This years’ theme is: "Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future." The purpose of the 2016 GHSAFall Leadership Conference is to provide an opportunity for individuals responsible for teaching and nurturing children, atall levels, to discuss current issues, exchange information, and learn valuable insights from experts in the field of earlychildhood care, education, and development.

This conference will include plenary and workshop session relevant for management, staff, and parents working withtoday’s children to pave the way for student success and a promising tomorrow. Concurrent workshops provide a compre-hensive array of professional development opportunities will be provided for participants who live, teach, work with, andserve children from birth to age five and their families. Workshops are designed to build knowledge, develop skills, andenhance personal growth. Join colleagues and friends at interactive workshops aligning Head Start's Services and Systemsin a Community of Practice setting.

We invite you to join hundreds of your colleagues from our region who will convene in Atlanta Georgia at the CrownePlaza Atlanta Midtown for our annual 2016 Fall Leadership Conference. This annual conference is a powerful opportunityfor professional growth and organizational development. We Look forward to seeing you in Atlanta.

The 2016 GHSA Fall Leadership Conference will include engaging opportunities to help your staff and families understandtheir role in supporting School Readiness for all children birth to five. Our workshop content offers something foreveryone! From program leadership to classroom staff, content specialists, and families... together we will learn innova-tive strategies to ensure our Georgia Head Start and Early Head Start programs offer high-quality services to children andfamilies that prepare them for lifelong success in school and life.

Tools… Take away skills, strategies, innovative ideas andpractical knowledge from the interactive and hands-onworkshops.

Discover… the value of bringing back one good idea orstrategy that would streamline program operations orprovide the answer to one agency challenge.

Engagement… Meet, connect, and share stories withHead Start colleagues from across Georgia.

Vision… Listen as keynote speakers entertain, share ideas,and provide time to focus on how you want to growpersonally and professionally.

Learn… Find out how associates, colleagues, and HeadStart friends have enhanced their programs.

2016

“Honoring the Past,Treasuring the Present,

Shaping the Future”

November 16 -18, 2016Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

Atlanta, Georgia

2016 Fall

G e o r g i a H e a d S t a r t A s s o c i a t i o n

Some of the workshop topics to name a few...

- Governance

- Family and Community Engagement Data

- Nutrition

- Coaching Model

- Effective Partnerships and Services

- New Performance Standards

- Planning Behavioral Support for Children

... and so much more

2016

“Honoring the Past,Treasuring the Present,

Shaping the Future”

November 16 -18, 2016Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

Atlanta, Georgia

2016 Fall

G e o r g i a H e a d S t a r t A s s o c i a t i o n

Relax in style whether you’re visiting for business orpleasure at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown. Thishotel is close to major attractions and businesslocations like the Coca-Cola Headquarters. Feel rightat home with great service and amenities to makeyour stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Single/Double Rates @ $119.00

Reservations should be made prior to Friday,October 14, 2016.

Group code: GAH

For reservations go online, or call: 1-855-646-8549

Check - in time is 3:00 pmCheck - out is 11:00 am(Early check-in and late check-out are available).

Cash, Check, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.

Wifi access included with stay.

Valet parking is $30.00 per day.Self parking is available near hotel starting @ $15.00.

Each program is asked to help withour fund raising auction event bydonating at least one item (ormore), with a minimum value of$50 each.Auction items will be on displayMay 11th & 12th, with the auctiontaking place on Thursday evening,May 12th.Please bring your items to theregistration area when you arriveand identify each item with yourprogram name and suggestedretail value.

“Not impossible- I’M POSSIBLE! The messenger ishere. The time has come!!!

Early in life, Keith L. Brown, “Mr. I’M POSSIBLE,” wasidentified as a “Special Ed” and “At Risk” student,primarily because he talked too much, was too hyper,and wanted to give “all the answers;” ironically, theseare a few of the same traits that made him a hit onthe legendary “Showtime at the Apollo,” and contes-tant on the Popular Game Shows, “Family Feud,” and“Celebrity Name Game,” and make him one of themost sought after Professional Speakers, Consultants,Change Agents and Award Winning Authors on theplanet.

Named a, “World Class Speaker” and one of the top speakers and consultants in Education by“Insight Publishing,” Keith empowers hundreds of thousands of people annually, many ofwhom are in colleges, schools, school systems, supplemental education agencies, familyadvocacy agencies, foundations, government agencies, Faith Based Institutions, CorporateAmerica and the private sector. Most recently, he served as a “Candidate Referral” Consultantfor the Real Life television series, “Beyond Scared Straight,” on A&E network. He is turning theimpossibilities into “I’M POSSIBILITIES” for all who witness or hear his life changing messagesvia face-to-face, radio, the internet, webinars, teleconferences and through is innovativetrainings via The “I’M POSSIBLE Institute.”

Keith has been featured in the LA Times, Chicago Sun Times, NY Newsday and hundreds ofother locals nationwide. His community service and philanthropic work includes but is notlimited to the following: The Sickle Cell Foundation, National Lighthouse Foundation, OmegaMentoring Program and the South Fulton Arrow Youth Council. He is also a proud Partner inEducation with the Institute for Educational and Social Justice. He and his lovely wife Wakea,a Coordinator of Performance Management in a School District, are the proud parents of onesensational son, Keon.

