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