Uncovering the Secrets to Joyful Early Literacy Cohort 2025-26
2026-04-06 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-25 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 6 more dates | Virtual
Join us for a seven part virtual cohort designed to deepen your knowledge and instructional practices in early literacy development, with a focus on young children ages 3–5 and an emphasis on supporting students with IEPs. This event offers engaging, research-informed content, collaborative discussion, and practical strategies to strengthen foundational literacy skills for all learners in inclusive settings.
Participants will gain:

A deeper understanding of how literacy skills emerge in early childhood
Tools and strategies for implementing developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices
Guidance on individualizing instruction to meet the needs of children with disabilities
Opportunities to collaborate with peers, reflect on practice, and plan for classroom application

Audience: This is a statewide event and is open to all Early Childhood general and special education professionals
Presenter: Nicole Aldworth, CESA #2 Literacy & Math Early Learning Specialist
All meeting times are 3:30 – 4:30pm – Participants must attend all sessions.
November 3, 2025
November 10, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 8, 2025
January 5, 2026
January 12, 2026
January 26, 2026
Registration will close at midnight on 10/27/25 — Login information will be provided to registrants on the day of each meeting.

This no cost cohort is offered through the Early Learning Technical Assistance & Implementation Grant funded through the WI Department of Public Instruction.
The Early Learning Technical Assistance & Implementation grant CFDA# 84.173A acknowledges the support of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) in the development of this event and for the continued support of this federally-funded grant project.

The Language of Behavior Cohort: Practical & Proactive Strategies for Early Learners 2025-26
2026-04-06 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-04-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-25 15:30 - 16:30 and 5 more dates | Virtual
Through engaging discussions, hands-on activities, and reflective practices, participants will:

explore behavior as a form of communication in our youngest learners
delve into early social-emotional developmental milestones and the brain science behind regulation
focus on how to identify root causes
be equipped with proactive, practical strategies

By the end of the cohort, participants will be able to confidently implement strategies that foster positive, engaging learning environments and create skill-based instructional plans.
REGISTER HERE – Registration deadline: October 3, 2025 — Login information will be provided to registrants prior to each meeting.
All meeting times are 3:30 – 4:30pm – Participants must attend all sessions.
Session Dates & Topics:
October 13, 2025 The Science of Behavior
October 20, 2025 Curiosity
October 27, 2025 Task Analysis and Environmental Supports
November 3, 2025 Understanding Regulation
November 10, 2025 Understanding Social Development and the Power of Play
November 17, 2025 Understanding Expression and Choice
November 24, 2025 Co-Planning and Implementation
If participants can not commit to attending all seven sessions in this cohort series, this same training is being offered beginning January 27, 2026.
Audience: This is a statewide event and is open to anyone who works with young children and wants to learn new teacher strategies. All Early Learning Educators and Related Service Providers will benefit from this cohort.
This no-cost cohort is offered through the Early Learning Technical Assistance & Implementation Grant funded through the WI Department of Public Instruction.
The Early Learning Technical Assistance & Implementation grant CFDA# 84.173A acknowledges the support of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) in the development of this event and for the continued support of this federally-funded grant project.

4K Connection Call Series
2026-04-15 15:30 - 16:30
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A 5K Transition Roadmap: Building Strong Starts for Every Child
2026-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Click HERE to Register!

Early Childhood Paraprofessional Learning Series 2025-26
2026-04-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting student success in inclusive early childhood classrooms. This series will explore topics to provide even more valuable insights!
Attendance at all sessions is expected. Login information will be provided prior to each session.
REGISTER HERE – Registration deadline: 10/21/25
Each session: 3:30-4:30 PM
Session dates:

October 28, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 15, 2025
January 20, 2026
February 23, 2026
March 16, 2026
April 22, 2026

Topics include:

The role of the Paraprofessional in an inclusive early learning setting
Special Education basics
Inclusion 101
Providing Academic & Behavior supports
Promoting independence
And many other valuable takeaways!

Audience: Paraprofessionals working with Early Childhood Special Education students in inclusive settings. (This is a repeat of previous years’ Inclusive EC Paraprofessional Series.)

The Early Learning Technical Assistance & Implementation grant CFDA# 84.173A acknowledges the support of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) in the development for the continued support of this federally-funded grant project.
