Raising Wisconsin’s Children

Virtual Conference 2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Better Together Newsletter

Sharing information & resources for supporting WI’s youngest students experiencing homelessness

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Promoting Early Childhood Conference

April 7-9, 2025

Fostering Young Readers

Through Language & Literacy
A Guide for Connecting the 2023 Wisconsin Act 20 Across Early Childhood Systems

Child Development

Brain Development, Developmental Milestones, Play & Learning

WI Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS)

Find a Training, Resources, State Updates, Secure Login

WI Pyramid Model

General Information

Administration & Management

Leadership, Fiscal Management, Personnel Support, Program Evaluation

Disabilities & Inclusive Practices

Inclusion, Special Education Indicators, Supporting Families, Technical Assistance & Professional Learning

Screening & Assessment

Observation, Screening, Child Find, Assessment

Guidance & Nurturing

Social/Emotional Development, Mental Health, Trauma Informed Care

Professionalism

WI Core Competencies, Ethical Guidelines/ Practices, Career Pathways/Development, WI PD Initiative, WI T-TAP Competencies

Diverse Populations

Diversity & Equity, Multilingual Learners, Homelessness/Poverty, Tribal Nations in WI

Learning Experiences, Strategies, & Curriculum

Environments, Curriculum, Equitable Mutli-Level Systems of Supports (EMLSS), Specific Content Areas

Family & Community Engagement

Framework & Guidance, Building Relationships, Engaging Communities, 4K Approaches, Resources

Planning, Reflection & Evaluation

Coaching & Mentoring, Reflective Practice, Self-Care

Health, Nutrition, & Safety

Health, Nutrition & Physical Activity, Safety

Professional Development Packages

Opportunities for program leaders to support staff development