January 28th l Stop the Revolving Door: Proven Retention Strategies for Head Start Programs

High turnover is draining Head Start programs financially and operationally, but competitive wages alone won't solve the problem. This dynamic 90-minute virtual training explores evidence-based retention strategies beyond compensation that keep great staff engaged, motivated, and committed to your mission. Participants will learn how to build retention-focused workplace cultures that foster psychological safety and employee engagement, create meaningful recognition programs, strengthen supervision practices, and develop career pathways. The session examines the real reasons people leave—and stay—including the critical role of organizational culture, staff empowerment, and feeling valued in daily work. Through interactive discussions and actionable tools, staff will gain practical strategies to reduce turnover, strengthen team morale and engagement, and create workplaces where employees thrive.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand Retention Factors – Identify the top reasons staff leave beyond wages and why culture, engagement, and leadership matter.
Build Recognition and Culture Systems – Implement low-cost and no-cost strategies that create positive workplace cultures where staff feel valued and engaged.
Strengthen Supervision – Apply management practices that build trust, provide support, and retain high performers.
Create Career Pathways – Design internal advancement opportunities that reduce "feeling stuck" and support growth.

Dates: January 28th, 2026
Targeted Audience: HR Directors, Program Directors, Site Supervisors, Center Directors, Leadership Teams
$1,000 per agency