The Ohio Head Start Association is a professional membership organization whose work is dedicated to Leadership, Professional Development, Research and Advocacy. We are committed to high quality services for the most vulnerable children and families and foster positive change in our early childhood endeavors at the local, state and national levels.
The Ohio Head Start Association will continue to be a formidable leader in the world of Head Start. Through our passionate, unified voice, we foster and champion dynamic partnerships that forge positive outcomes and better lives for children, families and communities.
Barbara Haxton, Executive Director (haxton@ohsai.org)
Amanda Yancey, Operations Director; Director of the Parent Ambassador Program (yancey@ohsai.org)
Julie H. Stone, Associate Executive Director (stone@ohsai.org)
Barb Davis, President
CAC of Pike County
(740) 289-2371
Day Chesney, Vice President
Miami Valley Child Development Centers
(937) 226-5664
Suzanne Prescott, Treasurer
Butler County ESC
(513) 785-6853
Kristin Kerr, Financial Secretary
Community Action Wayne/Medina
(330) 264-8677
Amy Esser, Secretary
Mercer County Head Start
(419) 268-0301
Dr. Thea Wilson, Assistant Secretary
CEOGC Head Start
(216) 696-9077
Peg Tazewell, Immediate Past President
Knox County Head Start
(740) 393-6972
The Ohio Head Start Association is is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.
CEUs are offered for OHSAI professional development content that meets eligibility requirements for IACET CEUs according to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard. To receive CEUs, attendees are required to be engaged in the entire class and demonstrate mastery of the learning objectives by successfully completing a knowledge assessment.
Many organizations offer some form of continuing education credit, but only the IACET CEU is held to the strict, research-based IACET Criteria and Guidelines for Continuing Education and Training. Only IACET Authorized Providers, who undergo a strict application and site-review process, can award the IACET CEU. IACET Authorized Providers are required to re-apply and be reauthorized every five (5) years.
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) was created by IACET as a measurement of continuing education. One (1) IACET CEU is equal to ten (10) contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. Under IACET’s care, the IACET CEU has evolved from a quantitative measure to a hallmark of quality training and instruction.
To receive CEUs, participants in approved sessions must complete and submit an Application for CEUs. The Ohio Head Start Association maintains a record of all CEUs awarded and can provide information to awardees upon request.
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