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Planning for Financial Sustainability Webinar

April 2025 | CELFE | Tags: Cost Modeling, Presentation

Overview

In this hour-long webinar, Center for Early Learning Funding Equity (CELFE) and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) explore cost modeling for Head Start programs. Head Start programs across the country are facing increasing financial strain, and are focused on their long term financial security and sustainability. Cost modeling can help with the significant upcoming changes to Head Start program budgets. Learn about what goes into building a cost model, what factors Head Start programs might want to consider, and potential options for completing a long-term financial plan.

This one-hour webinar will help Head Start programs understand how cost modeling might benefit them, learning from a real life example.

Please view the full recording below.

Presenter:

  • Theresa Hawley, Ph.D., Executive Director, Center for Early Learning Funding Equity

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