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WSA Head Start/ECEAP Parent Leadership Institute

Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM to Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM PDT

Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center, 46820 SE Mount Si Rd, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States

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Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM to Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM PDT

Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center, 46820 SE Mount Si Rd, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States.

It’s time again for the Parent Leadership Institute —this time focused more on developing key leadership (and life!) skills for parents.  This training will be very interactive, so parents will get a lot of practice with their developing skills!  Costs below are INCLUSIVE of lodging and food, and simultaneous interpretation is provided in Spanish!

Who’s invited:  Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start/B-3 ECEAP Parents and Staff, especially staff who work directly with parents!

When:  April 23-24

Where:  Rainbow Lodge North Bend, 425-888-4181 http://rainbowlodge.org/

Cost: 

Member - Commuter

$247

Member - Onsite double occupancy

$391

Member - Onsite single occupancy

$427

Non-Member

Add $60 to above

 

Agenda:

April 22, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

April 23, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Curriculum includes:

·        Communications and Collaboration Training – What is your communications style?  How can you most effectively work in a group?  How do you work with others to develop goals and plans that are clear, achievable, and will be completed successfully?

·        Advocacy – Effective advocacy, whether it is with an elected official, with your child’s teacher or with your boss, is about building relationships and understanding how to clearly convey your message in a way that is also clear to the listener.  Parents will hone their communication skills, learning how to craft messages that resonate with their listeners.

·        Effective Policy CouncilsWhat are the ingredients of an effective policy council? 

·        Advocating for your child with special needs – The system for serving children with special needs is complicated and difficult for parents to navigate.  Build some skills and get some tips to advocate for your child now and when they get to K-12.

 More Information:  Katy Warren o Sandy Diaz, katy@wsaheadstarteceap.com, sandy@wsaheadstarteceap.comr

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Una vez más ha llegado la hora de la Conferencia de Liderazgo para Padres —En esta ocasión nos enfocaremos mas en desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo claves (y la vida) para padres. Este entrenamiento será muy interactivo, ¡así que los padres obtendrán mucha práctica con el desarrollo de sus habilidades!  ¡Los costos a continuación INCLUYEN alojamiento y comida, y se proporciona interpretación simultánea en español

Quien está invitado: Padres y Personal de HS/ECEAP

Cuando: Abril 22-23

Donde:  Rainbow Lodge North Bend, 425-888-4181 http://rainbowlodge.org/

Costo: 

Member - Commuter

$247

Member - Onsite double occupancy

$391

Member - Onsite single occupancy

$427

Non-Member

Add $60 to above

 

 Agenda:

Abril 22, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Abril 23, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

El plan de estudio incluye:

·        Capacitación de Comunicación y Colaboración – ¿Cuál es tu estilo de comunicación?  ¿Cómo puedes trabajar más efectivamente con un grupo?  ¿Cómo trabajas con otros para desarrollar metas y planes que son claros, alcanzables y que se puedan completar con éxito?

·        Capacitación de Liderazgo – los padres aprenderán habilidades que les ayuden a convertirse en un líder no sólo en sus comunidades de Head Start y ECEAP sino también en casa. Las habilidades que aprenden serán transferibles al trabajo y la escuela.

·        Abogacía – Abogacía efectiva, ya sea con un funcionario electo, con el maestro/a de su niño o con su jefe, se trata de la construcción de relaciones y comprender como dar un mensaje claramente y que sea también claro para quien lo esté recibiendo. Los padres pulirán sus habilidades de comunicación, aprenderán como crear mensajes que resonaran con sus oyentes.

Mas Information:  Katy Warren o Sandy Diaz, katy@wsaheadstarteceap.com, sandy@wsaheadstarteceap.com

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About Organizer

Washington State Training Consortium / WA State Assn of Head Start Organizer name

www.wsaheadstarteceap.com

Speakers

About Joel Ryan
Executive Director
WSA
About Katy Warren
Deputy Director
WSA

I grew up in California and completed my undergraduate studies at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Child Development and minors in psychology and oddly enough, religious studies! During my time in college I worked as a Preschool Teacher and as an Bilingual Adminstrative Specialist at a nonprofit community counseling center. 

