Head Start Training Package (2026)
Agency-wide learning at one set price.
The Head Start Training Package is a comprehensive, organization-wide subscription designed to support your entire Head Start and Early Head Start staff throughout the calendar year. With 15 hours of live training, on-demand access to our full Head Start webinar library, the Federal Grant Management Toolkit, and exclusive discounts on additional training and resources, your team will stay informed, compliant, and well-prepared.
Join our team of experienced attorneys as they guide you through critical topics including staff qualifications, grants management, ERSEA, monitoring reviews, non-federal match, human resources, and more—ensuring your program is equipped for success in 2026 and into the future.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
The Head Start Training Package entitles your organization to a full calendar year of access to:
- Live Head Start Webinars
- On-Demand Training Library
- NEW: Federal Grant Management Toolkit
- Training Discounts
- Access to Industry Updates
Head Start Webinars
Every month, our attorneys lead a 75-minute webinar on a key Head Start topic. These sessions offer ongoing professional educational opportunities on the issues most important to your programs. You can see a schedule of this year's webinars by clicking the 'Agenda' tab above. CPE credit is included for live webinars.
Value: $2,500 per staff member
On-Demand Training Library
Your organization will have full access to our Head Start Webinar Library, which includes on-demand recordings from the 2026 training package as well as webinars from previous years. This flexible resource allows staff to revisit key topics anytime, supporting continuous learning across your entire team. A list of webinars available to you can be found on the Head Start page.
Value: Unlimited! Staff can take the webinars as many times as they like over the course of 2026.
NEW: Federal Grant Management Toolkit
Designed to help guide both new and experienced grantees through the rules of the federal grant system, this toolkit includes detailed narrative discussions of important grant management requirements, customizable sample policies and procedures, and ready-to-use checklists. The toolkit is updated with new rules and regulations, and Members receive any updates or changes we make during the year, free of charge. See the full Table of Contents.
Value: $500
Training Discounts
Expand your team’s professional development with exclusive discounts on workshops and training series. There’s no limit to how many times your organization can use the discount—just note that registrations are per individual, not per organization.
The Head Start Governance Training Series
This comprehensive series covers Governance and Policy Council responsibilities, available in both English and Spanish. Programs enrolled in the Head Start Training Package receive a 20% discount on this popular offering.
ERSEA Series
Dive deep into Head Start’s Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance requirements. This series addresses complex compliance questions and is available at a 20% discount for Training Package holders.
Federal Funding Academy
You and your colleagues are eligible for 20% off each registration for our flagship federal grant management training event, the Federal Funding Academy. There is no limit to the number of registrations you may use the discount for, but registrations are per individual, not per organization and cannot be stacked.
Industry Resources
Package holders will receive complimentary access updates and other resources that provide timely guidance on emerging risk areas, legal developments, and regulatory changes that impact Head Start programs.
2026 Head Start Webinars | |
|---|---|
Title | Date & Time |
| Head Start Program Performance Standards Core Concepts | 1/28/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Delegate vs. Contractor | 2/25/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Davis-Bacon Act Requirements | 3/11/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Head Start Facilities: Federally Funded Property | 4/22/26 1 p.m. ET |
| How to Conduct Internal Investigations | 5/13/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Developing Emergency Preparedness Plans | 6/24/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Health and Safety Incidents | 7/29/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Head Start Forms: Reporting Responsibilities | 8/19/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Prior Approvals, Waiver Requests and Other Dealings: How to Best Interact with the Office of Head Start | 9/16/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Monitoring Lessons: What to Expect in FY27 | 10/21/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Head Start Personnel Qualifications | 11/18/26 1 p.m. ET |
| Meet Your Match: Cost Sharing in Head Start | 12/9/26 1 p.m. ET |
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit:
All monthly webinars in the Head Start Training Package include CPE credit for subscribers. Simply add CPE when registering for a monthly webinar during checkout and apply your code; the cost will be waived.
Price
REGISTRATION FEES
New Subscriber Rate
Priority Registration | Early Registration | Regular Registration |
|---|---|---|
$1,800 | $1,900 | $2,000 |
Renewal Rate for 2025 Subscribers
Contact us for your renewal code.
Priority Registration | Early Registration | Regular Registration |
|---|---|---|
$1,700 | $1,800 | $2,000 |
Approval Process
We only allow Head Start organizations to purchase this subscription. As a result, we must review and approve all orders to verify eligibility. We review and approve orders as quickly as possible, but there are occasional delays; please allow 3-5 business days for approval. If you are not a Head Start organization, but are interested in purchasing a subscription, please Contact Us.
Access Period
This subscription is for the 2026 calendar year. By purchasing this subscription, your organization will have access to the Head Start Training Package materials from January 2, 2026, or date of payment, whichever is later, through December 31, 2026. Any updates or additions Feldesman makes to these resources are available to you at no extra charge.
Payment by Check
If you wish to pay by check, we will only grant access to your membership once we receive payment. Please visit our FAQ page for our full Payment Policy.
Refunds
Due to the nature of the services provided in our products, no refunds will be issued for our annual memberships, subscriptions, toolkits, and other products, including but not limited to: the Head Start Training Package, the Health Center 360 subscription, the Federal Grants Training Membership, all Toolkits listed here, and other offerings listed under our Products menu. However, Feldesman can transfer the registration to a different account within your organization.
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