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Monday
, February 27
8:30am CST
Registration Opens
Cypress Registration Booth
9:00am CST
WHSA Welcome and Opening Remarks: Special Guest, State Superintendent, Dr. Jill Underly
A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari
Dr. Jill Underly • Jennie Mauer • Brian Stults • Emilie Amundson
9:30am CST
Keynote - Christene Whelan Ph.D: “Resilience and Purpose for the Journey Ahead: WTF Do We Do from Here?”
A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari
Christine Whelan Ph.D. • Jennie Mauer • Brian Stults
11:45am CST
Lunch
A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari
1:30pm CST
Early and Efficient Vision Screening
Cypress
Tammy Johnson
Interconnected: Using a Relational Model for Community Change
Suite 4
Rachel Peller
It is Okay to Feel How You Feel: A Discussion on How to Approach Emotions With Children
Tamarind
Rebekah Stephens • Tessa Thompson
Living Your Purpose with Joy and Passion BUT are You on Track?
Suite E
Yolanda Winfrey • Douglas Winfrey
Personalizing Your Journey with Christine Whelan
Suite 5
Christine Whelan Ph.D.
Portage Guide 3 A Relational Perspective on Developmental Assessment and Intervention Planning for Young Children
Guava
Melissa Velez
Tackling the Head Start Workforce Crisis: Together!
Banyan
Dr. Deborah Bergeron
Theater as a Tool in the Classroom
Suite D
Erica Berman
Using Embedded Instruction for Students with Disabilities.
Wisteria
Cathy Daentl • Cindy Prendergast
WHSA Parent Orientation
Portia
Kelly Butzlaff • Charisse Daniels-Johnson
3:00pm CST
Break 3-3:30pmCST
3:30pm CST
Building Family Partnerships - The Future Success of Your Students Depends on It!
Suite D
Bev Schumacher
Head Start Staff's Role in Improving Pregnant Women's and Child's Oral Health
Cypress
Jenna Linden
Hearts and Minds: Storytelling for Change and Connection
Suite 4
Rachel Peller
Relationships in Coaching
Wisteria
Flynn Moroni • Susan Murray
Tips and Tricks to a Child Centered Classroom
Tamarind
Leah Jaecks • Laura VanKirk
Transformational Classrooms-Creating High-Quality and Inspiring Classroom Environments
Guava
Darian Luckett • Dana Garner
Understanding the Destructive Webs of Trauma in the Mind and the Power of Healing
Suite 5
Tracey Atkinson
Using The Creative Curriculum® Cloud and GOLD® to Support Planning and Family Partnerships
Suite E
Patricia Dischler
Wisconsin Child Welfare 101: Putting Families First
Banyan
Lexi Mueller
5:30pm CST
Wisconsin Head Start Association Prom!
A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari
Tuesday
, February 28
8:30am CST
Registration Opens
Cypress Registration Booth
9:00am CST
Welcome and Opening Comments
A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari
Jennie Mauer • Brian Stults
9:30am CST
WHSA Keynote, Richard Cohen: “Early Childhood Professionals: The Heroes of Our Time”
A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari
Richard Cohen
11:45am CST
Lunch
A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari
1:30pm CST
Advocacy and the Power of Your Story
Guava
Allyson Frazier
Bringing the Arts to You!
