48th Annual Illinois Head Start Association Conference
03/17/2026 - 03/19/2026 Registration opens on 01/01/2026
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria - Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center, 100 conference Center Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611
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Event Description
48th Annual Illinois Head Start Association Conference
"Head Start – The Power of Us"
Connecting Hearts. Creating Change. Cultivating Futures.
The Illinois Head Start Association's 48th Annual Conference brings together Head Start and Early Head Start professionals, parents, and partners from across Illinois. This year's theme, "The Power of Us" celebrates what happens when our community comes together - to connect, create, and cultivate the future of Head Start.
Join us as we come together in extraordinary times to share knowledge, inspire one another, and deepen our collective impact for children, families, and communities.
Conference Details
Dates: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria - Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center, East Peoria, Illinois
Theme: Head Start – The Power of Us
