Head Start East

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

New episode of Early Childhood Chats is live!

Cameras in childcare get a lot of opinions thrown at them but not a lot of informed conversation. I sat down with Kevin Wright from Watch Me Grow to talk about what these systems actually do, how parent viewing works in practice, why the average parent views for less than a minute, and how programs are using video as a coaching tool rather than a gotcha tool.

We also get into the AI side of things, including a feature that detects when a classroom does not have an adult present.

If you run a program or work in early childhood, this is a conversation worth having.

➡️ Listen at earlychildhoodchats.com or watch here: https://youtu.be/Ag2Bcc0FfAE

05/25/2026

⚠️ This week ⚠️

Your staff are already being asked immigration-related questions - make sure they have answers.

In just ONE hour, Yi Lee (one of the highest-rated speakers at Head Start East) will give you clear, fact-based guidance you can act on right away.

✔ No policy debate
✔ Just practical answers
✔ Built for early childhood programs

🗓 May 27 | 1 PM ET
🎟 $35

Last chance to register: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260955611478162

05/20/2026

Having a great time at the New Jersey Head Start Association conference! Always great to be with friends from Infiniti Consultant Group Teachstone Bo Knowz Learning Grant Warriors and so many others!

05/19/2026

🚨 Happening NEXT WEEK 🚨

Immigration questions are coming up right now in early childhood programs...will your team be ready?

Join immigration attorney Yi Lee for a focused, one-hour webinar with practical, real-world guidance you can use immediately.

🗓 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 1 PM ET
💻 Live Webinar
💲 $35

Spots are limited - don’t wait.
Register now by scanning the QR code or clicking here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260955611478162

05/18/2026

We are excited to be at the New Jersey Head Start Association conference this week! Looking forward to connecting with everyone!

05/18/2026

🎉✨ Happy 61st Birthday, Head Start! 🎉

On May 18, 1965, a bold idea became a movement, and 61 years later, that movement is still changing lives, still fighting for children, and still proving that when we invest in our youngest learners, we change the trajectory of everything. 💜

Head Start was never just a program. It was a promise, a promise that every child, no matter where they were born or what their family was facing, deserved to walk into a room where someone believed in them. That promise has been kept in millions of classrooms, in millions of moments, across six decades of showing up. 🌟

At ELP, we do not take that legacy lightly. We carry it with intention, with excellence, and with a deep commitment to every child who walks through our doors. Excellence is not a goal we chase; it is the standard we hold because these children deserve nothing less. They are not just the future; they are the reason we show up fully every single day. 👑

Sixty-one years of courage. Sixty-one years of hope. Sixty-one years of choosing children, choosing families, and choosing community over and over again. 🙌🏽

And we are not done. We are standing together for another 61 years and beyond, because the work is too important, the children are too precious, and the mission is too powerful to ever slow down. 💪🏽✨

If Head Start has touched your life, your child, your family, or your career, drop a ❤️ in the comments and tell us what it has meant to you.

This movement was built on stories just like yours, and we want to hear them. 🎂🕯️

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05/16/2026

After delivering two of the highest-rated sessions at the Head Start East Conference in Puerto Rico, Yi Lee is back - this time for a dedicated webinar.

If your program is navigating real-time immigration questions, this session is for you.

✔ Practical guidance (not policy debate)
✔ Built for early childhood professionals
✔ Immediate, actionable takeaways

📅 May 27 | 1:00 PM ET
🎟 $35

Save your spot now! Scan the QR code or click here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260955611478162

05/14/2026

Thrilled to share that we’ll be attending the 2026 Preschool Autism Summit, happening July 12–15, 2026!

I’ll be presenting on how organizations can move beyond “checking the box” and build a true culture of safety through daily routines, strong communication, and shared accountability across teams.

This summit is shaping up to be an incredible opportunity for educators, providers, and leaders to connect and learn together.

✨ More information coming soon... stay tuned!

05/13/2026

“Georgetown has a motto, Cura Personalis. Cura Personalis is care for the whole person. And it’s this idea that we need to pay attention to all aspects - mind, body, spirit.

One of the things that I’ve learned in this work, after emergencies and disasters, is that often people don’t take care of themselves..."

New podcast episode. Listen at earlychildhoodchats.com or watch here: https://youtu.be/dsAeWrUG1LA