Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards: Training Opportunities

Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners provides Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards training opportunities.


Type of Training Location 2010 Region
Full WMELS Training Info Black River Falls November 18-19 Western
Full WMELS Training Info Stevens Point November 12-13 Northern
Full WMELS Training Info Madison October 9 & 23 Southern
Full WMELS Training Info Janesville September 25 & October 16 Southern
Full WMELS Training Info Wausau October 8 & 9 Northern
Full WMELS Training Info Appleton September 8 & 9, October 22 Northeast
Full WMELS Training Info Kenosha October 2, 9 & 16 Milwaukee and Southeast
Full WMELS Training Info Menasha October 2 & 9 Northeast
Full WMELS Training Info Hales Corners September 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 Milwaukee and Southeast
Full WMELS Training Info Monticello September 22 & October 13 Southern
Full WMELS Training Info Sturtevant September 21 & 28, October 5, 19 & 26 Milwaukee and Southeast
Full WMELS Training Info Portage September 11 & 18 Southern
Full WMELS Training Info Marshfield September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 11 Northern
One Day Milwaukee August 23 and 27 Milwaukee and Southeast
Full WMELS Training Info Menomonee Falls August 21, September 25 & October 2 Milwaukee and Southeast
Full WMELS Training Info Eau Claire August 4-5 Western
One Day Oak Creek July 27, 28, and 29 Milwaukee and Southeast
Full WMELS Training Info Milwaukee July 10, 17, 24, 31 Milwaukee and Southeast

 

Black River Falls, November 18-19, 2010

Location: Comfort Inn and Suites, W10170 Hwy. 54, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Organization: CESA 5, 4C, Northwest Connection Family
Time: 8am-4:30pm each day
Trainer 1: Joan Rice, CESA 5
800 862-3725, ricej@cesa5.k12.wi.us
Trainer 2: Robin Mainhardt, 4C, 715-369-9255, nwchild5@charter.net
Registration: Handled internally at Ho Chunk Head Start
Audience: Head Start
Description: Full training.

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Stevens Point, November 12-13, 2010

Location: Spiedini's Italiano Ristorante, 1010 Post Rd., Stevens Point, WI 54481
Organization: Child Care Resource & Referral of Central WI, Child Care Connection
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Trainer 1: Gayle Schiszik, CCR&RCW, 715-423-4114, gschiszik@gmail.com
Trainer 2: Peggy McMahon, Kids First Early Childhood Consulting, LLC, 715-532-9895, pmcmahon1@charter.net
Registration: CCR&RCW, 715-423-4114
Registration fee: $30
Registration Deadline: November 1, 2010
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start, 5-year-old Kindergarten
Description: This 15-hour course will include an overview of the contents and design of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) and how to apply them within any early learning classroom setting.

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Madison, October 9 & 23, 2010

Location: Kids Depot, 5301 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Organization: Kids Depot
Time: 8am-3:30pm
Trainer 1: Penny Chase, 4-C, 608-271-9181, penny.chase@4-C.org
Trainer 2: Sandy Garski, MATC, 608-258-2392, sgarski@matcmadison.edu
Trainer 3: Meredith Green, Waisman, 608-265-5947, green@waisman.wisc.edu
Registration: Penny Chase, 4-C, 608-271-9181, penny.chase@4-C.org
Registration fee: $15
Registration Deadline: October 1
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, Birth to 3, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education, 5-year-old Kindergarten, Administration
Description: WI Model Early Learning Standards are derived from research in the domains of early learning & development and apply to all settings in which children receive care & education. These standards are intended to align to WI K-12 Academic Standards and to provide early learning opportunities.

