Parental Involvement from the Classroom to the Policy Council

June 23, 2027

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Strong parent engagement is a pillar of a Head Start program’s delivery of high-quality school preparedness services. Parents play important roles as advocates, decision-makers, volunteers, and leaders, helping shape program services and contributing to governance through the Policy Council and classroom activities. 

By design, Head Start builds on parents’ unique experiences and wisdom to help shape program direction, hold the agency accountable to families, and promote positive outcomes for children and families. This webinar will explore the requirements and best practices that support meaningful parent involvement and leadership, in line with Head Program requirements.

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • Members of the Governing Body (The Board)
  • Members of the Policy Council
  • Program Directors, CEOs, C-Suite 
  • Case Managers 
  • ERSEA staff 

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the parent roles in program activities, leadership, governance and helping meet match 
  2. Examine the responsibilities of parents serving on Policy Councils and other leadership positions 
  3. Strengthen practices that support meaningful parent leadership throughout the program

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
10/26/2026
Course expires: 
07/24/2027
Event starts: 
06/23/2027 - 1:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/23/2027 - 2:00pm EDT
Cost:
$190.00
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Ted Waters

Ted Waters serves as Managing Partner of the firm and a member of the Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups, Ted is a national authority in the area of federal grants, particularly in the community service spheres. He advises Head Start clients on all aspects of program requirements, including governance, cost share and the never-ending list of grant administration matters. Ted's experience in administrative issues is widely recognized, and he routinely handles government audits, internal investigations and litigation. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Requirements for CPE Credit

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following condition in order to receive your certificate:

  • Answer at least 3 of the polling questions or participation engagement elements per hour of CPE credit offered 
  • For full credit, you must participate in at least 3 of the participation engagement elements

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: Members of the Governing Body (The Board), Members of the Policy Council, Program Directors, CEOs, C-Suite, Case Managers, and ERSEA staff 
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Formal Learning Program: Group 
  • Location: Online

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE

Price

Cost:
$190.00
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