WHSA 2023 Annual Conference has ended

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WHSA 2023 Annual Conference

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 KalahariDr. 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 KalahariChristine 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 CypressTammy Johnson Interconnected: Using a Relational Model for Community Change Suite 4Rachel Peller It is Okay to Feel How You Feel: A Discussion on How to Approach Emotions With Children TamarindRebekah Stephens • Tessa Thompson Living Your Purpose with Joy and Passion BUT are You on Track? Suite EYolanda Winfrey • Douglas Winfrey Personalizing Your Journey with Christine Whelan Suite 5Christine Whelan Ph.D. Portage Guide 3 A Relational Perspective on Developmental Assessment and Intervention Planning for Young Children GuavaMelissa Velez Tackling the Head Start Workforce Crisis: Together! BanyanDr. Deborah Bergeron Theater as a Tool in the Classroom Suite DErica Berman Using Embedded Instruction for Students with Disabilities. WisteriaCathy Daentl • Cindy Prendergast WHSA Parent Orientation PortiaKelly 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 DBev Schumacher Head Start Staff's Role in Improving Pregnant Women's and Child's Oral Health CypressJenna Linden Hearts and Minds: Storytelling for Change and Connection Suite 4Rachel Peller Relationships in Coaching WisteriaFlynn Moroni • Susan Murray Tips and Tricks to a Child Centered Classroom TamarindLeah Jaecks • Laura VanKirk Transformational Classrooms-Creating High-Quality and Inspiring Classroom Environments GuavaDarian Luckett • Dana Garner Understanding the Destructive Webs of Trauma in the Mind and the Power of Healing Suite 5Tracey Atkinson Using The Creative Curriculum® Cloud and GOLD® to Support Planning and Family Partnerships Suite EPatricia Dischler Wisconsin Child Welfare 101: Putting Families First BanyanLexi Mueller

5:30pm CST

Wisconsin Head Start Association Prom! A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari

8:30am CST

Registration Opens Cypress Registration Booth

9:00am CST

Welcome and Opening Comments A/B/C/F/G/H KalahariJennie Mauer • Brian Stults

9:30am CST

WHSA Keynote, Richard Cohen: “Early Childhood Professionals: The Heroes of Our Time” A/B/C/F/G/H KalahariRichard Cohen

11:45am CST

Lunch A/B/C/F/G/H Kalahari

1:30pm CST

Advocacy and the Power of Your Story GuavaAllyson Frazier Bringing the Arts to You! Suite EChristina Martin-Wright • Mike Scheibinger Harnessing the Power of Exploration, Play & Wonder: Conducting Hands-on Investigations with 2-Year-Olds TamarindPatricia Dischler Intentional Use of Language for Family Success PortiaLaura White • Taylor Staples Partnering with Families in a Meaningful Way - Come Explore the Portage Project Family Service Credential Approach to Family Services BanyanMelissa Velez • Rene Forsythe PBS: We’re All Media Mentors! Navigating Media Integration for Our Youngest Learners CypressMouna Algahaithi • Jami Hoekstra Collins Putting Families First: Child Welfare Transformation in Wisconsin WisteriaJohn Elliott The Mind & Heart Suite 5Richard Cohen The New Radicals: Building the Parent/Family Movement Part 1 Suite 4Charisse Daniels-Johnson WIPFLi: Recruiting Great People Suite DTammy Jelinek

3:00pm CST

Break 3-3:30pmCST

3:30pm CST

All About FoodShare Suite ENancy Arce-Aguilar • Brooklynn Gray Ask Wipfli: HS/EHS Open Question and Answers Suite DTammy Jelinek DCF/DWD Childcare Apprenticeship Porgram WisteriaSusan Murray • Flynn Moroni Developing Coaching Support for Family Services BanyanQueen Darlene Grant • Shyrese Holmes PBS: Learning and Growing through Indigenous Art, Values, and Play CypressMouna Algahaithi • Andi Cloud Positive Solutions for Families: An Introduction GuavaTina Ruckdashel The New Radicals: Building the Parent/Family Movement Part 2 Suite 4Charisse Daniels-Johnson The Spirit Of Play Suite 5Richard Cohen Transforming Your Learning Centers PortiaTracy Dowling WECA & Wisconsin Registry: Utilizing Resources to Build your Professional Development TamarindSusy Willard Curry, Ph.D. • Mary Erickson • Danielle Earley • Amy Schuster

8:00am CST

Registration Cypress Registration Booth

8:30am CST

Data - Why Do We Need It? PortiaBrandi Warner DCF Updates and Licensing 101 GuavaAmanda St. Martin Discovering Assets & Expanding Learning for Children Who Are Multilingual WisteriaSherry 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 DAshley Bowers • Briana Kurlinkus Inspire Compassion Part 1: Intro to Trauma Informed Care TamarindQueen Darlene Grant Intro to Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work Part 1 Suite ELisa Hirn • Karla Jenquin NHSA Virtual Presentation: Updates from National Head Start Association BanyanTommy Sheridan PBS: Integrating Playfulness and Joy with PBS KIDS Part 1 CypressMouna Algahaithi • Jami Hoekstra Collins Regional Office (OHS) Updates and Dialogue Suite 4John Tschoe Vaccines 101: What You Should Know Suite 5Stacey Moyer • Laura Gregor, MS

10:00am CST

Break 10:00-10:30amCST

10:30am CST

Environmental Hazards and Children's Health PortiaDr. 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 4Elizabeth Nelson • Kaitlyn Kenealy Inspire Compassion Part 2: Compassion Resilience TamarindQueen Darlene Grant Intro to Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work Part 2 Suite ELisa Hirn • Karla Jenquin Introduction to Infant Mental Health Endorsement®: The most recognized IMH credentialing system in the United States! Suite DAshley Bowers Introduction to YoungStar Connect WisteriaErin Gernetzke • Mark Andrews PBS: Integrating Playfulness and Joy with PBS KIDS Part 2 CypressMouna Algahaithi • Jami Hoekstra Collins Project Growth: Innovative Business, Community, and Early Education and Care Partnerships GuavaKaitlin Ferrick • Andrea Cammilleri Sunshine, Seeds, and Salsa: Gardening and Outdoor Education Roundtable Suite 5Deb Moses • Hawthorn McCracken Wisconsin DPI Updates and Listening Session BanyanSara Knueve • Duy Nguyen

12:00pm CST

Conference Ends - Thanks for Coming!