Soon after I graduated I moved to Seattle to complete my Master’s in Education Policy. I always knew I wanted to be involved in early learning spaces, but still felt a little lost so I participated in the Pathwaves WA Fellowship program for leaders of color entering the early learning field in WA. 

Through my fellowship I got matched with WSA and got hired on after my fellowship.

I am a strong believer in the power of parents and teachers and my passion comes directly from the communities I get the privledge to share space with.

During my free time I like to watch Love is Blind and Vanderpump Rules #TeamAriana

About Sandra Diaz
Advocacy and Family Engagement Specialist
The WA State Assc. of Head Start and ECEAP
  • My advocacy journey began in 2021 when my non-verbal son joined the ECEAP program at Educational Opportunities for Children and Families in Southwest Washington (EOCF). While at EOCF, I became involved with the Parent Policy Council, initially serving as Secretary and later as Vice President. Currently, I am a Community Representative on EOCF’s Policy Council. I am also a graduate of the Washington State Parent Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 cohort year. Utilizing the skills I gained as a Parent Ambassador, I continue to advocate for early learning at both the state and national levels. At present, I serve as the ECEAP Parent Advocacy Coordinator for the Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP/WA State Parent Ambassadors.
  • Additionally, I have ten years of experience as a facilitator, trainer, and coach. I am passionate about training and developing others to reach their full potential through well-designed and engaging training programs.
About Maura Baker
ECEAP Advocacy Coordinator
The WA State Assc. of Head Start and ECEAP

About Rachel Nemhauser
Director of Information and Family Support
The Arc King County

https://www.parenttrust.org/
About Sarah Mace
Parent Program Manager
Parent Trust for Washington Children

Event Schedule

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Sessions on Apr 22, 2025

08:00 AM

Doors open!

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
09:00 AM
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    Katy Warren

    Deputy DirectorWSA
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    09:30 AM
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      Joel Ryan

      Executive DirectorWSA

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      10:30 AM
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        Katy Warren

        Deputy DirectorWSA
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        12:00 PM

        Lunch

        12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
        03:00 PM
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          Joel Ryan

          Executive DirectorWSA

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          03:30 PM
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            Rachel Nemhauser

            Director of Information and Family SupportThe Arc King County

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            Sessions on Apr 23, 2025

            09:00 AM
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              Sarah Mace

              Parent Program ManagerParent Trust for Washington Children

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              10:00 AM
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                Joel Ryan

                Executive DirectorWSA

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                Katy Warren

                Deputy DirectorWSA
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                11:00 AM
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                  Joel Ryan

                  Executive DirectorWSA

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                  Katy Warren

                  Deputy DirectorWSA
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                  12:00 PM

                  Lunch

                  12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
                  01:00 PM
                    speaker

                    Maura Baker

                    ECEAP Advocacy CoordinatorThe WA State Assc. of Head Start and ECEAP
                    • My advocacy journey began in 2021 when my non-verbal son joined the ECEAP program at Educational Opportunities for Children and Families in Southwest Washington (EOCF). While at EOCF, I became involved with the Parent Policy Council, initially serving as Secretary and later as Vice President. Currently, I am a Community Representative on EOCF’s Policy Council. I am also a graduate of the Washington State Parent Ambassadors for the 2023-2024 cohort year. Utilizing the skills I gained as a Parent Ambassador, I continue to advocate for early learning at both the state and national levels. At present, I serve as the ECEAP Parent Advocacy Coordinator for the Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP/WA State Parent Ambassadors.
                    • Additionally, I have ten years of experience as a facilitator, trainer, and coach. I am passionate about training and developing others to reach their full potential through well-designed and engaging training programs.
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                    02:30 PM
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                      Katy Warren

                      Deputy DirectorWSA
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