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TRAINING AREAS updated as of 1/25/2014

Community Partnerships 

Aligning Standards to Support Outcomes for Children Birth to Age Eight: WMELS, CCSS and CDELF, Joanna Parker, The Village Consulting & Arlene Wright, Independent Consultant 

Infant Mental Health Endorsement and Reflective Supervision, Stephanie Donahue, WI Alliance for Infant Mental Health

Parent Café 101, Peggy Hibbard & Carol Rogers, National Center for Leadership Excellence 

Young Athletes™, Krysten Kirsch, Director of Youth Initiatives, Special Olympics Wisconsin

 

Early Childhood Education & Development 

Aligning School Readiness Goals, Teaching Practices and Professional Development, Wendy Bowe, STGi

Aligning Standards to Support Outcomes for Children Birth to Age Eight: WMELS, CCSS and CDELF, Joanna Parker, The Village Consulting & Arlene Wright, Independent Consultant 

CLASS: A Day in the Life, Abbi Kruse, Tracie Boos & Char Longino, Dane County Parent Council 

Coaching for Continuous Improvement, Christina Herrera & Latrice Robinson, Acelero Learning Milwaukee County

Combining Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline, Jeanne Myer, STG International, Inc. 

Does Ethical Behavior Pay? Examine your own behavior and help guide employees/co-workers in Ethical Behavior, Joyce Monfort, Rasmussen College 

Early Childhood Learning Through Natures, Nicki Taves & Laurie Jacoby, Pine River School for Young Learners 

El Cerebro en Desarrollo – Presencia y Tecnología Romilia Schlueter, Quality Improvement Specialist, Supporting Families Together Association

Hands-On Learning and Sensory Integration, Heather McGee, BHK Child Development Center 

How to Increase the Instructional Value in my Classroom, Wendy Bowe, STGi

Integrating Math Concepts in Everyday Activities, Lillian Mallinson, STG International, Inc. 

Literacy and Math Activities for Parents, Heidi Eckert, ICAA Medford Head Start 

Literacy in the Classroom, Sandra Procknow, Kenosha Head Start 

 Professional Development through Reflective Practice, Lillian Mallinson, STG International, Inc. 

Providing Outdoor Experiences for Life-Long Connections, Eleanore Maurer, BHK Child Development Board 

S.T.E.A.M.’N., Angel Stoddard, UW-Milwaukee 

Supporting Assessment, Sarah Barton &  Carrie O’Connor, Acelero Learning Milwaukee County 

Teaching and Learning: Intentional Instructional Strategies, Joanna Parker, The Village Consulting, Inc. 

The NEW Program Development Credential: You’re Invited!, Pamla Boulton, Pam Bennett, Jane Robinson, UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education; and Bonnie Paisar, Under the Rainbow & Kids in the Country Child Care Centers 

Then Came Morning…and with it, Hope, Shannon Piotrowski, CAP Services, Inc. 

Using Technology in an Early Childhood Classroom, Sarah Mumaw-Flury & Janie Lundstrom, Onalaska School District 

Wisconsin Early Care and Education Physical Activity Training, Abbe Braun, Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Supporting Families Together Association

Young Athletes™, Krysten Kirsch, Director of Youth Initiatives, Special Olympics Wisconsin

YoungStar Updates with Q & A, Bridget Cullen, DCF

Early Head Start 

Combining Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline, Jeanne Myer, STG International, Inc. 

Cultivating Childhood Wellness through Gardening, Beth Hanna, Community GroundWorks 

Meaningful Analysis of Early Head Start School Readiness Data, Karen Hennelly, Office of Head Start 

Motivational Interviewing: A style of communication for engaging families in behavior change, Laura Saunders, Laura A. Saunders Consulting, Inc. 

Oh Those Babies! How Temperament and Relationships Affect Infant Toddler Development, Joanna Parker, The Village Consulting, Inc.

Then Came Morning…and with it, Hope, Shannon Piotrowski, CAP Services, Inc. 

