Attachment D - August Program Information Report.pdf

Attachment D 
 
 
Program Information Summaries 
 
Gurian Conference 2021 
On August 2 and 3, 150 teachers and caseworkers attended a conference hosted by the 
Gurian Institute at the Phoenix Convention Center. Attendees learned strategies to 
support children and adults experiencing issues due to the pandemic, ways for parents 
to help nurture their children, and how to create an equitable learning environment for all 
children.  
 
2021 First 1,000 Days 
The week of August 2 through 6, five staff in the Early Head Start program virtually 
attended the 2021 First 1,000 Days! Early Head Start Conference hosted by the Region 
9 Head Start Association. The theme "Nurturing You, Nurturing Them" provided 
attendees with content regarding taking care of others while taking care of ourselves. The 
four content tracts included: wellness, teaching and learning, environments, and 
leadership. Staff will utilize the information and resources obtained from this conference 
when working with parents, coaching teachers, and practicing self-care.  
 
Region 9 Head Start Association  
On August 23, Deputy Human Services Director Patricia Kirkland was seated on the 
Region 9 Head Start Association's governing board. Region 9 advocates for Head Start 
programs in Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and islands in the Pacific Region.  
Participation on the board gives the City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five program a 
voice at the regional level for advocacy, innovation, and ensuring high-quality services for 
children and families.