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Janesville, September 25 & October 16, 2010

Location: Cargill Christian Preschool, 2000 Wesley Ave., Janesville, WI
Organization: 4C
Trainer 1: Penny Chase, 4-C, 608-271-9181, penny.chase@4-C.org
Trainer 2: Kirsten Suer, 4-C, 608-271-9181, kirsten.suer@4-c.org
Registration: Penny Chase, 4-C, 608-271-9181, penny.chase@4-C.org
Registration fee: $15
Registration Deadline: September 17, 2010

 

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Wausau, October 8 & 9, 2010

Location: Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W. Campus Dr., Wausau, WI 54401
Organization: Northcentral Technical College & Child Care Connection
Time: October 8, 5-9pm; October 9, 8am-4pm
Trainer 1: Sandy Suprak, NTC, 715-675-3331 x1515, suprak@ntc.edu
Trainer 2: Mary Olson, YWCA Child Care, 715-842-3381 x107, molson.ywca@verizon.net
Registration: Northcentral Technical College, 715-675-3331 x5861
Registration fee: $119.10
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2010
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education, 5-year-old Kindergarten, Administration, Parents
Description: Credit is available. Registry Label is available. Accelerated Format: 2 days of active learning, 1 NTC credit, 18 hours of continuing education

 

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Appleton, September 8 & 9, October 22, 2010

Location: Young Child Development Center, 719 W. Ridgeview Dr., Appleton, WI
Organization: Young Child Development Center
Time: September 8 & 9, 5:45-9:15pm and October 22, 8am-4:30pm
Trainer 1: Kathy Kadar, Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc.,
920-886-1211, kkadar.ccrr@tds.net
Registration: Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc.
920-886-1211 fax: 920-886-1331, kkadar.ccrr@tds.net
Audience: Group Child Care, Administration
Description:

Full Training 15-18 Hours. No credit available. Registry Label: Yes.

The Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) are based on research in all the domains of a child’s early learning and development. This WMELS training will include: guiding principles, developmental expectations, performance standards (with examples of child behavior and adult strategies) so that teachers can deliver quality education and care to children age birth through Kindergarten.

 

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Kenosha, October 2, 9 & 16, 2010

Location: Liberty Square, 5900 7th Ave. Kenosha
Organization: KAEYC (Kenosha)
Time: 8am-1:30pm
Trainer 1: Nancy Willman, Every Child's Place
262-909-7004, nwillman@co.kenosha.wi.us
Trainer 2: Katie O'Neill, KUSD, 847-921-0055, koneill@kusd.edu
Registration: Annette Richter, 262-697-4562, arichter@co.kenosha.wi.us
Registration Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: September 28, 2010
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, Birth to 3, 4-Year-Old-Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education, 5-Year-Old-Kindergarten, Administration, Parents
Description:

Early care and education happens in many places, child care centers, family child care homes, head start programs, preschools and kindergartens. When children receive quality early care and education everyone will benefit: children, family and communities. Come learn more about the model early learning standards for early care and education, share activities to take back to your classroom to implement and gather relevant resources for purposeful teaching.

 

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Menasha, October 2 & 9, 2010

Location: Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc., 1165 Appleton Rd., Menasha, WI 54952
Organization: Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc.
Time: 8am-4:30pm each day
Trainer 1: Kathy Kadar, Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc.,
920-886-1211, kkadar.ccrr@tds.net
Trainer 2: Tiffany Swain Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc.
920-886-1211, fax: 920-886-1331, tswain.ccrr@tds.net
Registration: Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc.
920-886-1211 fax: 920-886-1331, library.ccrr@tds.net
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2010
Fee: $75
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education, 5-year-old Kindergarten Administration, Parents
Description:

Full Training 15-18 Hours

The Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) are based on research in all the domains of a child’s early learning and development. This WMELS training will include: guiding principles, developmental expectations, performance standards (with examples of child behavior and adult strategies) so that teachers can deliver quality education and care to children age birth through Kindergarten.