From “Special Ed” to “Specialty Speaker.” From “At Risk” to “Taking Risks,” the time has comefor the world to grasp the, I’M POSSIBLE and its chief messenger, 2020 Enterprises own: Keith L.Brown, “Mr. I’M POSSIBLE.”

2016

“Honoring the Past,Treasuring the Present,

Shaping the Future”

November 16 -18, 2016Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

Atlanta, Georgia

2016 Fall

G e o r g i a H e a d S t a r t A s s o c i a t i o n

Linda has been homeless, a drunk, a victim ofdomestic violence, a drug dealer, hopeless andhelpless. Everyone has a past. Do you knowthat your past does not define your present nordictate your future? Is your future being heldhostage by your past? Linda empowers womenthrough her gifts as an insight & wisdom coach,facilitator, author and inspirational speaker. Herpassion is to influence women in such a way asto inspire them into positive action, to get themfrom where they are to a place where they canlove the life they live.

Linda works tirelessly providing her services to various women’s organizations. Shefacilitates several support groups, workshops, seminars and provides inspirationalspeaking for many women’s causes. She provides life skills to the Women’s Prisonsystem and to community based programs offered through local agencies. Lindaprovides professional development to local colleges and businesses.

Linda is the author of “Your Past Has Passed” and is a Contributing Writer to It’s AllAbout Women.com, Self Growth.com, LivingBetterat50.com and Madamesque.comLinda is also a columnist for Christian Reporters and ChristianReporters.com.

Linda has a degree in English and is a Certified Insight & Wisdom Coach.

2016

“Honoring the Past,Treasuring the Present,

Shaping the Future”

November 16 -18, 2016Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

Atlanta, Georgia

2016 Fall

G e o r g i a H e a d S t a r t A s s o c i a t i o n

To register for this Conference please visit the website www.ttas.org or call 1-800-882-7482. No onsite registration.

Conference Registration Levels Fee Registration DeadlinesEarly Bird registration fee: (GHSA members only) $275.00 Sept. 19 - Oct. 14, 2016Non Member/Other Agency fee: $300.00 Oct. 15 - 28, 2016Late Registration fee: $325.00 Oct. 29 - Nov. 4, 2016Co-Presenter Registration fee: $125.00 Sept. 19 - Oct. 14, 2016Presenter Registration fee: Waived Sept. 19 - Oct. 14, 2016

For ease of record keeping, all Conference registrations (including presenters) must be completed online through the T/TAS atWestern Kentucky University site. To register for the Conference, go to www.ttas.org and click on the events link, then click onthe GHSA Event and register. When you have completed Conference registration, you will receive an electronic email registra-tion notification. Please print out the registration notification and maintain it for your records.

Payment is by credit card or check when registering for the Conference.All payments for registration must be received by Nov. 4, 2016.

Georgia Head Start Association815 Park North Blvd.Clarkston, GA 30021(404)929-2457(404)929-2516- faxemail: gaheadstartassociation@gmail.comwebsite: www.georgiaheadstart.orgTevin Roberts, Executive Officeremail:gaheadstartassociation@gmail.comTanya Thomas, PresidentShirley T. Boyce, Training and Technical Assistance Chair

Make all checks payable to : Georgia Head Start Association and mail to the address above.

The mission of the Georgia Head Start Association is to provide education, leadership and advocacy that supports Head Startprograms' efforts in delivering high quality comprehensive services to Georgia's children, families and communities.

2016

“Honoring the Past,Treasuring the Present,

Shaping the Future”

November 16 -18, 2016Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

Atlanta, Georgia

2016 Fall

G e o r g i a H e a d S t a r t A s s o c i a t i o n

2016

“Honoring the Past,Treasuring the Present,

Shaping the Future”

November 16 -18, 2016Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

Atlanta, Georgia

2016 Fall

G e o r g i a H e a d S t a r t A s s o c i a t i o n

The states’ largest city and capital, Atlanta, GA, can boast itself as athriving business center with an eclectic mix of residents back droppedby a city with southern roots. With a flair for the arts, Atlanta offersvisitors and residents a wide selection of museums, classical musicvenues and a thriving theatre scene. A major city means major sportsteams. Catching an Atlanta Falcons, Hawks or Braves game can make fora thrill of a lifetime.

Atlanta is the seventh-most visited city in the United States, with over 35million visitors per year. Although the most popular attraction amongvisitors to Atlanta is the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest indooraquarium, Atlanta's tourism industry is mostly driven by the city's historymuseums and outdoor attractions. Atlanta contains a notable amount ofhistorical museums and sites, including the Martin Luther King, Jr.National Historic Site, which includes the preserved childhood home ofDr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as his final resting place; the AtlantaCyclorama & Civil War Museum, which houses a massive paintingand diorama in-the-round, with a rotating central audience platform,depicting the Battle of Atlanta in the Civil War; the World of Coca-Cola, featuring the history of the world-famous soft drink brand and itswell-known advertising; the College Football Hall of Fame whichhonors college football and its athletes; the National Center for Civiland Human Rights, which explores the Civil Rights Movement and itsconnection to contemporary human rights movements throughout theworld; the Carter Center and Presidential Library, housing U.S. PresidentJimmy Carter's papers and other material relating to the Carteradministration and the Carter family's life; and the Margaret MitchellHouse and Museum, site of the writing of the best-selling novel Gonewith the Wind.