4K Connections

Wisconsin's 4K Connections Newsletters

Wisconsin’s 4K Connections Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter from the Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners (WECCP). It provides relevant information and resources to support educators and stakeholders involved in 4K and 4K Community Approach. The newsletter focuses on key areas such as developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), inclusion, mental health, and family engagement, aiming to promote high-quality and equitable learning experiences for all young children in Wisconsin.

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February 2025

2024 Year in Review
WMELS & Building on Individual Strengths in Early Learning
Guiding Early Childhood Assessment
Authentic Assessment
DPI Updates & Act 20
Supporting All Wisconsin Students During Times of Change
WI-AIMH’s Micro-learning Videos
Play the Head Start Way
WECCP Website Updates
Upcoming Connection

November 2024

Reflections on Fall 4K Leadership Forum
Act 20 Implementation
Fostering Young Readers/Literacy
Early Math (WMELS & Math Talk)
Educator Well-being/Brain Breaks
Nature-Based Learning
Inclusive Learning Environments
Mental Health Resources
WECCP Website Updates

August 2024

2023 Wisconsin Act 20 (Act 20)
Early Literacy Assessment
Kindergarten Sturdy Bridge Learning Community (KSB)
Early Learning Discretionary Grant
DHS: Updated Wisconsin Childhood Communicable Diseases (WCCD) Chart
Maternal and Child Health, Title V Needs Assessment
Updated Early Childhood Feeling Thermometer

May 2024

End of the School Year Reflections from the
Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
Promising Practices Supporting Early Childhood
Transitions in Wisconsin
Fostering Access through Observation and
Documentation
WMELS Connections: Documentation: Sharing
The Power of Play
Benefits of Adult Play

Updated 3/4/2025