monthly webinars

The Waitlist Isn’t Random:
Building Smarter Selection Criteria in Head Start

January 27, 2026 @ 2-4pm

In this webinar, participants will learn how to confidently review, analyze, and update their Head Start selection criteria to ensure children with the greatest need rise to the top of the waitlist—every time.

We’ll break down how to evaluate your current point system, identify gaps or outdated indicators, and align criteria with real community needs, Head Start Performance Standards, and equity-focused practices. Participants will leave with practical strategies to strengthen their selection process, defend their decisions, and ensure their program is serving the families who need it most—not just the ones who applied first.

You’ll learn how to:

Review and analyze your current selection criteria for effectiveness
Identify over- and under-weighted factors in your point system
Update criteria to reflect current family and community needs
Ensure compliance while advancing equity and access

Build a selection process you can explain, defend, and stand behind

Pause. Assess. Adjust.
Mid-Year Family Reviews That Actually Matter

February 24, 2026 @ 2-4pm

Mid-year family assessments are more than a compliance task—they’re a critical opportunity to pause, reassess, and realign support for the families you serve. Yet many Family Support Workers find themselves rushing through updates that feel repetitive, unclear, or disconnected from real family progress.

This practical, engaging webinar is designed for Family Support Workers and Family Service staff within Head Start Program who want clarity, confidence, and purpose when completing mid-year family assessments.

Participants will learn:

What mid-year family assessments are intended to accomplish
Why reviewing and updating family goals mid-year strengthens outcomes and relationships
How to conduct meaningful assessment conversations that reflect families’ current realities
How to document progress, barriers, and next steps in a way that is clear, defensible, and monitor-ready

Through real-world examples, guided reflection, and practical tools, participants will walk away with a step-by-step process they can use immediately—no guessing, no scrambling at the end of the year.

This session shifts mid-year assessments from “just another requirement” to a powerful tool for supporting families, reducing staff burnout, and ensuring services remain responsive, intentional, and effective.

Marketing 101: Smarter Recruitment Strategies for Head Start Programs

March 31, 2026 @ 2-4pm

Recruitment isn’t about “getting the word out.” It’s about getting the right families to say yes—and stay.
This practical, no-fluff webinar is designed for Head Start and Early Head Start professionals who want to strengthen enrollment by using clear, intentional marketing strategies that actually connect with families in their communities.

Participants will learn how to identify and understand their target audience, communicate in ways that build trust, and develop a recruitment-focused marketing plan that supports both enrollment and retention. We’ll break down marketing strategies that work for programs of any size or budget and show you how to effectively use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to reach families where they already are.

This session also creates space to network with peer programs, share real-world strategies, and walk away with ideas you can implement immediately—no marketing degree required.

You’ll walk away knowing how to:

Clearly define and understand your target families
Communicate your program’s value in a way that families relate to
Build a recruitment marketing plan that supports long-term retention
Use effective marketing strategies—regardless of budget
Leverage social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) for outreach and enrollment
Exchange ideas and proven practices with other Head Start programs

If enrollment feels harder than it should, this session will help you fix that—strategically, not desperately.

WORKING SMARTER CONSULTING | SOLUTIONS FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS | EDUCATION CONSULTING

monthly webinars

The Waitlist Isn’t Random:
Building Smarter Selection Criteria in Head Start

Pause. Assess. Adjust.
Mid-Year Family Reviews That Actually Matter

TBA

Family Assessments Successes, Transition Planning

PIR Prep

Marketing 101: Smarter Recruitment Strategies for Head Start Programs

WORKING SMARTER CONSULTING | SOLUTIONS FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS | EDUCATION CONSULTING

monthly webinars

The Waitlist Isn’t Random: Building Smarter Selection Criteria in Head Start

The Waitlist Isn’t Random:
Building Smarter Selection Criteria in Head Start