Wisconsin Head Start Association
Communities of Practice 2024-25
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.
Individual Event Descriptions: The WHSA Communities of Practice gathering will consist of roughly three days over which all CoPs will hold their meetings. These events will include special speakers with expertise and guidance as well as your peers who will share their experiences and knowledge.
Fees:
- Single CoP Event Only: $90 (allows entrance of a single participant to a single CoP gathering and Keynote only)
- Subscription rate: $320/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 15-17, 2024
December 16-19, 2024
February 4-6, 2025
April 22-24, 2025
* This schedule is tentative and could change based on facilitator availability.
Where:
Want to sign up for multiple Communities? Please do! you are more than welcome too!
Communities of Practice meeting during the 2024-25 WHSA Training Season: Health, Home Visiting, ERSEA, Inclusion & Disabilities, Family Services, Education Managers & Specialists, Data Management, Coaches and brand new communities: Human Resources and Staff Engagement & Building Critical Literacy Skills Through Playful Media with PBS Wisconsin Education. CoP registrants are encouraged to participate in as many communities as they would like!
WHSA CoP Gathering Event Agendas:
CoP registrants are encouraged to participate in as many communities as they would like!
WHSA CoP Gathering: Dec. 16-18, 2024*
December 16, 2024
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: ERSEA
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Inclusion & Disabilities
12:30 PM – 01:15 PM: Building Critical Literacy Skills Through Playful Media with PBS Wisconsin Education
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Health
December 17, 2024
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Home Visiting
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Human Resources/Staff Engagement
12:30 PM – 02:00 PM: Mental Health
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Education Managers & Specialists
December 18, 2024
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Family Services
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Coaches
December 19, 2024
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Data Management
WHSA CoP Gathering: Feb. 4-6, 2024
February 4, 2025
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: ERSEA
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Inclusion & Disabilities
12:30 PM – 01:15 PM: Building Critical Literacy Skills Through Playful Media with PBS Wisconsin Education
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Health
February 5, 2025
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Home Visiting
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Human Resources/Staff Engagement
12:30 PM – 02:00 PM: Mental Health
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Education Managers & Specialists
February 6, 2025
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Family Services
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Coaches
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Data Management
WHSA CoP Gathering: Apr. 22-24, 2025
April 22, 2025
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: ERSEA
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Inclusion & Disabilities
12:30 PM – 01:15 PM: Building Critical Literacy Skills Through Playful Media with PBS Wisconsin Education
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Health
April 23, 2025
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Home Visiting
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Human Resources/Staff Engagement
12:30 PM – 02:00 PM: Mental Health
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Education Managers & Specialists
April 24, 2025
08:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Family Services
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Coaches
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Data Management
* This schedule is tentative and could change based on facilitator availability.
** TBD = “To Be Determined”
Contact Brian at brians@whsaonline.org with any questions.