Suite E
Christina Martin-Wright • Mike Scheibinger
Harnessing the Power of Exploration, Play & Wonder: Conducting Hands-on Investigations with 2-Year-Olds
Tamarind
Patricia Dischler
Intentional Use of Language for Family Success
Portia
Laura White • Taylor Staples
Partnering with Families in a Meaningful Way - Come Explore the Portage Project Family Service Credential Approach to Family Services
Banyan
Melissa Velez • Rene Forsythe
PBS: We’re All Media Mentors! Navigating Media Integration for Our Youngest Learners
Cypress
Mouna Algahaithi • Jami Hoekstra Collins
Putting Families First: Child Welfare Transformation in Wisconsin
Wisteria
John Elliott
The Mind & Heart
Suite 5
Richard Cohen
The New Radicals: Building the Parent/Family Movement Part 1
Suite 4
Charisse Daniels-Johnson
WIPFLi: Recruiting Great People
Suite D
Tammy Jelinek
3:00pm CST
Break 3-3:30pmCST
3:30pm CST
All About FoodShare
Suite E
Nancy Arce-Aguilar • Brooklynn Gray
Ask Wipfli: HS/EHS Open Question and Answers
Suite D
Tammy Jelinek
DCF/DWD Childcare Apprenticeship Porgram
Wisteria
Susan Murray • Flynn Moroni
Developing Coaching Support for Family Services
Banyan
Queen Darlene Grant • Shyrese Holmes
PBS: Learning and Growing through Indigenous Art, Values, and Play
Cypress
Mouna Algahaithi • Andi Cloud
Positive Solutions for Families: An Introduction
Guava
Tina Ruckdashel
The New Radicals: Building the Parent/Family Movement Part 2
Suite 4
Charisse Daniels-Johnson
The Spirit Of Play
Suite 5
Richard Cohen
Transforming Your Learning Centers
Portia
Tracy Dowling
WECA & Wisconsin Registry: Utilizing Resources to Build your Professional Development
Tamarind
Susy Willard Curry, Ph.D. • Mary Erickson • Danielle Earley • Amy Schuster
Wednesday
, March 1
8:00am CST
Registration
Cypress Registration Booth
8:30am CST
Data - Why Do We Need It?
Portia
Brandi Warner
DCF Updates and Licensing 101
Guava
Amanda St. Martin
Discovering Assets & Expanding Learning for Children Who Are Multilingual
Wisteria
Sherry W. Kimball • Tanya Morin
Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)--What is it and How Does it Work?: A Look at IECMHC from Multiple Perspectives Through a Panel Discussion
Suite D
Ashley Bowers • Briana Kurlinkus
Inspire Compassion Part 1: Intro to Trauma Informed Care
Tamarind
Queen Darlene Grant
Intro to Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work Part 1
Suite E
Lisa Hirn • Karla Jenquin
NHSA Virtual Presentation: Updates from National Head Start Association
Banyan
Tommy Sheridan
PBS: Integrating Playfulness and Joy with PBS KIDS Part 1
Cypress
Mouna Algahaithi • Jami Hoekstra Collins
Regional Office (OHS) Updates and Dialogue
Suite 4
John Tschoe
Vaccines 101: What You Should Know
Suite 5
Stacey Moyer • Laura Gregor, MS
10:00am CST
Break 10:00-10:30amCST
10:30am CST
Environmental Hazards and Children's Health
Portia
Dr. Sarah Yang • Amanda Koch • Anya Jeninga • Madelyn Reinagel • Nathan Kloczko • Amanda Bagin
Healing is Messy AF: Buckle Up Because the Only Way Out is Through
Suite 4
Elizabeth Nelson • Kaitlyn Kenealy
Inspire Compassion Part 2: Compassion Resilience
Tamarind
Queen Darlene Grant
Intro to Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work Part 2
Suite E
Lisa Hirn • Karla Jenquin
Introduction to Infant Mental Health Endorsement®: The most recognized IMH credentialing system in the United States!
Suite D
Ashley Bowers
Introduction to YoungStar Connect
Wisteria
Erin Gernetzke • Mark Andrews
PBS: Integrating Playfulness and Joy with PBS KIDS Part 2
Cypress
Mouna Algahaithi • Jami Hoekstra Collins
Project Growth: Innovative Business, Community, and Early Education and Care Partnerships
Guava
Kaitlin Ferrick • Andrea Cammilleri
Sunshine, Seeds, and Salsa: Gardening and Outdoor Education Roundtable
Suite 5
Deb Moses • Hawthorn McCracken
Wisconsin DPI Updates and Listening Session
Banyan
Sara Knueve • Duy Nguyen
12:00pm CST
Conference Ends - Thanks for Coming!
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