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The Language of Behavior - Strategies for Early Learners Cohort (24-25)
2025-02-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-25 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-11 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
This 7-part NO COST, virtual series, is designed for early learning educators and related service providers to explore practical and proactive strategies as a form of communication.
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.
SESSION DATES & TOPICS

January 28, 2025 Developmental Learning Progressions and the Science of Behavior
February 4, 2025 Curiosity and Observational Assessments
February 11, 2025 Task Analysis and Supplementary Aids /Services
February 18, 2025 Understanding Regulation and Proactive Strategies
February 25, 2025 Understanding Social Development and the Power of Play
March 4, 2025 Language Expression and Choice
March 11, 2025 Co-Planning and Implementation

ALL MEETING TIMES: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (To ensure continuity and maximize learning, we ask participants to commit to attending all 7 sessions)
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2bxvtk Registration deadline: Jan. 3, 2025

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Best Practices in EC Assess, Evaluations and Eligibility Virtual Learning Series
2025-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Mark your calendar with these session dates: January 7, 2025; January 14, 2025; February 4, 2025; February 11, 2025
All sessions: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Participants must attend all four sessions)
Have you ever wondered: What should Assessment look like in early childhood? What constitutes a high-quality special education evaluation for a preschooler? When considering eligibility for our youngest learners, what factors must we consider?
In this four-part, no-cost, virtual learning series, we will address these questions as well as: explore how assessment is critical in helping us understand and support young children’s learning; discuss how evaluations provide information to make critical decisions about how to educate the student so they can access, engage, and make meaningful progress toward meeting age and grade level standards; dig into factors teams must consider when making eligibility decisions for preschoolers. *The content of this virtual learning series is the same content that was covered at the in-person CESA trainings in 2023-2024.
Register Here: https://rb.gy/76oue3 Registration deadline: January 1, 2025

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Uncovering the Secrets to Joyful Early Literacy Cohort
2025-02-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
During this virtual, seven-part early literacy cohort, we will discuss:

the components of literacy instruction that are most impactful for young children in order to begin a joyful life as future readers;
accommodations that support the access and engagement of children with IEP’s in rich literacy opportunities.

All Sessions: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Session Dates:

January 16, 2025
January 23, 2025
January 30, 2025
February 13, 2025
February 20, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 13, 2025

Please note: You must attend all sessions
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/4r63pdb3 (Registration Closes at Midnight on 1/9/2025)

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Establishing, Enhancing and Implementing Quality EC Special Education Itinerant Services
2025-02-19 08:30 - 15:30 | CESA 5, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI, 53901, United States
Itinerant services are those services you provide in regular education programs such as 4K settings, community programs, child care settings and Head Start programs. Itinerant services require a unique skill set. Not only do you need a skill set to meet the unique needs of your students you also need skills to support and work with the adults who support your students. Join CESA 5 for a full day of learning around these unique skill sets.
Topics:

Consultative/collaborative and direct service models
Designing and delivering instruction in inclusive settings
Developing partnerships and collaborations
Other tools, tips, and resources

Audience: Early Childhood Special Education Teachers and Speech and Language Therapists who provide, or are going to provide, services in a regular education setting such as a 4K, preschool, child care, Head Start, etc.
Location: CESA 5, 626 E Slifer St, Portage WI
Cost: $75/person (lunch will be provided)
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3O6UIkN (Registration will close on 2/4/25 at 10 AM)
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Routines Based Interview Learning Series (2024-25)
2025-02-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Session dates: January 22, 2025; January 29, 2025; February 19, 2025
All meetings: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (You must attend all 3 sessions)
Please join us for this NO COST, virtual mini-training of the Routines Based Interview (RBI) as a tool to help complete both virtual and in-person evaluations Connect with families, and prioritize functional goals and objectives for your students. RBI is an evidenced-informed tool that can be used to complete arena-type initial assessments through a structured interview format with the parents/caregivers.
Participants will:

learn how to implement RBI to complete evaluations
learn to dig deeper into the functional needs of students and priorities of families learn about the RBI format and the roles/responsibilities of team members during a structured interview process
learn about the RBI process and resources to create more meaningful and functional IFSP and IEP goals and preschool outcomes

Presenter:
Jen Kalis is a certified RBI Trainer. Her training includes attending the RBI Institute in Tennessee with the author of the “Routines Based Interview,” Dr. Robin McWilliam. Jen is the Early Childhood 4K Program Coordinator for the La Crosse School District.
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/ye27sb3w

