National Head Start Conference and Expo

As the largest national conference devoted to all things Head Start, the annual National Head Start Conference brings the Head Start community together for a week of sharing knowledge, networking with peers, and celebrating achievements.

Become an NHSA member: Sign up your program to save! Staff and parents of programs with an active NHSA Program Membership get exclusive access to resources and discounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am an NHSA member, but the system is charging me the non-member rate. How do I get the member rate?

Please access your member account in mynhsa.nhsa.org to ensure that you are listed as an active member. Please reach out to the Portal Admin in your program if you are not on your program's roster.

Do not make your purchase with the incorrect rate. If the registration system is charging you the non-member rate, please email membership@nhsa.org.

How do I purchase a ticketed event after registering for the conference?

To purchase a ticketed event after registering for the conference, click the Register Now button in the top right-hand corner. Use the email you registered for the conference with to be redirected to optional items for purchase.  

How do I register my group?

NHSA Member Group Registration Instructions 

1. Make sure everyone you plan to register is on your program’s staff roster in the NHSA Member Portal. If you do not add all of your staff to the roster, those who are not listed will be charged the higher, non-member rate.
2. To submit or modify your employee roster, visit MyNHSA and log in with a primary contact or program administration email and password. If you need to assign a staff member administration access to manage your roster, contact membership@nhsa.org or fill out this form.
3. After you have added all of your staff, register yourself (or the main participant) first. This serves as the “group leader” registration.
4. When you get to the registration summary page, you will see a button at the bottom that says: “Add a Group Member.” Select this button and repeat the registration process for everyone in your group.
5. Proceed to the checkout page for payment.