# Event Details - **Event Name**: GHSA 2025 FALL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: November 19-20, 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am - **Event Description**: The Georgia Head Start Association (GHSA) is an annual professional development and networking event.About this EventGeorgia's Fort Valley State University is the setting for the GHSA 2025 Leadership Institute. The theme for the Institute is "Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future, the Head Start Legacy Continues".The Institute features four learning tracks that uses a four-tier format: 1. keynote talks, 2. panel discussions for deeper exploration with a 3. Q&A session, and 4. small group breakout sessions.Day One: November 19, 2025Panel1- Behavioral\Mental Health focuses on Challenging BehaviorPanel 2 -Leadership and Early Learning Field ResearchDay Two: November 20, 2025Panel 3- Technology and AI in Early LearninPanel 4- Hot Topic DiscussionsTier 1- Approach: Keynote Address (15 mins.) - A keynote speaker will deliver a brief, motivational talk on Research in early learning topics.Tier 2 – Approach: Panel Discussion (45 mins.)Following the keynote presentation, a panel discussion will be conducted featuring three to five experts specializing in mental and behavioral health.Tier 3 - Approach: Question and Answer Session (30 mins.)Following the panel discussion, there will be a 30-minute Q&A to promote interaction between audience and panelistsTier 4- Approach: Break Out Sessions (90 minutes)Following the Q&A, participants will have a 30-minute afternoon break. After the break, they will attend breakout sessions organized by panel members. In these sessions, participants will join smaller group discussions focused on subject matter content, guided by panel members.Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMOpening Session- C.W. Pettigrew Conference Center Auditorium: November 19th?: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AMPanel I. Behavioral\Mental Health (Challenging Behaviors) In Early Learning Host: Rebecca List Freedman, First Day Learning CompanhInfo: The 2025 Fall Leadership Institute at Fort Valley State University in Georgia includes Behavioral Health Early Learning Track on November 19, featuring a 90-minute session from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. that begins with a short keynote focused on Mental\Behavior health in early learning and classroom support. This learning track uses a four-tier format: keynote talks, panel discussions for deeper exploration with a Q&A session, and small group breakout sessions.?: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMPanel Break Out Sessions- The Thomas and Barbara Turner Ball RoomsInfo: Room 102-An Overview of Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P): Consuella Carter, EdS, CC Educational Training Services, LLC C.W. Pettigrew Auditorium-Using Play Intentionally to Build Social Skills and Prevent Challenging Behaviors: Rebecca List Freedman, First Day Learning Company Room 103-The Magic of ABC-123 Behavior Change plans: Anastasia Newton, First Day Learning Company Room 104-Disabilities And Mental Health-Know Your Why: Dr. Christina Hicks, LMFT Lada Hicks, C3 Therapeutic Solutions Room 110-Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health in Georgia: Laura P. Lucas, MS, IMH – E DECAL?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMPanel Two: Leadership, Research and Field Early Learning Host: Kelvin ThomasInfo: The 2025 Fall Leadership Institute at Fort Valley State University in Georgia includes a Leadership, Research and Field Early Learning Track on November 19, featuring a 90-minute session from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. that begins with a short keynote focused on Research topics that foster’s Leadership in early learning, and classroom support. This learning track uses a four-tier format: keynote talks, panel discussions for deeper exploration, and small group breakout sessions.?: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMPanel Break Out SessionsInfo: Room 102-Open Communication: Navigating Difficult Conversations: Kelvin Thomas, Vice President, Acelero Learning Room 103-Leadership Workshop Series: Follow-Through — Time & Task Management: Maria Madigral, Director of Learning Engagement, Shine Early Learning Room 104-Workshop: Dads Can Make A Difference: Ako Kambon, Sundjata Aya, Visionary Leader’s Institute Room 110- Family Engagement: Building Strong Partnerships: Tatjyana Elmore, M.Ed.?: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AMPanel Three: Technology (A.I.) and Innovation: November 20thHost: Belva Weathersby, Insights by mYoInfo: The 2025 Fall Leadership Institute at Fort Valley State University in Georgia includes a Leadership, Research and Field Early Learning Track on November 19, featuring a 90-minute session from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. that begins with a short keynote focused on Research topics that foster’s Leadership in early learning, and classroom support. This learning track uses a four-tier format: keynote talks, panel discussions for deeper exploration, and small group breakout sessions.?: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMPanel Break Out SessionsInfo: Room 102-Harnessing AI for Early Learning Success: Carolyn Heyliger-Graham, Learning Genie Room 103-Leading AI Adoption and Policy- Mary Romo, EarlyEd.ai Room 104-Innovation in Action: Bridging Technology and Compliance with Safe Facility- Diane Binda, Dicabi Solutions, LLC Room 110-Smarter, Faster Data: How to Halve Your Research Time and Double Your Strategic Impact: Maya Mcelrath, Danielle Luchtenburg- mano-Y-ola (Insights by mYo)?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMHot Topics Discussion- C.W. Pettigrew Conference Center AuditoriumHost: Allison SetterlindInfo: The landscape of Early Learning is dynamic and ever-evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for growth and improvement. Head Start, as a vital component of this landscape, is no exception. In this enlightening session, you will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from experts well-versed in the priorities of The Administration for Children and Families, Make America Healthy Again, Parent Choice, as well as other critical Federal and State issues that are currently shaping the future of Head Start and childcare. This knowledge is not only essential for understanding the present context but also for empowering you to navigate and contribute positively to the ongoing dialogue surrounding early childhood education. Together, we can embrace these changes and work towards a brighter future for our youngest learners.?: 03:15 PM - 05:00 PMClosing Session- C.W. Pettigrew Conference Center AuditoriumHost: Courtney Howard, FVSUInfo: Featuring faculty and staff from Fort Valley State University - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-valley/ghsa-2025-fall-leadership-institute-november-19-20-2025/100001766540382839 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, workshops, conferences, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fghsa-2025-fall-leadership-institute-november-19-20-2025-tickets-1766540382839 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Valley - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: C.W. Pettigrew Conference Center - **lat**: 32.5343243 - **long**: -83.89933420000001 - **full address**: C.W. Pettigrew Conference Center, 1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Juanita Yancey (https://allevents.in/org/juanita-yancey/24853795) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/420df6a03dae5b881a7066c71be9bc18bd9fe248e157d03b822338b28d86bc16-rimg-w1200-h780-dc454532-gmir.jpg?v=1763242822 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c6634a9e490ef26e52bd85e77d538bb51c0d663e93b7c881910427c88c7c4dd8-rimg-w400-h400-dc454432-gmir.jpg?v=1763242693 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** C.W. 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