An important part of WECA's mission is to provide a wide array of professional development opportunities to early care and education professionals. Wherever you are on your career path, from new teacher to seasoned professional, there's something for everyone!

Professional development opportunities

Annual Conference
Join child care professionals from around the state for our annual 3-day early childhood conference. Learn more

YoungStar Trainings
Attend trainings that are designed to prepare you for YoungStar, Wisconsin's child care quality rating and improvement system. Learn more

Trainings
New Child Care Provider and Subsidy Compliance Trainings plus free health and safety workshops in Milwaukee. Classes provide continuing education certification for Registry credit or DPI licensure. Learn more

Workshops To Go
Arrange quality in-service trainings to be provided at your site. Learn more

WECA will consider all requests for participation at conferences organized by local chapters of WECA, as well as other local, regional, and state collaborating partners. To request WECA participation in a conference or other training event, call WECA-Madison at 800-783-9322, ext 7253 or email us.