WHSA 2023 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

1:30pm CST

WHSA Parent Orientation

Head Start Parents, join this session to learn more about the conference and how to take full advantage of these two and a half days.

No evaluation for this session

Speakers

Charisse Daniels-Johnson

Monday February 27, 2023 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Portia

Breakout

1:30pm CST

Intentional Use of Language for Family Success

Our session discusses making intentional word choices to increase Kindergarten readiness skills for families. Head Start comes with jargon that doesn't match local schools. For example, we can shift our messaging from 'arriving late' to focus on timely arrival as a kindergarten readiness skill. We will discuss how to align our practices, timelines, and word choices with local school districts to increase success and decrease confusion for parents when transitioning into K-12.

Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HBGTPDP

Speakers

Laura White

Family Services Coordinator, Acelero Learning

Laura White (She/Her) is a Family Services Coordinator at Acelero Learning Wisconsin, supporting centers in Racine County. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from UW- Parkside in Psychology. Prior to transitioning to a role in Family Services, she worked with children who have autism... Read More →

Taylor Staples

Family Services Coordinator, Acelero Learning Wisconsin

Taylor Staples (She/Her) is a Family Services Coordinator at Acelero Learning Wisconsin, supporting centers on the North Side of Milwaukee. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Policy and Leadership from Marquette University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Kentucky... Read More →

Intentional Use of Language in Family Services WHSA pdf

Intentional Use of Language in Family Services WHSA Presentation Docs pdf

Registry Cert Intentional Use of Language for Family Success pdf

Tuesday February 28, 2023 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Portia

Breakout

3:30pm CST

Transforming Your Learning Centers

Refresh, renew and refocus your playtime! This interactive session will get you thinking about the materials you put out in your classroom and the purpose of them. We’ll explore learning centers and think out of the box to make them intentional and engaging. You will leave this session with ideas you can use right away when you get back to your classroom. This session is geared for new(er) classroom staff.

Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMGGN6X

Speakers

Tracy Dowling

Education Coordinator, CESA 11 Head Start

Transforming Your Learning Centers pdf

Registry Cert Transforming Your Learning Centers pdf

Tuesday February 28, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Portia

Breakout

8:30am CST

Data - Why Do We Need It?

This session will review the Head Start Program Performance Standards surrounding data, examine different types of data and how it can be used, and explore different ways to create a culture that embraces data in your programs.

Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHXHNZM

Speakers

Brandi Warner

Database Management Coordinator, CESA #11 Head Start

Wednesday March 1, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am CST
Portia

Breakout

10:30am CST

Environmental Hazards and Children's Health

The goal of this session is to educate Head Start communities on environmental health and safety topics, and showcase state-led initiatives to keep children in learning communities safe from environmental hazards. Tentatively, the session will be comprised of about 5 mini-presentations on the following topics: Introduction to Children's Environmental Health; Lead Hazards; Contaminants in Drinking Water; Indoor Air (Radon, Vapor Intrusion); DHS Children's Environmental Health Initiatives.

Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HPJXLXN

Speakers

Dr. Sarah Yang

Toxicologist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Amanda Koch

Health Educator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Amanda Koch, MPH, is a Health Educator at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. In addition to leading environmental public health education and outreach activities, she manages the DHS’s Choose Safe Places Program, which helps Wisconsin’s future child care providers choose... Read More →

Anya Jeninga

Water Resources Science Policy Fellow, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Anya Jeninga is a Water Resources Science Policy Fellow from the Wisconsin Sea Grant. They are completing their fellowship at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, where they work in the groundwater toxicology program and assist with the DHS’s Choose Safe Places Program to... Read More →

Madelyn Reinagel

Coordinator, Wisconsin’s Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Initiative

Madelyn Reinagel, MPH, is the coordinator of Wisconsin’s Lead-in-Water Testing and Remediation Initiative. Through this initiative, local health departments can offer free water testing and remediation options to their licensed group childcare and Head Start programs.

Nathan Kloczko

Site Evaluation Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Nathan Kloczko is the Site Evaluation Program Coordinator and a Health Assessor in the Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Since early 2021, he has worked closely with the other Health Assessors and the Health Educator... Read More →

Amanda Bagin

Indoor Air Quality Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Amanda Bagin, MPH, CHES® is the Indoor Air Quality Outreach Specialist for the Indoor Air and Radon Program at Wisconsin Department of Health Services. She supports partners in Wisconsin on radon and other indoor air topics through the development of resources, trainings and communication... Read More →

Registry Cert Environmental Hazards and Children's Health pdf

WHSA Conference Combined Presentations compressed2 pdf

Wednesday March 1, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Portia

Breakout