1. ICYMI: Early Efforts | Creating a Shared Vision: Aligning State Early Childhood Systems and Head Start, aired October 5, 2021, a conversation with national, state, and Head Start leaders to discuss opportunities to work more closely together, aligning systems, increasing state investments in Head Start, and enhancing services for children and families.The Hunt Institute 
   
   
2. New Resource on the IPD: The Beginning Teachers Series (Infant and Toddler) in Spanish, The Beginning Teachers Series (Infant and Toddler) is now available in Spanish on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio! This nine-course series is the perfect tool for onboarding new education staff. It can also be used as a refresher for experienced infant/toddler teachers and family child care providers. National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning. Updated October 6, 2021
   
   

3. Download Tips for Family-Style Dining, Learn more about the benefits of family-style dining and how to make the most out of this educational experience with our worksheet. Compliments from the National CACFP Association

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