHSA conference rate is offered three (3) days pre- and post-conference.

The Group Discounted Rate is $159 per night++. To book your room, call Hilton Reservations at 1-800-222-8733 using the unique rate code (HE2) or use the "Book Now" button below.

Check-in is at 4:00 p.m., and Check-out is at 11:00 a.m. Use the "Book Now" button below to reserve your room, or call 1-800-222-TREE (8733) using the special rate code (HE2).

Parking: Overnight and event day self-parking rate is discounted to $15+ tax a night. 

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
5780 Major Boulevard | Orlando, FL 32819

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 CORPORATE PARTNERS & SPONSORS 

The FHSA Annual Conference is only affordable because of the generous sponsors who make this event an amazing experience for all attendees. Without their generous support, the conference would be nearly three times as expensive. Please show these Sponsors ♥ by thanking them and contacting them when you need any of their services.

 If you have questions, please call our office at (850) 694-6477 or email us at [email protected].