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Hales Corners, September 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2010

Location: Park's Edge Preschool, 10627 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, WI 53130
Organization: 4C
Time: 6:30-9pm each date
Trainer 1: Terryl Wheelock, 4C, 414-562-2650 ext. 3428, twheelock@4c-milwaukee.org
Trainer 2: Tracie Jarentowski, 4C, 414-562-2650, ext. 3436, tjarentowski@4c-milwaukee.org
Registration: Terryl Wheelock, 4C, 414-562-2650 ext. 3428, fax: 414-562-2651, twheelock@4c-milwaukee.org
Registration Deadline: September 17, 2010
Fee: $75
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, Birth to 3, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Early Childhood Special Education, Parents
Description:

Full Training 15-18 Hours

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Monticello, September 22 and October 13, 2010

Location: Community Hall in Monticello, 316 East Coates Street, Monticello, WI
Organization: Monticello School District
Time: 8am-4pm
Trainer 1: Susan Donahoe, CESA 2, 608-758-6232, sdonahoe@cesa2.k12.wi.us
Trainer 2: Ann Ramminger, SPDG Grant, Waisman Ctr,
608-263-4186
Trainer 3: Meredith Green, ReSource-Waisman Ctr., 608-265-5831
Registration: Ruth Voight, 608-938-4194, Ext. 237, fax. 608-938-1062, voighru@monticello.k12.wi.us
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2010 or until full.
Fee: $25 for those outside the district
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, Birth to 3, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education, 5-year-old Kindergarten, Administration, Parents, Other
Description:

Full Training 15-18 Hours

Teaching is a fine art that requires not only knowledge and skill, but also the ability to constantly learn and evaluate. Doing this with others multiplies the effectiveness. Join us to explore the 0-6 standards, share issues and reflect.

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Sturtevant, September 21 & 28, October 5, 19 & 26, 2010

Location: Racine County Public Works Building, Ives Grove, 14200 Washington Ave., Sturtevant
Organization: Racine County UW-Extension, 4C and WI Department of Children and Families
Time: 6-9pm
Trainer 1: Tina Ginner, 262-662-2132, ginneti@yahoo.com
Trainer 2: Mary Lofty, Lofty Learning, 262-633-9219, mmlofty@aol.com
Registration: Melinda, 4C, 262-681-7352 or 414-562-2650
Registration Deadline: September 17, 2010
Fee: $55

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Portage, September 11-18, 2010

Location: CESA 5 626 E. Slifer Portage, WI 53901
Organization: CESA 5 and 4C
Time: 8am-4:30pm each day
Trainer 1: Penny Chase, 4C Professional Development/Training Manager
Trainer 2: Joan Rice, WMLES Trainer CESA 5 Early Childhood Program Support
(608) 742-8814, ext 268, ricej@cesa5.k12.wi.us
Registration: Registration is online. For more information, contact Julia Jiannacopoulos (608) 742-8814, ext 268 (800) 862-3725, ext 268 fax: (608) 742-2384, jiannacopoulosj@cesa5.k12.wi.us
Registration Deadline: Sept. 6, 2010
Fee: $25 for the two-day training and includes continental breakfasts, lunches and training materials. Cancellation Refunds for Participants: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel prior to 3 working days before a workshop. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 3 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
Audience: ECSE Teachers, 4 & 5K Teachers, Head Start Teachers, Child Care Providers
Description:

This course will include an overview of the contents and design of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and how to apply them within any early learning classroom setting. Activities will emphasize:

  • How to plan for the ‘whole child’ using the WMELS as a guide
  • How to plan for and implement developmentally appropriate activities with targeted objectives;
  • How to assess children’s growth and development using both informal and formal assessment strategies.
  • Meet DPI Teacher License Standards 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 & 10

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Marshfield, September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 2010

Location: Christ Cares for Kids, Christ Lutheran Church, 1208 W. 14th St., Marshfield
Organization: Child Care Resource & Referral of Central WI, Child Care Connection
Time: 6-9pm each day
Trainer 1: Gayle Schiszik, CCR&RCW, 715-423-4114, gschiszik@gmail.com
Trainer 2: Peggy McMahon, Kids First Early Childhood Consulting, LLC, 715-532-9895, pmcmahon1@charter.net
Trainer 3: Joan Rice, CESA 5, 608-742-8814, ricej@cesa.k12.wi.us
Registration: CCR&RCW, 715-423-4114
Registration Deadline: September 7, 2010
Registration Fee: $30
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start, 5-Year-Old Kindergarten
Description: This 15-hour course will include an overview of the contents and design of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) and how to apply them within any early learning classroom setting.

