Why Head Start Leaders Should Be at GoEngage Connect 2026

San Antonio, TX | March 24–26, 2026

Managing a Head Start program in today’s landscape is more complex than ever. Shrinking budgets. Growing compliance pressure. Staff turnover. Outdated systems.

And still—your team shows up every day to serve families, build systems, and meet rising expectations.

GoEngage Connect 2026 was designed for exactly that kind of leader.

This isn’t just another conference. It’s a reset. A deep breath. A three-day strategy lab for agencies that are ready to align their systems, empower their teams, and future-proof their work.

Here’s why you should be there:

1. You’ve invested in GoEngage. Now, maximize the ROI (return on investment).

Your agency uses GoEngage; you already know how powerful it can be, but too often, teams only scratch the surface of what the platform can really do.

At GoEngage Connect, you’ll get a front-row seat to:

• Workflow automations you may not be using

• Reports that reveal trends before they become problems

• Tools that reduce manual tracking across departments

Whether you’re in health, ERSEA, governance, or fiscal—this is your chance to dig deeper and do more with what you already have.

2. Leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing smarter.

You don’t need more on your plate. You need smarter tools, better processes, and clearer data to drive decisions.

GoEngage Connect is where leadership teams go to:

• Rethink outdated routines

• Align staff across roles and sites

• Streamline reporting and monitoring

• Rebuild systems that work for the long haul

From re-enrollment and non-federal share to digital forms and dashboards—you’ll walk away with a stronger, smarter foundation.

3. The sessions are built around your real challenges.

Let’s skip the fluff. Every session at GoEngage Connect is built around a Head Start-specific pain point. You’ll find training and workshops focused on:

• PIR and FA1/FA2 prep

• Automating processes

• Getting documentation ready for reviews

• Using AIRs to stay ahead of monitoring

4. You don’t have to do this alone.

Leadership in this space can feel isolating—but you’re not in it alone.

At GoEngage Connect, you’ll build real connections with other agencies facing the same hurdles you are. You’ll share wins, lessons, and systems that you can borrow (or improve on) when you get home.

This is a chance to build a support network that extends beyond the conference room.

5. You’ll walk away with a plan. Not just ideas.

Ideas are great. But what leadership teams need right now is a plan—one they can actually implement when they return.

Whether you're prepping for monitoring, overhauling in-kind tracking, or training new team members, you’ll leave GoEngage Connect with:

• Hands-on strategies

• Confidence in your systems

• Clarity about what’s next

Join Us in San Antonio

GoEngage Connect takes place March 24–26, 2026, in San Antonio, TX. Registration is open now—and spots will be filling fast. Bring your questions. Bring your team. Bring your vision for what’s possible.

Here’s how to register:

1. Log in to GoEngage.
   Navigate to Help > Sign Up for an Event.

2. Add GoEngage Connect to your cart.
   In the Shopping Cart tab, click the ➕ Add New icon, select the event, and close the window.

3. Submit your registration.
   Click Place Order Now to download a PDF for approval or submit your registration directly.

   
   

Questions?
Email us at Conference@GoEngage.app or call (800) 473-4780 — we’re happy to help!