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  1. Children’s Transitions to Kindergarten May Benefit from Effective Coordination Across Early Childhood and K-12 Systems, Research emphasizes that well-supported kindergarten transitions build on the skills developed in high-quality early care and education (ECE) settings such as Head Start, set the tone for children’s relationships with teachers and engagement in school, and provide a strong foundation for their education and future success. Child Trends, August 18, 2022

  2. Racial Justice Resources to Promote Social and Emotional Skills Webinar Series, this three-part series begins Thursday, September 01, 2022, and runs through September 15, 2022. The series supports early childhood staff in building young children’s social and emotional skills by discussing race and diversity. Join these webinars to learn more about celebrating identities, building community, and resolving conflicts with resources designed for young children, their families, and the staff who care for them. Hosted by the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety and Sesame Street in Communities 

  3. Team Engagement: From Hiring to Sustainability, Wednesday, August 24, 2022 @ 3:00 PM ET, Join Rapid Response Virtual Home Visiting for this webinar, where they will reflect on staff engagement during the pandemic and “Great Resignation,” consider strategies for engaging new candidates, lessons learned from onboarding remotely, and keeping a team motivated as our communities of practice keep evolving in home visiting.

Please visit our COVID-19 Resource page, which is updated regularly, and the FHSA events list for more information. If there is something else you need guidance on, let us know - we will continue to work with state agencies and partners to answer your questions. 

Sincerely, 

Wanda Minick 
Executive Director 
FHSA  

Florida Head Start Association

111 N. Gadsden Street, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 694-6477
[email protected]

www.FLHeadStart.org