We thank you for joining us for the 2026 Region 8 Head Start Association Conference in beautiful Deadwood, SD! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Please take a minute to fill out our attendee survey. We are always trying to improve this event, and your feedback is really important to us.
USF College Credit Offered for Attendees
EDU_SDHS.10 Region 8 Conference 1 credit hour
Graduate Section: EDU539E.1 Registration deadline 11/5/26
Undergrad Section: EDU198E.1 Registration deadline 11/5/26
Link: Course Details and Registration
Attendees can register for credit at http://reach.usiouxfalls.edu. You will need to create an account (or log in if you already have an account) and search by the course name or course link provided. The cost per credit hour for an off-campus graduate or undergraduate credit through the University of Sioux Falls is $50. Payment must be made by credit card.
Accommodations
The Lodge at Deadwood
A room block is reserved at The Lodge at Deadwood. You can reserve rooms by calling 605-584-4800, and you must tell them you are part of the Region 8 Head Start Association block.
Room Block Rate: $89/night + tax
Reservations will be accepted until the cut-off date on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Flight Information
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.