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Upcoming Events

Check out these training and technical assistance (TTA) opportunities from the Office of Head Start. Each event focuses on a topic that is important to the Head Start program and early childhood field.

Register now for upcoming TTA opportunities that interest you!

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January 14, 2026 | 1:00 pm–2:00 pm ET
Hosted by: OHS National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Location: Online

Foundations of Trauma-informed Care in Head Start Programs: Part 1

This two-part series is designed to strengthen trauma-informed care in early childhood settings. It also includes opportunities for peer discussion and strategy sharing. Join this learning series to explore data-driven strategies and lessons from deeper trauma work to best support children and families.

January 20, 2026 | 2:00 pm–3:30 pm ET
Hosted by: OHS National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Location: Online

New Health Manager Orientation Office Hours

These office hours orient new health managers to the knowledge, skills, and practices needed to establish and oversee Head Start health services. Learn how the Health Manager Orientation Guide and the Head Start Health Services Competencies can support your  daily work. Each 90-minute session includes Q&A facilitated by experienced staff and our subject matter experts.  

If you have questions you want the group to address, please write to the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety at health@ecetta.info.

January 21, 2026 | 1:00 pm–2:00 pm ET
Hosted by: OHS National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Location: Online

Foundations of Trauma-informed Care in Head Start Programs: Part 2

This two-part series is designed to strengthen trauma-informed care in early childhood settings. It also includes opportunities for peer discussion and strategy sharing. Join this learning series to explore data-driven strategies and lessons from deeper trauma work to best support children and families.

January 26, 2026 | 1:00 pm–2:30 pm ET
Hosted by: OHS National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Location: Online

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation National Office Hours

This series of national office hours highlights components of successful mental health consultation (MHC) in Head Start programs. This forum occurs each month from September 2025 to March 2026. Kadija Johnston, LICSW, and Amy Hunter, LICSW, from the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety address questions from participants and offer in-depth information on a variety of topics related to MHC. The national office hours focus on participants’ questions and concerns, and a range of other topics.

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