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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.

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June 22–24, 2026 | 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET
Hosted by: The Administration for Children and Families
Location: Arlington, VA

ACF's National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC)

The Administration for Children and Families’ National Research Conference on Early Childhood 2026 (NRCEC 2026) will be held June 22—24, 2026, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. The conference, formerly known as Head Start’s National Research Conference on Early Childhood, has been held annually since 1991. It highlights cutting edge research on early childhood programs serving young children and their families.

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