Event Registration
Pre-Conference Events
June 10, 2025
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General Conference: Standards of Excellence
June 10-13, 2025
A purchased general conference registration includes 4 days of event programming and materials as well as a certificate of attendance. Members receive a discount on conference registration. Ticketed Event | Limited Availability.
Registration Schedule
Registration rates vary by time periods
* Pre-Conference Events (expires June 3)
* Early (expires March 31): MEM $485 | NON $555
* Regular (April 1-May 23): MEM $500 | NON $570
* Late (May 24-June 3): MEM $530 | NON $600
* Onsite (June 10-13): MEM $560 | NON $630
Payment Guidelines
Get details about event registration fees, deadlines, payment options and policies. Members receive a discount on conference registration.
June 10, 2025
See Ticket Options Below
General Conference: Standards of Excellence
June 10-13, 2025
A purchased general conference registration includes 4 days of event programming and materials as well as a certificate of attendance. Members receive a discount on conference registration. Ticketed Event | Limited Availability.
Registration Schedule
Registration rates vary by time periods
* Pre-Conference Events (expires June 3)
* Early (expires March 31): MEM $485 | NON $555
* Regular (April 1-May 23): MEM $500 | NON $570
* Late (May 24-June 3): MEM $530 | NON $600
* Onsite (June 10-13): MEM $560 | NON $630
Payment Guidelines
Get details about event registration fees, deadlines, payment options and policies. Members receive a discount on conference registration.
Pay Using Agency Credit Card
Credit cards are our preferred method of payment to expediently confirm registration. You will immediately receive an email confirmation and full app access upon receipt of payment.
Credit cards are our preferred method of payment to expediently confirm registration. You will immediately receive an email confirmation and full app access upon receipt of payment.
Pay Using Agency Check
RIVHSA has enhanced its online registration solutions to support agency check (and purchase order) transactions through our event app portal. RIVHSA only accepts agency checks. With this payment option, registrations are held in a pending status until payment is received. Agencies will receive an email confirmation and full app access once payment is received.
RIVHSA has enhanced its online registration solutions to support agency check (and purchase order) transactions through our event app portal. RIVHSA only accepts agency checks. With this payment option, registrations are held in a pending status until payment is received. Agencies will receive an email confirmation and full app access once payment is received.
Pre-Conference Events
Intensive Seminars and Public Policy Luncheon
Tuesday - June 10, 2025
These are optional, add-on ticketed events with limited availability. If attending the general conference, these event tickets are an additional fee. You are not required to attend the general conference to purchase these event tickets.
* Ticket price varies by firm.
* Intensive Seminar ticket includes Public Policy Luncheon.
* Public Policy Luncheon ticket is for the luncheon only.
* There is no on-site registration for these events.
[Public Policy Luncheon]
Title: TBA
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $100
Firm: TBA
Speaker: TBA
Tuesday - June 10, 2025
These are optional, add-on ticketed events with limited availability. If attending the general conference, these event tickets are an additional fee. You are not required to attend the general conference to purchase these event tickets.
* Ticket price varies by firm.
* Intensive Seminar ticket includes Public Policy Luncheon.
* Public Policy Luncheon ticket is for the luncheon only.
* There is no on-site registration for these events.
[Public Policy Luncheon]
Title: TBA
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $100
Firm: TBA
Speaker: TBA
[Seminar A]
Title: All Things Fiscal Reporting: The Federal Financial Report (SF-425); Tangible Personal Property Report (SF-428); Real Property Status Report (SF-429)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $455
Firm: The Management Institute
Speaker: Perry Davis, MBA
[Seminar B]
Title: Mastering the Grants Cycle: Program and Fiscal Leadership Strategies for Head Start Success
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $375
Firm: Barnes & Associates Consulting, LLC
Speaker: Chris Barnes, MPA
[Seminar C]
Title: Next Level Leadership: New Director Training for New and Emerging Directors
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $399
Firm: Sustainable Transformations, LLC
Speaker: Nannette Phillips, DBA
[Seminar D]
Title: Enhancing Family Engagement and Community Partnerships in Head Start Programs
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: $375
Firm: The Gravely Group
Speaker: Melvin Gravely, M.S.
