Annual Training Conference & Expo

ABOUT THE EVENT

One Mission, One Voice

Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) share a mission to promote the school readiness of children from low-income families, prenatal to age five, by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development. Across the southeast region, grantees, staff, parents and community partners form a community committed to giving every enrolled child an opportunity to succeed in school and in life. RIVHSA is the unified voice for the regional network. We are committed to telling our collective story in a compelling manner to ensure that every enrolled child has an opportunity to succeed in school and in life.  Our event theme - One Mission, One Voice - exemplifies the shared journey and mutual commitment between RIVHSA and the regional HS/EHS community.

A Unique Conference Experience

Our Annual Training Conference & Expo (ATCE) attracts hundreds of early care and learning professionals, parents and partners throughout the region and around the country. The conference is an incredible opportunity to connect with colleagues and experts in your own field and across disciplines. It is this unique gathering of participants which gives our conference its energy and wide-reach. The conference experience is a unique blend of pre-conference events, speaker expertise, learning tracks, presentation formats and our virtual sponsor marketplace showcasing the latest materials and products by industry leaders to encourage breakthrough thinking and collaborative problem-solving.  Join us to learn new strategies, expand your network, discover new resources, as well as explore quality initiatives and best practices. In addition to inspiring general sessions and breakthrough educational sessions, the event also features Pre-Conference Seminars, Public Policy Luncheon, Town Hall Meeting, Awards Gala, and our lively exhibitor marketplace showcasing the latest materials and products by industry leaders.

Learn More and Register

Use our tentative schedule at-a-glance as a planning reference | Tentative Schedule [11.30.23]

From the real-time agenda to speaker and sponsor listings to an active registration button, our app event page provides users with access to important information.   | Event Page [11.27.23]

Stay on the cutting edge with training sessions designed to promote best practice, innovation, and collaboration.  Sessions are confirmed and released in rounds.  Visit regularly to check for new releases! | Confirmed Workshop Sessions by Track [1.24.24]

Get details about event registration fees, deadlines, payment options and policies.  Members receive a discount on conference registration.  | Consult the Event Registration section to download our Payment Guidelines.

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Download Our Event App Powered by Whova

We are using an online platform called Whova.  Once you have registered for the event, you can download the app to access the event.  All registered participants will receive an e-mail from Whova to download the app prior to the event.  To complete app download, you must use the email address entered when you registered for e event the event.  The app is compatible for download on Apple or Android devices and/or access via a mobile device or web platform on a computer.  In Whova, participants will be able to:

• View our event agenda and plan their personal schedule;
• Access handouts, pre-recorded sessions, and live webinar sessions directly within the agenda and utilize the session Q&A and chat to ask questions and interact with other participants;
• Set up in-person/virtual meetups with other attendees to connect and network;
• Create and converse through various discussion topics in the Community Board;
• Receive updates such as last-minute session changes;
• And much more!

Frequently Asked Questions

(1) Is the event in-person or hybrid? RIVHSA is hosting our Annual Training Conference & Expo (ATCE) as an in-person conference in Atlanta, Georgia.  All sessions and events will be live; there is not a virtual option.

(2) Are CEUs available for purchase at this event?  Currently, RIVHSA does not offer CEUs.  However, a certificate of attendance is available at no-cost.

(3) How can I access footage from the most recent ATCE?  View or download now

(4) Will there be health and safety measures?  RIVHSA prioritizes the health and safety of all participants - attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff.  We are committed to delivering the world-class conference experience associated with our brand while observing industry-leading health and safety practices in collaboration with our partners and contractors. In keeping with our duty of care and responsibility as an event host, RIVHSA is guided by recommendations from the event venue as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and will abide by the legal mandates of the State of Georgia at the time of the event.   RIVHSA will continue to monitor CDC guidance, make protocol adjustments as required, and post updates accordingly because we are committed to delivering this year’s conference content in a format that makes you feel comfortable while still allowing you to receive the industry’s best training.