How can YoungStar, Wisconsin's child care quality rating and improvement system, evolve to better meet the needs of children and the adults who care for them in today's world? In this session we will share some of the early analysis from DCF's statewide campaign where we listened to the experiences, needs, and suggestions of providers, families, and early care and education partners. We will provide opportunity to expand on topics of interest, discuss next steps in the project, and share how to stay involved.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Tamerind
Discover what relationship-based care entails and learn effective strategies for its implementation. We will become proficient in the Watch-Ask-Adapt responsive caregiving practice, a vital tool for enhancing relationships in caregiving. Join us on this journey to foster meaningful connections and provide the best care possible.
In a world where challenges can feel overwhelming, playful learning can be a powerful tool for building resilience. This session highlights PBS KIDS resources that inspire a sense of wonder, nurture creativity, and promote critical thinking. Explore responsive, skillfully designed tools from Daniel Tiger and Sesame Workshop that support children in developing the skills to face challenges with confidence through the process of playful problem solving.
Deep Dive: An introduction to skill-based approaches to challenging behaviors that will improve social understanding and self-management of neurodiverse students. Regulation: Regulation is the foundation upon which we are able to access our learning. When a regulation system that is in distress, it may result in a lack of access to learning as well as behavior that is challenging to adults. We will learn how the stress response system works within our brain and its role in regulation
Come join me in my session & learn about my personal experiences in the early childhood field. I will be talking about how I chose early childhood education as my career, & how I became the teacher I am today. I will also touch base on where I would like my future to be in this field. Along the way we will talk about the positive impact of early childhood education & working in a head start & early head start setting.
Who should be tired at the end of the day? The kids! How can we alter our classrooms in a way that limits the stress for educators? Let’s start with the basics._x000D_ Love allows children to grow through their mistakes._x000D_ Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices._x000D_ Love and Logic is a way of working with children that puts teachers back in control, teaches children to be responsible, and prepares young people to live in the real world, with its many choices and consequences
Learn about programs and services for children with disabilities from two parents who have lived experiences, and how best to partner with families and communicate your concerns. We will explore the Birth to 3 Program, Children’s Long-Term Support Programs and important Medicaid benefits. Attendees will be encouraged to share their experiences caring for young child with developmental delays and challenges communicating with their parents.
