SD Head Start Assn     207 E Capitol Ave, Suite 207      Pierre, SD 57501     605-224-4161 

Our Mission:
The South Dakota Head Start Association is a leading voice supporting the work of Head Start programs and their partners through education, advocacy, training, networking, and strengthening quality early childhood education and services to families.

Our Vision:
​To be a positive voice, a powerful advocate and promoter of quality programs for children, families and communities.

SDHSA Purpose:
The South Dakota Head Start Association was established in 1989 to:

• Coordinate and conduct activities designed to enhance awareness of Head Start in South Dakota
• Be a support link between local, regional and National Head Start program
• Develop joint policy positions and statements which reflect a consensus of the opinions of Head Start Parents, Staff, Directors, and Friends
• Establish communication, cooperation and an action network between Head Start Directors, Staff, Parents, and Friends within the State of South Dakota
• Conduct training on a statewide basis for Head Start parents, Staff, Directors, and Friends
• Coordinate efforts with other interested groups.

Governance:
The South Dakota Head Start Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of one representative from each Member Program in the following categories: Director, Parent, Staff, and Friend.

The Board of Directors elects a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer to serve two year terms.

President:   Steph Lebeda - Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership

Vice President:  Vicki Lowry - Youth and Family Services Head Start

Secretary:  Marcus Bevier - TREC Badlands Head Start

Treasurer:  Sue Parrott - Sioux Falls Head Start

The South Dakota Head Start Association office is located in the St. Charles Building at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Euclid Ave.