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Establishing, Enhancing and Implementing Quality EC Special Education Itinerant Services
2025-02-20 08:30 - 15:30 | CESA 6, 2300 WI-44, Oshkosh, WI, United States
Itinerant services are those services you provide in regular education programs such as 4K settings, community programs, child care settings and Head Start programs. Itinerant services require a unique skill set. Not only do you need a skill set to meet the unique needs of your students you also need skills to support and work with the adults who support your students. Join CESA 6 for a full day of learning around these unique skill sets.
Topics:

Consultative/collaborative and direct service models
Designing and delivering instruction in inclusive settings
Developing partnerships and collaborations
Other tools, tips, and resources

Audience: Early Childhood Special Education Teachers and Speech and Language Therapists who provide, or are going to provide, services in a regular education setting such as a 4K, preschool, child care, Head Start, etc.
Location: CESA 6, 2300 WI-44, Oshkosh WI
Register Here: https://bit.ly/4eviWA7 (Registration will close on 2/4/25 at 10 AM)
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Establishing, Enhancing and Implementing Quality EC Special Education Itinerant Services
2025-02-21 08:30 - 15:30 | CESA 7, 595 Baeten Rd, Green Bay, WI, United States
Itinerant services are those services you provide in regular education programs such as 4K settings, community programs, child care settings and Head Start programs. Itinerant services require a unique skill set. Not only do you need a skill set to meet the unique needs of your students you also need skills to support and work with the adults who support your students. Join CESA 7 for a full day of learning around these unique skill sets.
Topics:

Consultative/collaborative and direct service models
Designing and delivering instruction in inclusive settings
Developing partnerships and collaborations
Other tools, tips, and resources

Audience: Early Childhood Special Education Teachers and Speech and Language Therapists who provide, or are going to provide, services in a regular education setting such as a 4K, preschool, child care, Head Start, etc.
Location: CESA 7, 595 Baeten Rd, Green Bay WI
Cost: $75/person (lunch will be provided)
Register Here: https://bit.ly/3OaNqwq (Registration will close on 2/4/25 at 10 AM)
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WHSA 2025 Annual Conference
2025-02-24 - 2025-02-26 | Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Dr., Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States

Inclusive Speech and Language Therapy in Early Childhood Settings Cohort
2025-02-26 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-03-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Join Dawn Merth-Johnson (Educational Consultant Speech-Language and Assistive Technology/DPI), Amy Gallagher (Speech-Language Pathologist), and Michelle Ogorek (Wisconsin Statewide Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator) as they explore several strategies that can increase your provision of service in regular education environments:

considering student needs in determining a variety of service delivery options designing and delivering inclusive therapy
utilizing strategies for collaboration with classroom teams
developing IEPs that lead to more inclusive services

The focus of the cohort will be to increase inclusive therapy in Early Childhood settings. Participants will also be given opportunities to collaborate with other colleagues regarding how to best implement an integrated speech and language therapy approach into their own program.
VIRTUAL SESSION DATES:
January 9, 2025
January 28, 2025
February 4, 2025
February 10, 2025
February 26, 2025
March 6, 2025
All meeting times: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (Registrants MUST ATTEND all sessions!
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/mpsp68d7

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Evidence-Based Improvement Strategies in Early Childhood
2025-03-03 15:30 - 16:30 | https://www.collaboratingpartners.com/event/evidence-based-improvement-strategies-in-early-childhood/2025-03-03/
Hey! Want to learn some cool new ways to teach your students? Evidence-Based Improvement Strategies (EBIS) are proven teaching methods that actually work. They’re backed by research and are here to help you give your students top-notch instruction. With EBIS, you can boost student results and make teaching a lot easier by having clear strategies to follow. If you are interested in learning new teaching methods and strategies this is the place to be!
Dates & Topics:
Nov 5, 2024 – Prompting
Dec 2, 2024 – Naturalistic Instruction
Jan 8, 2025 – Peer Mediated Instruction
Feb 3, 2025 – Embedded Instruction
Mar 3, 2025 – Interactive Read A-louds
Apr 1, 2025 – Modeling
All meeting times: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Register Here: https://rb.gy/82db8f

Register for all sessions that you wish to attend
Registration deadline is one week before each event.
There is no cost to attend.

