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Monday, February 27
 

1:30pm CST

Living Your Purpose with Joy and Passion BUT are You on Track?
Do you want to refresh and refocus? How about re-energize or re-ignite your passion? Join this Mother/Son duo (who are both former Head Start Children) as we look at defining your why, what brings you joy, and help you focus on your "new me in 2023."

Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H3WQVLM

Speakers
avatar for Yolanda Winfrey

Yolanda Winfrey

Chief Talent and Organizational Development Officer, National Centers for Learning Excellence, Inc.
Yolanda Winfrey – Chief Talent and Organizational Development Officer; National Centers for Learning Excellence, Inc.  Yolanda is also the Owner and Lead Consultant for Freystyle by Winfrey, LLC. She is a past Head Start Child and a past Head Start Parent with over 25 years of... Read More →
avatar for Douglas Winfrey

Douglas Winfrey

High School Senior and Entrepreneur, FREYSTYLE BY WINFREY, LLC
 Douglas WinfreySenior, Rufus King IB High School and EntrepreneurFreystyle by Winfrey, LLCDouglas Winfrey, a former Head Start child, is a Senior at Rufus King IB High School, a MKE Fellow, and a LINK Crew Leader. His creativity and skilled ability to create custom apparel has led... Read More →


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

3:30pm CST

Using The Creative Curriculum® Cloud and GOLD® to Support Planning and Family Partnerships
© 2020 Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD; www.TeachingStrategies.com
These materials may not be duplicated without the express written permission of Teaching Strategies, LLC.

Using The Creative Curriculum® Cloud and GOLD® to Support Planning and Family Partnerships
  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Review of Learning Objectives
  3. Overview of Link Between Curriculum and Assessment
   • Objectives for development and learning: The basis of The Creative Curriculum® and
GOLD®
4. How to Plan Using The Creative Curriculum® Cloud• Exploring reports for individualizing weekly plans
   • Accessing daily resources
      o Intentional Teaching Experiences
      o Mighty Minutes®
      o Teaching Guides
   • Family-facing plans and resources
5. Using a Teaching Guide
   • The First Six Weeks
   • Planning for in-class and distance learning
   • Helping children from a distance
6. Social–Emotional Support for Children and Families
7. Review of Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives
• Explore the features of The Creative Curriculum® Cloud that aide in planning and
communication with families.
• Review Teaching Guides and their role in supporting children’s learning and family
partnerships.

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

Speakers
avatar for Patricia Dischler

Patricia Dischler

Professional Development Trainer, Teaching Strategies
Patricia Dischler is a Professional Development Consultant for Teaching Strategies, primarily working with large implementation projects to provide coaching and training. 



Monday February 27, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Suite E
 
Tuesday, February 28
 

1:30pm CST

Bringing the Arts to You!
ARTS for ALL Wisconsin tailors its educational programming to meet the objectives of Head Start sites throughout the state. Led by professional teaching artists, we foster creativity, artistic expression, and self-confidence in young children (with and without disabilities) and the adults who care for them. Children engage in interactive arts and music-making. This session will provide hands-on examples of the joy and creativity we can bring to your site.

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

Speakers
avatar for Christina Martin-Wright

Christina Martin-Wright

Executive Director, ARTS for ALL Wisconsin (formerly VSA Wisconsin)
Christina holds an M.F.A. in directing and dramaturgy from the Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, and an undergraduate degree in Performance. She has been an active member of the arts community for over two decades. Christina has nonprofit leadership... Read More →
avatar for Mike Scheibinger

Mike Scheibinger

School & Community Arts Coordinator and Teaching Artist, Arts for All Wisconsin
Mike is a certified learning disabilities teacher with over a decade of experience working with K-12 students in the public school setting. He is an accomplished teacher, musician, music producer, and program manager. As a producer, Mike has worked with many top artists, including... Read More →



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

3:30pm CST

All About FoodShare
FoodShare is an income-based, safety net program funded through the Federal Government to supplement monthly income for groceries. It is available to all persons who qualify. It is also known as SNAP (changed from food stamps in 2008), EBT, and the Quest Card._x000D_
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As of April 2022, active FoodShare cases can be used to qualify for Head Start Programs for households of children 0-5 years old. Attendees will learn general FoodShare eligibility requirements and ways to apply.

Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMSB8S5

Speakers
avatar for Nancy Arce-Aguilar

Nancy Arce-Aguilar

FoodShare Outreach Specialist, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Nancy has dedicated five years helping fight food insecurity, starting as an AmeriCorps VISTA. She joined the FoodShare Outreach team at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in October 2021. Covering Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, Dodge and Jefferson Counties. Nancy is interested... Read More →
avatar for Brooklynn Gray

Brooklynn Gray

FoodShare Outreach Specialist, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Brooklynn joined the FoodShare Outreach team in May of 2022, serving Milwaukee County. She served for three years with AmeriCorps, including serving with Feeding Texas, before moving to Milwaukee to work as the Volunteer Program Specialist with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Brooklynn... Read More →



Tuesday February 28, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Suite E
 
Wednesday, March 1
 

8:30am CST

Intro to Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work Part 1
The Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board grounds all of its work in the evidence informed Protective Factors Framework. It is a fun interactive, informative training that will have the participants using a new lens to see what's strong in their families and not what's wrong. Participants will understand and incorporate the 5 factors into their everyday actions and support families to build their protective factors for themselves.

Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHTX8GL



Speakers
avatar for Lisa Hirn

Lisa Hirn

Early Childhood Consultant, Family & Childcare Resource of N.E.W
Brief Bio: Lisa received her Bachelor’s Degree From the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and since has been a part of the Early childhood field. She currently is an Early Childhood Consultant and Trainer with FCRNEW. She has a passion for working with Early Childcare professionals... Read More →
avatar for Karla Jenquin

Karla Jenquin

Parent Educator, Family & Childcare Resource of N.E.W
Karla received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Green Bay in Human Development and Family Studies. For more than 26 years I have worked in various aspects of the education field. Starting from Early Childhood to currently as a Parent Educator. I am currently employed... Read More →


ACE's pdf

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

10:30am CST

Intro to Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work Part 2
The Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board grounds all of its work in the evidence informed Protective Factors Framework. It is a fun interactive, informative training that will have the participants using a new lens to see what's strong in their families and not what's wrong. Participants will understand and incorporate the 5 factors into their everyday actions and support families to build their protective factors for themselves.

Session Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YX32LBH

Speakers
avatar for Lisa Hirn

Lisa Hirn

Early Childhood Consultant, Family & Childcare Resource of N.E.W
Brief Bio: Lisa received her Bachelor’s Degree From the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and since has been a part of the Early childhood field. She currently is an Early Childhood Consultant and Trainer with FCRNEW. She has a passion for working with Early Childcare professionals... Read More →
avatar for Karla Jenquin

Karla Jenquin

Parent Educator, Family & Childcare Resource of N.E.W
Karla received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Green Bay in Human Development and Family Studies. For more than 26 years I have worked in various aspects of the education field. Starting from Early Childhood to currently as a Parent Educator. I am currently employed... Read More →


ACE's pdf

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