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Wednesday, February 26
 

8:30am CST

Introduction to Healthy Media Habits: A Video Series and Resources for Families and Child Care Providers of Children Ages 0-5
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
Banyan
Media increasingly dominates and influences young children's lives. This video curriculum provides caregivers with the latest research and guidelines for managing media use. The videos offer strategies to support caregivers in maintaining a balanced and beneficial media environment for children. Developed by child media experts, Drs. Roxy Etta and Liz Horgan, this free video curriculum is distributed by the WI Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board and Supporting Families Together Association.
Speakers
RM
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
Banyan
  Breakout

8:30am CST

Region 12 OHS TTA/ICF - Hold
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
TBA
More information coming soon!
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
TBA
  Breakout

8:30am CST

Region 5 OHS TTA/STGI - Hold
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
TBA
More information coming soon!
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
TBA
  Breakout

8:30am CST

Using Early Literacy to Support Young Children with IEPs.
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
Tamerind
Have you ever wondered how to address your Early Childhood special education students' unique early literacy skills? If so, this session is for you! Come join us and take part in this interactive learning session where you will learn some evidence-based teaching strategies designed to meet your students’ unique early literacy needs. This session will also introduce you to a variety of adaptations you can easily make and activities you can plan to increase participation and engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Prendergast

Cindy Prendergast

EL-TAI Specialist, CESA 1
Cindy Prendergast has a bachelor's degree in early childhood/early childhood special education and a master's degree in curriculum and leadership. She has been in the field of early education throughout her career, and is passionate about play-based learning, inclusion, and  social... Read More →
avatar for Sandy Miller

Sandy Miller

EL-TAI Specialist, CESA 6
Sandy is a former EC:SE, EBD, 4K, and Title One preschool teacher who is passionate about inclusive education opportunities. Sandy is currently a statewide Early Learning Technical Assistance and Implementation Specialist as well as a Pyramid Model trainer. She holds a master’s... Read More →
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
Tamerind
  Breakout

8:30am CST

WIPFLI - Hold
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
TBA
More information coming soon!
Wednesday February 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CST
TBA
  Breakout

10:00am CST

Break
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am CST
ABC/FGH
Visit Exhibitors and Grab a Snack!
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am CST
ABC/FGH
  Break

10:30am CST

Creating Inclusive Environments
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Wisteria
Celebrate the diverse abilities of all children by learning the benefits of inclusive learning environments. Dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and uncover its three principles: representation, engagement, and action and expression. Explore fun and creative ways to implement UDL, enhancing your program environments to be more inclusive and effective for children with disabilities and delays.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Niec

Mary Niec

Inclusion and Exceptionalities Specialist, Youngstar Connect
Mary Niec is a passionate advocate for quality early care and education. Her career began at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, WI, where she immersed herself in outdoor education youth programs from 2006 to 2009. Following Olbrich, Mary served as a Lead Teacher and Program Director... Read More →
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Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Wisteria
  Breakout

10:30am CST

DCF Updates
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Guava
Come and hear what's new and exciting at the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families! In this presentation, we will discuss new and continuing DCF projects and initiatives. We will also provide space for ECE professionals to ask questions and connect with colleagues.
Speakers
AS
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Guava
  Breakout

10:30am CST

Fostering reciprocal relationships between providers and families around social emotional teacher practices
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Banyan
Relationships with families are central to high-quality, social emotional (SE) teaching. This session reviews key practices for teaching social and emotional skills to young children in EC classrooms. We will address engaging families in reciprocal relationships in which providers can learn from and with families. Attendees will develop reflective strategies that can be used to foster belonging and cultural responsiveness in relation to developing connections with families.
Speakers
AT
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Banyan
  Breakout

10:30am CST

Region 12 OHS TTA/ICF - Hold
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
TBA
More information coming soon!
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
TBA
  Breakout

10:30am CST

Region 5 OHS TTA/STGI - Hold
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
TBA
More information coming soon!
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
TBA
  Breakout

10:30am CST

WIPFLI - Hold
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
TBA
More information coming soon!
Wednesday February 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
TBA
  Breakout

12:00pm CST

Conference Ends - Thanks for Coming! - Travel Safely
Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:15pm CST
ABC/FGH
Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:00pm - 12:15pm CST
ABC/FGH
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