Keynote Speaker: "Creating the Village"
Friday Nov 12
Featuring
Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan, Ph.D. Author and director of the Praxis Institute in Seattle
It takes a village to raise a child, but what does it take to create a village? Get inspired by the vibrant voice of Dr. Debra Ren-Etta Sullivan, who reminds us every grown-up has a valued, understood role in the education, health, welfare, growth, and development of each and every child.
- Debra Sullivan has worked for 30 years in higher education as a teacher, researcher, administrator, and coach. Her book Learning to Lead: Effective Leadership Skills for Teachers of Young Children is a self-directed guide to leadership development for early childhood teachers and care providers and is based on the premise that all of us are leaders - we just need to be more aware of when, where, and how.
Keynote & Closing Celebration: "I'm a Teacher, Not a Babysitter, part II"
Saturday Nov 13
Featuring
Stuart Stotts, Songwriter, storyteller and author from Madison
This presentation builds upon last year's closing celebration, in which Stuart Stotts sang songs and told stories about working with children. Stuart has continued to create songs about the day-to-day experience of working with young children, based on his work with WECA and child care providers around the state. It's an opportunity to reflect on the joys and challenges of this profession. Come to listen, be inspired, and remember how important this work is for all of us.
- Stuart Stotts has worked as a full-time performer since 1986, and gives over 200 shows a year for kids, families and adults. He's a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops around the country. He has released several award-winning recordings, including the now classic Celebrate: a Song Resource for Young Children For more information about Stuart go to www.stotts.com.
Barbara Wolfe
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Preconference Session: "Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices and the Program Assessment Workbook: Tools for Program Quality and Improvement"
Thursday Nov 11, 9am-5pm
Featuring
Barbara Wolfe, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, University of St. Thomas and
Mary McLean, Ph.D. Kellner Professor of Early Childhood Education, UW-Milwaukee
Join these nationally known presenters for an engaging and dynamic workshop designed to help program directors include children and families with disabilities, and form better partnerships with special education consultants. Quality environments for children with special needs are quality environments for ALL children; everyone can benefit from this valuable training.
Mary McLean
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Check out the DEC Recommended Practices brochure
here for more information about this training opportunity!
*There is an additional fee for this event and pre-registration is required. Sponsored by Wisconsin Division for Early Childhood, CESA 1 Early Childhood Eligibility Grant and CESA 5 Preschool Outcomes Grant. A continental breakfast and lunch are included.
Anne Mitchell
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Preconference Session: "Pathways to Higher Education: College Credit for Prior Learning"
Thursday Nov 11, 12pm-5pm
Featuring
Anne Mitchell, M.A. President, Early Childhood Policy Research, Albany NY
The average Wisconsin provider has accumulated more than 150 hours of non-credit training in early education! What if that training could be turned into higher education credit and used as a pathway to a degree in the field? Come learn about an exciting new initiative exploring credit for prior learning in Wisconsin.
*There is an additional fee for this event and pre-registration is required. A project funded by the Joyce Foundation. Lunch is included.Anne Mitchell is a national leader in prekindergarten finance, and is currently an independent consultant specializing in early care and education policy analysis. She served as president of the National Association for the Education of Young Children from 2006-2008.
Featured Session: "Dreamcatcher 101"
Friday Nov 12Featuring
Debra Morningstar, Oneida Storyteller, Neenah,
www.debramorningstar.com
Are you looking for creative ways to incorporate Native American cultural education into your curriculum? How do you teach the youngest students about the First People of Turtle Island without forcing them to make and wear those pesky paper headbands or resort to other dangerous Indian stereotypes? In this workshop you will learn alternative ways of teaching using Native American stories, children's games and simple, traditional crafts in a culturally sensitive and FUN way in the classroom!
- Debra Morningstar has been a professional storyteller for over 17 years. She has committed herself to advocating on behalf of Native Americans and using story and song to touch the hearts of people everywhere!
Featured Session: "Music and Movement with Young Children"
Saturday, Nov 13Featuring
Stephanie Sutton, Certified Yogakids Instructor,
Move Out Loud Studio, Madison
Learn how you can create an environment where music and movement contribute to cognitive, physical, social-emotional and language development. Help children build confidence and self-esteem in fun and creative ways.
- Stephanie is a certified children's yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga in children's classes and teacher workshops for the last seven years. Stephanie's energy, playful spirit and love for dance and children create a positive atmosphere where imagination and creativity are valued as tools for discovering the art of dance and freedom of expression through movement.