 

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Milwaukee, August 23 and 27, 2010

Location: Curriculum Materials Development Center (CMDC), 2121 West Hadley, Milwaukee, WI
Organization: Milwaukee Public Schools
Time: 8:30am-4pm each day
Trainer 1: Tanya M. Johnson, Milwaukee Public Schools
414-475-8244, johnsot7@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Trainer 2: Michelle Ogorek, Milwaukee Public Schools, 414-438-3583, ogorekm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Registration: Milwaukee Public Schools
Audience: 4-year-old Kindergarten, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education
Description: This is a 6-hour intensive overview.

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Menomonee Falls, August 21, September 25, & October 2, 2010

Location: Kohl's Child Development Center, N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI
Organization: Kohl's Child Care
Time: 9am-3pm each day
Trainer 1: Terryl Wheelock, 4C
414-562-2650 ext. 140, twheelock@4c-milwaukee.org
Trainer 2: Delechia Johnson, 4C, 414-562-2650 ext. 149, djohnson@4c-milwaukee.org
Trainer 3: Tracie Jarentowski, 4C, traciethecrafter@aol.com
Registration: Terryl Wheelock, 4C
414-562-2650 ext. 3428, fax: 414-562-2651, twheelock@4c-milwaukee.org
Registration Deadline: August 19, 2010
Fee: $80
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start
Description: Complete training, with an observation assignment.

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Eau Claire, August 4-5, 2010

Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Part of CESA 10 CRAY Academy Summer Institute
620 West Clairemont Eau Claire WI 54701
Organization: CESA 10 and Western Dairyland CCR&R
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm each day
Trainer 1: Mary Joslin, CESA 10
(715) 720-2158, mjoslin@cesa10.k12.wi.us
Trainer 2: Arlene Wright, WMELS Coach
(715) 723-3764, arlenewright@charter.net
Trainer 2: Dotty Lillo, Western Dairyland CCR&R
715) 836-7511 ext 180, ccpart@westerndairyland.org
Registration: Shari Owen, CESA 10
(715) 720-2060, sowen@cesa10.k12.wi.us
Registration Deadline: July 29, 2010
Fee: $35 for child care providers working in CESA 10 districts
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, Birth to 3, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Private Preschool, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education, 5-year-old Kindergarten, Administration, Parents, Community providers serving Family Resource Center staff, families
Description: The Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards provide a framework for families, professionals and policymakers to share a common language and develop appropriate expectations for children from birth to first grade. This will be a full WMELS training provided by Approved Trainers to support the Medford community in working to improve outcomes for all children.

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Oak Creek, July 27, 28, and 29

Location: MATC
6665 South Howell
Oak Creek
Organization: Milwaukee Public Schools
Time: 8:30am-4pm each day
Trainer 1: Tanya M. Johnson, Milwaukee Public Schools, (414) 475-8244, johnsot7@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Trainer 2: Michelle Ogorek, Milwaukee Public Schools, (414) 438-3583, ogorekmm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Registration: Milwaukee Public Schools
Audience: 4-year-old Kindergarten, Head Start, Early Childhood Special Education

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Milwaukee, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010

Location: 4C Training Area, Room 2, 320 W. Vine St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Organization: 4C
Time: 9am-1pm each day
Trainer 1: Terryl Wheelock, 4C
414-562-2650 ext. 3428, twheelock@4c-milwaukee.org
Trainer 2: Delechia Johnson, 4C, 414-562-2650 ext. 3427, djohnson@4c-milwaukee.org
Trainer 3: Tracie Jarentowski, 4C, 414-562-2650 ext. 3428, traciethecrafter@aol.com
Registration: Terryl Wheelock, 4C
414-562-2650 ext. 3428, fax: 414-562-2651, twheelock@4c-milwaukee.org
Registration Deadline: July 9, 2010
Fee: $80
Audience: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, 4-year-old Kindergarten, Head Start

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