WHSA 2025 Annual Conference

WHSA 2025 Annual Conference

10:00am CST

Keynote: Education - The M.A.N.D.A.T.O.R.Y. Mission ABC/FGHDr. Kim Johnson

12:00pm CST

1:00pm CST

AI as Your Teaching Assistant: Enhancing Early Childhood Curriculum Development Suite DStacy Wilkes Breakout: Dr. Johnson TBA Culturally Responsive Teaching GuavaJeremy Walton Family Partnerships: Using the Youth Wellness Hub to Create an Individualized Resource Guide Suite 4Elizabeth Olsen Introduction to Learning through Lifeways Part 1 TBAJaime James • Laura Waukechon-Factor Leading to Cultivate a Coaching Culture in Your Program PortiaRita Elliott Greathouse, M.Ed. Supporting Autism in Early Childhood Settings Suite DAnna Barthen Supporting Kids with Challenging Pasts (trauma) Suite 5Chris Peterson The Four Step Approach to Difficult Conversations TamerindNina Bottomley

2:30pm CST

3:00pm CST

Connecting and Communicating with Compassion Suite EJami Hoekstra Collins Empowering Human Services through Artificial Intelligence Suite DJason Witt Feel Confident: Be First Aid Ready IronwoodKristin Gabriel, MSN, RN • Erin Aagesen, MPH Internal Tornados and Trauma: How to Help Calm The Storm GuavaTracey Atkinson Introduction to Learning through Lifeways Part 2 TBAJaime James • Laura Waukechon-Factor Maximizing Relationship Building: How to Address Resistance to Coaching TBASTGi Region V OHS TTA Nature Play for Every Child: Explore PLT’s “Trees & Me” TamerindNicole Filizetti Planning & Communication: The Connection to Professional Development IronwoodJulia Drought Taking the Stress out of Parent Conferences...even the contentious ones Suite 5Chris Peterson

5:00pm CST

WHSA Evening Social: Head Start Birthday Party!!! ABC/FGH

10:00am CST

Keynote: Mitch Factor TBA

12:00pm CST

1:00pm CST

Breakout: Mitch Factor TBA DCF YoungStar Analysis and Update Project Tamerind Making the Most of Your Annual Planning Calendar CypressLaura Waukechon-Factor Promoting Problem Solvers with Playful Resources from PBS KIDS Suite EJami Hoekstra Collins Taking a Deep Dive Into Neurodiversity BanyanKrista Johnson • Kurstin Kolodziej WIPFLI - Hold TBA Writing Effective Goals and Action Plans TBA

2:30pm CST

3:00pm CST

Are you where you want to be in the early childhood field? GuavaBrandy Perry Breakout: Mitch Factor TBA How Focused is Your Focused Observation? Planning for Effective Data Collection TBARita Elliott Greathouse, M.Ed. Partnering with Families Who Have Children with Special Needs – A Family Voices Learning Session WisteriaLynn Renner Regulations: Where Do We Start? BanyanKrista Johnson • Kurstin Kolodziej Welcoming Tribal Leaders and Partners into Head Start and Early Head Start Programs CypressLaura Waukechon-Factor WIPFLI - Hold TBA Wisconsin FoodShare AraliaJules Lee • Jackie Anderson

8:30am CST

Checking your Blind Spot: How Classroom Staff Can Move Forward with a Coach in the Passenger Seat GuavaMeghan Klegin • Christa Keller Harnessing the Power of Exploration, Play and Wonder: Conducting Hands on Investigations with Preschoolers WisteriaJennifer Sturgeon Introduction to Healthy Media Habits: A Video Series and Resources for Families and Child Care Providers of Children Ages 0-5 BanyanRebecca Mather Lost in Translation? Leveraging Coaching to Support Children Who are Dual Language Learners TBASTGi Region V OHS TTA Nourish to Flourish Suite EMary Costello • Patricia Caspary Ohana Means Family! Supporting Child-Family Relationships Both Inside and Outside of The Classroom IronwoodDelechia Johnson Promoting Healthy Social Behaviors Part 1 TBAJaime James STGi - Hold TBA Using Early Literacy to Support Young Children with IEPs. TamerindCindy Prendergast • Sandy Miller

10:00am CST

10:30am CST

Creating Inclusive Environments WisteriaMary Niec DCF Updates GuavaAmanda St. Martin Ditch the Screen! Revitalizing Creativity Through Play Suite ETerri Hafenbreadl • Melissa Vanecek First Breath: Enhancing Maternal and Child Health Outcomes by Reducing Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Substance Use During Pregnancy and Beyond IronwoodElizabeth Olsen • Kalin Hiess Fostering reciprocal relationships between providers and families around social emotional teacher practices BanyanAbby Taylor Promoting Healthy Social Behaviors Part 2 TBAJaime James Raise the Roof! Coaching to Support Highly Individualized Practices TBASTGi Region V OHS TTA Rise and Thrive – Reduce Stress and Increase Success Suite EDarlene Grant STGi - Hold TBA Wisconsin Registry: 5 Facts You Should Know GuavaDanielle Earley

12:00pm CST

Conference Ends - Thanks for Coming! - Travel Safely ABC/FGH