Through the Eyes of Teen Parents, Beth Tilleson, Dawn Webb & Tammy Will, CESA 11 Head Start 

 

Health, Wellness & Safety 

¡Aprender a divertirme otra vez! El juego y su impacto en los adultos, Olga Neira, Wisconsin Early Childhood Education 

Bringing Balance to Our Lives: Play and Its Impact on Adults, Gina Hobbs & Claire Lind, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association 

Cultivating Childhood Wellness through Gardening, Beth Hanna, Community GroundWorks 

Dysfunction Junction: What’s Your Family’s Function?, Kari Bell, Beloit Psychotheraphy 

Keeping Eye Health and Safety in Sight, Jennifer Kessler, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin 

Our Values and Money (The Psychology of Money), Adrian Klenz, Western Dairyland 

Providing Outdoor Experiences for Life-Long Connections, Eleanore Maurer, BHK Child Development Board 

S.T.E.A.M.’N., Angel Stoddard, UW-Milwaukee 

Then Came Morning…and with it, Hope, Shannon Piotrowski, CAP Services, Inc. 

Wisconsin Early Care and Education Physical Activity Training, Abbe Braun, Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Supporting Families Together Association

Young Athletes™, Krysten Kirsch, Special Olympics Wisconsin

 

Leadership, Professional & Organizational Development 

Aligning Standards to Support Outcomes for Children Birth to Age Eight: WMELS, CCSS and CDELF, Joanna Parker, The Village Consulting & Arlene Wright, Independent Consultant 

¡Aprender a divertirme otra vez! El juego y su impacto en los adultos, Olga Neira, Wisconsin Early Childhood Education 

Beyond Painted on Smiles – Workplace Conflict Resolution, Lilly Irvin-Vitela, WHSA

Bringing Balance to Our Lives: Play and Its Impact on Adults, Gina Hobbs & Claire Lind, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association 

Coaching for Continuous Improvement, Christina Herrera & Latrice Robinson, Acelero Learning Milwaukee County 

Conscious Staff Development and Supervision, Abbi Kruse, Dane County Parent Council

Cool Websites, Free Software, Personal Computer Tips and Tools, Cathy Howe Thwaits, MCCDA Head Start 

Design Thinking…The “Hot New Thing” in Innovation, Dr. Tim Nolan & Yolanda Winfrey, Center for Leadership Excellence, Inc. 

Does Ethical Behavior Pay? Examine your own behavior and help guide employees/co-workers in Ethical Behavior, Joyce Monfort, Rasmussen College 

Infant Mental Health Endorsement and Reflective Supervision, Stephanie Donahue, WI Alliance for Infant Mental Health 

Professional Development through Reflective Practice, Lillian Mallinson, STG International, Inc. 

Program Wide Implementation of the Pyramid Model, Julie Betchkal, CESA 11; Jen Bailey, Dane County Parent Council; and Shannon Piotrowski, CAP Services, Inc. 

Region V Head Start – Director Hot Topics with Kay Willmoth, Kay Willmoth, US HHS, Office of Head Start 

School for Advocates, Dr. Tim Nolan & Yolanda Winfrey, Center for Leadership Excellence, Inc.

Supporting Assessment, Sarah Barton &  Carrie O’Connor, Acelero Learning Milwaukee County 

The “Hidden Rules” of Poverty, Middle Class and Wealth, Rich Thwaits, Merrill Area Public Schools 

The NEW Program Development Credential: You’re Invited!, Pamla Boulton, Pam Bennett, Jane Robinson, UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education; and Bonnie Paisar, Under the Rainbow & Kids in the Country Child Care Centers 

Trend Tracking…The Future of Education, Dr. Tim Nolan & Yolanda Winfrey, Center for Leadership Excellence, Inc.

Using Observation-Based Assessment Information to Individualize Children’s Learning, Carol Bellamy, Teaching Strategies, LLC

Using Technology in an Early Childhood Classroom, Sarah Mumaw-Flury & Janie Lundstrom, Onalaska School District 

Other

Cool Websites, Free Software, Personal Computer Tips and Tools, Cathy Howe Thwaits, MCCDA Head Start 

Parent Orientation: Making the Most of Your WHSA Conference Experience, WHSA Parent Affiliate Officers

The closing “Digital Divide” and what this means for your program’s communications, Rick McGrath & Ana Kelly, Resonate Web Marketing

Program Design & Management 

Cool Websites, Free Software, Personal Computer Tips and Tools, Cathy Howe Thwaits, MCCDA Head Start 

Design Thinking…The “Hot New Thing” in Innovation, Dr. Tim Nolan & Yolanda Winfrey, Center for Leadership Excellence, Inc.