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Establishing, Enhancing and Implementing Quality EC Special Education Itinerant Services
2025-03-05 08:30 - 15:30 | CESA 3, 1300 Industrial Dr, Fennimore, WI, United States
Itinerant services are those services you provide in regular education programs such as 4K settings, community programs, child care settings and Head Start programs. Itinerant services require a unique skill set. Not only do you need a skill set to meet the unique needs of your students you also need skills to support and work with the adults who support your students. Join CESA 3 for a full day of learning around these unique skill sets.
Topics:

Consultative/collaborative and direct service models
Designing and delivering instruction in inclusive settings
Developing partnerships and collaborations
Other tools, tips, and resources

Audience: Early Childhood Special Education Teachers and Speech and Language Therapists who provide, or are going to provide, services in a regular education setting such as a 4K, preschool, child care, Head Start, etc.
Location: CESA 3, 1300 Industrial Dr, Fennimore WI
Cost: $75/person (lunch will be provided)
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/ypznfrn5 (Registration will close on 2/19/25 at 10 AM)
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Wisconsin's 4K/4KCA Virtual Connection
2025-03-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-04-16 15:30 - 16:30 | https://cesa5.zoom.us/j/630088301
Wisconsin 4K Connection Series is an online networking forum for information sharing and collaboration of quality practices relating to 4K and 4K Community Approaches. Sessions will include an overview of the featured topic and sharing of resources. Sessions will be interactive, so please come prepared to share your experience, knowledge, and feedback on the featured topics.
Audience: 4K Teachers, 4K Directors, Principals, Head Start, Child Care, Private Schools, and 4K Community Approach Partners
ALL MEETINGS ARE VIRTUAL 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Join Online: https://cesa5.zoom.us/j/630088301
Meeting ID: 630 088 301
Phone: 1 646 558 8656 US
Dates & Topics
OCT 2 – Fostering Young Readers
NOV 6 – Mental Health and Self Care
DEC 11 – Power of Early Math
FEB 5 – Authentic Assessments
MAR 5 – Building on Individual Strengths
APR 16 – Documenting Play
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED

Establishing, Enhancing and Implementing Quality EC Special Education Itinerant Services
2025-03-06 08:30 - 15:30 | CESA 2, Whitewater Innovation Center 1221 Innovation Dr. Suite 205, Whitewater, WI, United States
Itinerant services are those services you provide in regular education programs such as 4K settings, community programs, child care settings and Head Start programs. Itinerant services require a unique skill set. Not only do you need a skill set to meet the unique needs of your students you also need skills to support and work with the adults who support your students. Join CESA 2 for a full day of learning around these unique skill sets.
Topics:

Consultative/collaborative and direct service models
Designing and delivering instruction in inclusive settings
Developing partnerships and collaborations
Other tools, tips, and resources

Audience: Early Childhood Special Education Teachers and Speech and Language Therapists
who provide, or are going to provide, services in a regular education setting such as a 4K,
preschool, child care, Head Start, etc.
Location: CESA 2, Whitewater Innovation Center, 1221 Innovation Dr. Suite 205, Whitewater WI
Cost: $75/person (lunch will be provided)
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4xed23 (Registration will close on 2/19/25 at 10 AM)
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2025 Wisconsin's 4K Leadership Forum and Networking Event
2025-03-06 09:00 - 12:00
Register Now! https://forms.gle/rRZ6WqzhMupiECJ47 (Registration closes March 3, 2025)
Date: March 6 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Agenda Highlights:

State Updates from DPI & DCF
Wisconsin ACT 20 Updates & Roll-Out Support
Dedicated Networking Time for Collaboration & Support

Don’t Miss Out! This event is perfect for anyone interested in building a strong support network for 4K in Wisconsin, including:

District Administrators
Elementary Principals
Special Education Administrators
4K Community Approach Partners
And anyone passionate about early childhood education!

Evidence-Based Improvement Strategies in Early Childhood
2025-04-01 15:30 - 16:30 | https://www.collaboratingpartners.com/event/evidence-based-improvement-strategies-in-early-childhood/2025-04-01/

2025 Promoting Early Childhood (PEC) Conference
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-09 | Oshkosh Marriot Waterfront Hotel, 1 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI, 54901
April 7-9, 2025
PEC 2025 Registration Flyer (pdf)

WECCP Statewide Collaboration Call (Save the Date!)
2025-05-20 09:00 - 11:00
The Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners (WECCP) are transitioning from regional Collaboration calls to the WECCP Forum. Our commitment to providing a platform for sharing vital information, resources, and opportunities remains strong. We will continue to strengthen cross-sector partnerships and foster collaboration across Wisconsin. This change aims to create a more impactful and inclusive experience by broadening our reach and reducing duplication.
Key Changes:

Statewide Calls: We will now host statewide calls, replacing separate regional meetings.
Continued Focus: Our core purpose of sharing resources and fostering partnerships remains unchanged.

