Wisconsin Head Start Association
2022-23 Community of Practice:
WHSA Communities of Practice (CoPs) are groups comprised of individuals with similar roles with the goal of solving common problems and developing best practices. Participating individuals engage in joint activities and discussions, help each other, and contribute information. They share concern and passion for what they do and pool their experiences to build a repertoire of resources, stories and tools. Each CoP will meet a minimum of four times, with the possibility of additional sessions if the group so chooses.
Event Description: The Community of Practice gathering will consist of three days over which all CoPs will hold their meetings. These event will include a Keynote with expertise and guidance about how to advance a successful CoP.
Fees:
Single CoP Event Only: $90 (allows entrance of a single participant to a single CoP gathering and Keynote only)
Subscription rate: $230/single year subscription(allow a single participant to enter any CoP meeting throughout the season and admittance to all CoP speakers and special presentations)
WHSA CoP Gathering Dates:
October 17-19, 2022
December 6-8, 2022
February 1-3, 2023
April 1-13, 2023
Featured speakers will be included with each CoP gathering event!
Where:
Want to sign up for multiple Communities? Please do! you are more than welcome too!
Communities of Practice meeting during the 2022-23 WHSA Training Season: Health, Mental Health, Home Visiting, ERSEA, Inclusion & Disabilities, Family Services, Education Managers & Specialists, Data Management, Transportation and Coaches. CoP registrants are encouraged to participate in as many communities as they would like!
WHSA CoP Gathering Event: February CoP Gathering
(Tentative)Event Agenda:
Tuesday, Jan 31
12:30 PM – 02:00 PM WHSA CoP Gathering: Mental Health
Wed, Feb 1
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM WHSA CoP Gathering: ERSEA
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM WHSA CoP Gathering: Health
Thurs, Feb 2
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM WHSA CoP Gathering: Home Visiting
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM WHSA CoP Gathering Keynote: Charisse Daniels-Johnson
12:30 PM – 02:00 PM WHSA CoP Gathering: Coaches
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM WHSA CoP Gathering: Data Management
Fri, Feb 3
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM WHSA CoP Gathering Event: Inclusion & Disabilities
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM WHSA CoP Gathering: Transportation
12:30 PM – 02:00 PM WHSA CoP Gathering: Education Managers & Specialists
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM WHSA CoP Gathering: Family Services
Contact Brian at brians@whsaonline.org with any questions.
Keynote Topic: Leadership
