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The Region 8 Head Start Association would like to welcome you to beautiful Deadwood, South Dakota for the Region 8 Head Start Conference on November 3-5, 2026.
We hope you have a great time learning at the conference and visiting South Dakota.
From all of us on the Region 8 Head Start Association Board, we thank you for all the work you do for children and families.
Overview
The 2026 Region 8 Head Start Association Conference, Anchored in Mission, Inspired for Tomorrow, is in Deadwood, SD, November 3-5, 2026
We are excited to host the 2026 Region 8 Head Start Association Conference in beautiful Deadwood, SD! The conference will begin bright and early on Tuesday, November 3rd. Day two will be a full day of sessions with a social featuring a mentalist show that evening. The conference will conclude after a closing keynote and sponsored luncheon on Thursday, November 5th. More details on schedule will be updated as we get them on our website: https://sdheadstart.org/region-8-conference.
A room block is reserved at The Lodge at Deadwood. You can reserve rooms by calling 877-393-5634 and letting them know you are part of the Region 8 Head Start Association block. Reservations will be accepted until the cut-off date on September 17th.
The closest airport is the Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City, SD. If you are flying and will need a shuttle to the hotel, The Lodge at Deadwood has a complementary shuttle to and from the airport. You will need to coordinate with the hotel on arranging pick up.
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The Mission of the Region VIII Head Start Association is to ensure quality services for children and families by promoting and supporting the effectiveness of State Head Start Associations, Local Head Start Programs, and members
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