Benefits of the Statewide Approach:

Expanded Reach: Statewide calls will connect professionals from all regions, promoting broader collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Streamlined Communication: Consolidating our efforts will eliminate duplication and ensure efficient communication.

Save the Date! May 20th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM We look forward to seeing you
Zoom Details are included below. Maria Kietzman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: WECCP Forum
Time: May 20, 2025 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://cesa5.zoom.us/j/83708811418
Meeting ID: 837 0881 1418 —
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Empowering Preschool Educators & Leaders: A Deep Dive Into Addressing the Behaviors That Challenge Us
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-20 | Hyatt Regency – Green Bay, 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI, 54301, United States
Date: June 19 & 20, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency in Green Bay, WI (333 Main Street)
In this two-day learning event, early childhood educators, providers, and leaders will explore the key aspects of behavior that impact student engagement and learning. This conference will explore best practices for educators, including evidence-based strategies, nurturing environments, positive relationships, emotional regulation, and communication. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions and group discussions led by experts in the areas of early childhood special education, neurodiversity, and brain-based approaches. Educators and leaders will be empowered to implement strategies to promote skill development and positive behavior outcomes for all learners.
Cost: $50 includes both days (lodging not included)
Register Here: https://bit.ly/4iyj98v
Questions about the event email Michelle Ogorek at mogorek@cesa1.k12.wi.us.
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4K Connection Call Series
2025-09-17 15:30 - 16:30
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Big Feelings, Bright Futures: Understanding, Responding, and Teaching Emotional Skills in Early Childhood (CESA 1)
2025-09-19 08:30 - 15:30 | CESA 1, N25 W23131 Paul Rd, STE 100, Pewaukee, WI, United States
If you work with early learners, be sure to join CESA 1 for this dynamic early learning event focused on addressing behavior.
Do you feel like you are dealing with challenging behavior all the time and struggling to find time to teach content? Are you looking for new ideas or strategies to add to your “tool box”?
Participants will strengthen their understanding of the following concepts:

How adult perceptions of behavior and regulation impacts meaningful instruction (connection before curriculum)
Creating supportive environments by using collaboration/teaming and universal practices as a foundation for learning
Implementing evidence-based improvement strategies to intentionally teach lagging social-emotional skills

Participants will walk away with tools and practical strategies that can be implemented to support improved social-emotional skills, academic outcomes, AND reduce behaviors that adults find challenging.
Audience: Early childhood special education administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, pupil services staff, Head Start administrators and staff, child care professionals. Individuals and teams are encouraged to attend.
Cost: $75/person (lunch will be provided). Each participant will receive a “Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom” trifold, an adult regulation goody bag, and choose either a Prevent-Teach-Reinforce book, or a Cara’s Kit.
Location:
CESA 1
N25 W23131 Paul Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
REGISTER HERE Registration closes: 10/6/25.
Check in begins at 8AM on 10/17/25.

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.

Statewide Boot Camp 1.0 For New Early Childhood Special Education Teachers 2025-26
2025-09-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
If this is your first or second year of teaching early childhood special education, and you need some support to boost your confidence in your career working with preschool children with IEPs and their families, register now for this online professional learning experience. You will receive information, resources and statewide connections to support you throughout the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.
Attendance at all sessions is expected. All sessions 3:30PM-4:30PM.
September 29, 2025
October 13, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 10, 2025
November 24, 2025
December 8, 2025
January 12, 2026
Registration deadline: 9/22/25
The login information will be provided to attendees prior to the training, and a Certificate of Completion will be provided at the end of the series.
Topics:

EC IEPs/specifically designed instruction
Preschool educational environments (Indicator 6)
Social, emotional and behavioral tips and tricks
Comprehensive evaluations
Teaming and collaboration
Child outcomes (Indicator 7)
Early literacy

Audience: First or second year early childhood special education teachers
Presenter: Cindy Prendergast, WI Statewide Early Learning Technical Assistance Specialist (ELTAI)

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 federally-funded grant project.
