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2012 SCHOLARSHIPS

The 2012 THSA Scholarship and Application Packet is now available. Individuals who can benefit and achieve their goal of acquiring a higher education may apply.

Applications must be postmarked by June 8, 2012.

2012 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Have you updated your THSA Membership for 2012? Don't miss the benefits of attending the annual THSA conference, which will be held in San Antonio this year, as well as opportunities for win scholarships, and more.

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SHARE: ALUMNI SEARCH
THSA is looking for Head Start alumni throughout the state of Texas. If you or someone you know has attended a Head Start program in Texas, please take a moment to complete our online form for possible inclusion on our website and future publications.

 

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Interested in the Head Start and Early Head Start programs? Learn how to enroll a child and use the online tool to locate a Head Start center in your area. 

 Save the Date: 2012 THSA Annual Training Conference
"Taking Quality to the Next Level for Texas Children, Families and the Community," is this year's 2012 THSA Training Conference theme.

The conference will be held in San Antonio, July 28 - August 1. Please visit our conference webpage for details and registration.
 

 NHSA NEWS: Details/Modifications to Designation Renewal of Head Start Agencies
Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Director of the federal Office of Head Start announced new details and modifications regarding the Designation Renewal System. "We believe the announced changes are a positive sign of responsiveness and will continue to collect input and work with OHS to further improve the system," said Yasmina Vinci, Executive Director of the National Head Start Association. "The entire Head Start community recognizes that providing high quality services is a primary goal and remains committed to innovation and excellence in the pursuit of quality."
  • All 132 programs, which represent 204 separate services areas, being re-competed will have the opportunity to continue operation through June 2013, providing for transition, if needed, over the summer before the school year begins.
  • More than 2,000 applications were received by potential reviewers and OHS will provide in-person extensive training to the final cohort of reviewers.
  • The grant reviews will be complete and the winners will be notified by December 2012.
  • The grant application page limit was increased to permit existing programs to include pertinent information from past reviews.
     
 NHSA: Available Scholarships and Awards
The National Head Start Association's Scholarship and Awards Program is open to individual, program and affiliate members of NHSA in good standing. Each scholarship and award provides additional criteria to guide nominations. Nominees should review all appropriate guidelines and consult NHSA staff with any questions to ensure successful application. For more information, contact jadams@nhsa.org or (703) 299-7517.

For a detailed list of available scholarships and awards, visit NHSA Scholarship & Awards
 
 NHSA NEWS: Join the 27 Million Windows Campaign
 

This year, more than 27 million stories will be told about how Head Start has touched lives and changed them forever.

Join the 27 Million Windows campaign by creating either a written testimonial or a video - instructions for making them are available at go.nhsa.org/27millionwindows, where you can also view nearly one hundred stories that have already been submitted. Content will be updated regularly, so keep visiting!


 

 

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