by WHSA | May 25, 2011
On May 25, U.S. Sec. of Education (ED) Arne Duncan and U.S. Sec. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius announced that the Obama Administration has dedicated $500 million for Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC), a state-level grant...
by WHSA | May 20, 2011
Part C Eligibility Considerations for Infants or Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing was produced by a committee convened by the IDEA Infant & Toddler Coordinators Association and the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management to provide...
by WHSA | May 18, 2011
— REGISTER NOW — February 6-8, 2012 Kalahari Waterpark Resort & Convention Center WHAT: 10th Annual WHSA Training Conference, Engaging Our Youngest Learners SPONSOR: Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) WHEN: Monday, February 6 to Wednesday,...
by WHSA | May 18, 2011
WHAT: 2012 WHSA Summer Quarterly Meeting SPONSOR: Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) WHEN: Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, June 14, 2012 WHERE: Holiday Inn Hotel, Stevens Point DESCRIPTION: WHSA invites Director, Parent, and Staff Affiliate representatives as...
by WHSA | May 18, 2011
Registration Now Open for the WHSA Winter Quarterly in Downtown Madison, WI! WHSA invites Director, Parent, and Staff Affiliate representatives as well as ERSEA, Health & Nutrition, and Transportation Services Managers to join us at the WHSA Winter Quarterly...
by WHSA | May 18, 2011
Registration Now Open for the WHSA Fall Quarterly in Beautiful Green Lake, WI! WHSA invites Director, Parent, and Staff Affiliate representatives as well as Education, Disabilities, and Mental Health Managers to join us at the WHSA Fall Quarterly meeting. The...
by WHSA | May 17, 2011
The number of dual language learners (DLLs) in Wisconsin communities is on the rise, the educational disparity between DLLs and native English speakers is growing, and there is a lack of available information, resources, and training for early childhood professionals...
by WHSA | May 17, 2011
The month of May is designated as National Foster Care Month, a time for individuals, organizations, and communities to renew their commitments to ensuring a brighter future for foster youth and to celebrate the selfless individuals who making a meaningful difference...
by WHSA | May 16, 2011
In April, 2011 Administration for Children and Families (ACF) leadership released a joint statement to state child welfare leaders, child care directors, and Head Start directors encouraging robust collaboration between state early childhood and child welfare system,...
