TXHSA Inaugural Albert Black Head Start Leadership Institute
APRIL 15-16, 2026
|TCEA Conference Center
A premier, multi-day leadership experience designed to ignite vision, courage, and transformational impact across Head Start, early childhood, and human services.
Time & Location
APRIL 15-16, 2026
TCEA Conference Center, 3100 Alvin Devane Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA
About The Event
Theme: Where Vision Rises, and Leaders Are Made — Igniting Leadership, Elevating Systems, Advancing Communities.
Leadership & Policy Institute Abstract
Step into a transformative experience at the inaugural Albert L. Black Head Start Leadership & Policy Institute! This is where visionary leaders from Head Start, human services agencies, organizations, and programs unite to inspire change and drive impact in early childhood education. You’ll gain invaluable insights, forge meaningful connections, and equip yourself with the tools needed to elevate our communities and ensure a brighter future for our children and families.
TXHSA represents a powerful network of 88 programs and 1,267 centers, with over 19,000 dedicated staff supporting more than 80,000 children and families through 65,000+ Head Start and Early Head Start slots. Join us as we ignite change and elevate communities together!