WSA Head Start and ECEAP

10/23/2026

***JOB ALERT FOR Okanogan County Child Development Association***

Associate Director - Finance
Annual salary of $92,196
Leadership role overseeing fiscal operations, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance
Full-time, year-round position with a potential hybrid schedule
$2,500 sign-on bonus

Family and Health Services Coordinator
$26.45/+/hr
Leadership role overseeing family engagement, health and nutrition services, and community partnerships
Full-time, year-round position
$1,000 sign-on bonus

If you're able to share these openings with your networks, colleagues, or anyone who might be a good fit, please do so! Job postings and application information are available at www.occda.net.

Anyone with questions can also contact their HR department at [email protected] or 509-826-2466.

10/23/2026

ERSEA is more than compliance—it’s the operational backbone of a strong Head Start program.

Join Head Start California for Operationalizing ERSEA Excellence, a two-session, three-hour virtual training designed to help programs strengthen the systems behind eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance.

Walk away with practical strategies to:
✔️ Strengthen monitoring practices
✔️ Improve eligibility determination
✔️ Align recruitment with community needs
✔️ Address attendance challenges before they become compliance risks
✔️ Build stronger internal controls

Audience: This training is best suited for ERSEA staff, managers, directors, and other Head Start professionals who already have a basic understanding of ERSEA requirements and processes and are ready to strengthen their program's systems and practices.

New to Head Start or ERSEA? This training goes beyond ERSEA fundamentals and may be most beneficial after completing introductory ERSEA training or gaining some experience with your program's ERSEA processes.

Nov. 16-17, 2026 or Feb. 22-23, 2027
9:00–10:30 a.m. PT each day
Live Virtual Training

Move beyond compliance and build ERSEA systems that support program stability and continuous improvement.

Secure your spot today! November or February.

For members of WSA, use the discount code STATE25 to get $25 off the $359 registration price!

Registration link: https://www.headstartca.org/events/operationalizing-ersea-excellence-nov26

10/22/2026

Millionaires tax will pay for school meals child care and working families tax credit. Vote NO on 645

10/22/2026

Did you know only 22k families would be subject to the millionaires tax? Vote NO on 645. They don’t need a tax break!

10/21/2026

Vote NO! Our association is opposed to I-645, which will repeal the tax on annual income over $1 million. Millionaires pay VERY low % of their income in taxes compared to low and middle income Washingtonians. And the Millionaire's Tax only taxes the amount they make ABOVE 1 million, not even the first million! 5% of this goes to early learning - please vote no!

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that repealing the so-called millionaires tax could make daycare costs skyrocket. The planned tax is headed to voters for possible repeal this November.

10/17/2026

🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻!
Is your Head Start program preparing for an upcoming FA1 or FA2 review?

Join the California Head Start Association for the 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽: 𝗙𝗔𝟭 & 𝗙𝗔𝟮 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — a powerful, two-day virtual experience designed to help your team lead with clarity, confidence, and compliance.
Led by Dr. Desiree Del-Zio, The Monitoring Strategist, this training provides the tools, scripts, and structures every program needs.

Secure your spot today! October OR December Cohort
For members of WSA, use the discount code STATE50 to get $50 off the $769 registration price!

Find more information, here: https://www.headstartca.org/events/monitoring-readiness-bootcamp-fa1--fa2-edition-oct26

10/17/2026

10/14/2026

LAST CALL! Registration closes tonight.
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What will you learn at Growing Your Reach?
Explore practical strategies to strengthen how your program connects with families and communities:
• Communicate with Purpose
Better understand your audience and share your message in ways that resonate.
• Build Meaningful Relationships
Build trust through authentic communication, empathy, and intentional engagement.
• Grow Your Reach
Strengthen partnerships, expand community connections, and create advocates for your program.
Join us virtually October 14–15, 2026!
Registration:

Strengthen how you communicate the Head Start story, build trust, and create meaningful connections with families and community partners in this interactive two-day training.

10/09/2026

Interested in becoming a Parent Ambassador? Applications are now open!