Head Start 101: Learning the Basic History, Language and Information of Head Start in a Fun and Interactive Way!, Yolanda Winfrey & Carol Rogers, National Center for Leadership Excellence 

Head Start A to Z: Data Management, Bonnie Becker, STG International 

Head Start A to Z: Fiscal Management
Carmen Armstrong, Grantee Specialist, STG International

Head Start A to Z: Governance, Bonnie Becker, STG International 

Head Start A to Z: Planning, Lorri Bernier, STG International 

Learn how to save $: Creating Efficient and Affordable Management Systems, Carol Keintz & Laurie Oryall, Next Door Foundation 

Program Wide Implementation of the Pyramid Model, Julie Betchkal, CESA 11; Jen Bailey, Dane County Parent Council; and Shannon Piotrowski, CAP Services, Inc. 

School for Advocates, Dr. Tim Nolan & Yolanda Winfrey, Center for Leadership Excellence, Inc.

The “Hidden Rules” of Poverty, Middle Class and Wealth, Rich Thwaits, Merrill Area Public Schools 

Through the Eyes of Teen Parents, Beth Tilleson, Dawn Webb & Tammy Will, CESA 11 Head Start 

Trend Tracking…The Future of Education, Dr. Tim Nolan & Yolanda Winfrey, Center for Leadership Excellence, Inc

Regional Priorities &ACF Federal Initiatives Supporting Families 

Engaging Fathers as Partners, Debora Taylor, Taylor Made International Institute

Literacy in the Classroom, Sandra Procknow, Kenosha Head Start

Meaningful Analysis of Early Head Start School Readiness DataKaren Hennelly, Office of Head Start

Region V Head Start – Director Hot Topics with Kay WillmothKay Willmoth, US HHS, Office of Head Start 

Women Sharing the Trophy of Head Start Father Engagement, Debora Taylor, Taylor Made International Institute

Young Athletes™, Krysten Kirsch, Director of Youth Initiatives, Special Olympics Wisconsin

 

Supporting Families 

Dysfunction Junction: What’s Your Family’s Function?, Kari Bell, Beloit Psychotheraphy 

Engaging Families Around WMELS: Interactive Workshops for Families in Your Program, Bridget Cullen, DCF and Joanna Parker, WECCP

Engaging Fathers as Partners, Debora Taylor, Taylor Made International Institute 

Experiencing and Exploring Culture – Albatross, Cynthia Guillen & Chendra White, Indianhead Community Action Agency/Colby School District. 

Literacy and Math Activities for Parents, Heidi Eckert, ICAA Medford Head Start 

Motivational Interviewing: A style of communication for engaging families in behavior change, Laura Saunders, Laura A. Saunders Consulting, Inc. 

Parent Café 101, Peggy Hibbard & Carol Rogers, National Center for Leadership Excellence  

Reaching Out to Fathers, Amos Thies & Peggy Hibbard, National Center for Leadership Excellence 

Then Came Morning…and with it, Hope, Shannon Piotrowski, CAP Services, Inc. 

Using Data to Support Measured Family Outcomes, Jeanne Myer, STG International, Inc. 

Using Technology in an Early Childhood Classroom, Sarah Mumaw-Flury & Janie Lundstrom, Onalaska School District 

Women Sharing the Trophy of Head Start Father Engagement, Debora Taylor, Taylor Made International Institute

 

Tribal & Migrant Program Issues 

Experiencing and Exploring Culture – Albatross, Cynthia Guille & Chendra White  Indianhead Community Action Agency/Colby School District

Region V Head Start – Director Hot Topics with Kay WillmothKay Willmoth, US HHS, Office of Head Start 

 

 

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