The primary purposes of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Training are:

1. To educate and provide guidance for families, educator/caregivers, administrators and policy makers on developmental expectations for young children from birth to first grade.
   
2. To inform the development of program standards across early learning environments so that families, teachers and caregivers can demonstrate that they provide the opportunities and experiences children need to meet developmental expectations.

The primary goals of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Training are:

1. To provide opportunities for participants to learn how to use the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards to guide the determination of developmentally appropriate curriculum, daily activities and assessment.
   
2. To assist early care and education providers and families in developing an understanding of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards developmental domains, developmental expectations, performance standards, developmental continuum and program standards
   
3. To utilize the "Teaching Cycle" of assessment, planning and implementation as a framework for applying the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards in early care and education.
   
4. To provide opportunities for participants to learn how to use the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards to design care and learning environments and to support adult/child relationships that enhance optimal learning experiences for young children.
   
5. To provide professionals and families with an understanding of the connections between the Wisconsin Model Early learning Standards and:
   
   • Wisconsin readiness Indicators
     
   • Existing performance standards
     
   • Existing program standards

Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Training is Available Throughout the State of Wisconsin

More than 70 Approved WMELS Trainers are available to do training in your area of the state. WMELS Approved Trainers include child care providers, teachers (classroom and higher education), program support personnel, technical assistance personnel, and administrators that represent the full-range of services offered to young children birth to first grade. Overview, one-day and 15 to 18 hour trainings are available. 15 to 18 hour trainings are available for credit. Find a trainer in your area and locate training opportunities in your area.