HOTEL GROUP BLOCKS
HOST HOTEL/EVENT VENUE
JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead (Venue + Host Hotel)
3300 Lenox Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Hotel Group Rate: Expires May 19
BLOCK UPDATE as of May 5: Less than 7 rooms remaining
Experience the perfect blend of luxury service and serene elegance at the newly renovated JW Marriott Atlanta, GA, Buckhead hotel. Situated in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood, our hotel provides all you need to explore the allure of Atlanta, GA. Find our family-friendly hotel directly connected to Lenox Square® and just minutes from popular local attractions, such as the Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Zoo and High Museum of Art.
JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead (Venue + Host Hotel)
3300 Lenox Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Hotel Group Rate: Expires May 19
BLOCK UPDATE as of May 5: Less than 7 rooms remaining
Experience the perfect blend of luxury service and serene elegance at the newly renovated JW Marriott Atlanta, GA, Buckhead hotel. Situated in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood, our hotel provides all you need to explore the allure of Atlanta, GA. Find our family-friendly hotel directly connected to Lenox Square® and just minutes from popular local attractions, such as the Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Zoo and High Museum of Art.
OVERFLOW BLOCK [Opens May 5]
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta
3301 Lenox Square Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Distance to Venue: 6 min walk; 1 min drive
Hotel Group Rate: Expires May 30
Representing the storied history of Buckhead, Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta is an upscale, stylish boutique hotel that embodies the Georgia’s ancient pottery heritage coupled with the evolution of a modern Buckhead as a premier fashion, dining and entertainment destination. Located just steps from the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead and Lenox Square. Check into luxury hotel rooms and suites, wine and dine atop a rooftop bar, and enjoy the hottest culinary experience around town.
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta
3301 Lenox Square Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Distance to Venue: 6 min walk; 1 min drive
Hotel Group Rate: Expires May 30
Representing the storied history of Buckhead, Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta is an upscale, stylish boutique hotel that embodies the Georgia’s ancient pottery heritage coupled with the evolution of a modern Buckhead as a premier fashion, dining and entertainment destination. Located just steps from the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead and Lenox Square. Check into luxury hotel rooms and suites, wine and dine atop a rooftop bar, and enjoy the hottest culinary experience around town.
Call for Proposals
RIVHSA seeks rich and robust educational sessions that meet the diverse interests and specialties of our conference audience.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES (subject to change)
[Early] Received by March 31
[Regular] Received by April 30
[Wait-List] Received by May 23 @ 12 p.m. EST
SUBMISSION DEADLINES (subject to change)
[Early] Received by March 31
[Regular] Received by April 30
[Wait-List] Received by May 23 @ 12 p.m. EST
Exhibitor Registration
Expo Center
June 10-12, 2025
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Exclusive Invitation for Corporate Sponsors
In appreciation of your commitment to our mission and network, this expo experience is exclusively for our active corporate sponsors. Join us in Atlanta to network with Head Start and Early Head Start leadership from across the southeast. RIVHSA. Apply your discount code at checkout. The expo hours, location and setup are provided with your registration confirmation.
June 10-12, 2025
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Exclusive Invitation for Corporate Sponsors
In appreciation of your commitment to our mission and network, this expo experience is exclusively for our active corporate sponsors. Join us in Atlanta to network with Head Start and Early Head Start leadership from across the southeast. RIVHSA. Apply your discount code at checkout. The expo hours, location and setup are provided with your registration confirmation.
Not a sponsor? Activate today and join us in Atlanta!
Our corporate sponsorship program is a powerful tool for increasing visibility and customer loyalty with a targeted audience. Sponsorship activation and exhibitor registration are simultaneous. Sponsorship details provided in ticket description. The expo hours, location and setup are provided with your payment confirmation. Submit questions to [email protected].
Our corporate sponsorship program is a powerful tool for increasing visibility and customer loyalty with a targeted audience. Sponsorship activation and exhibitor registration are simultaneous. Sponsorship details provided in ticket description. The expo hours, location and setup are provided with your payment confirmation. Submit questions to [email protected].