Wisconsin Division for Early Childhood @Wi_DEC
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Do you have resources that you use in your practice that would benefit others? Submit it for inclusion in the Exceptional Teacher Resource Repository. The first 24 accepted submitters in 2024 will receive a $40 gift card. Submit today: exceptionalchildren.org/teacher-resour…
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Today we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We honor Dr. King’s life and legacy, while reflecting on the important work that has been done for civil rights and the work that is still ongoing for racial equity.
We don’t need to remove and remediate because we can co-serve and collaborate....check out our ideas, strategies and 10 practical tips captured in a downloadable handout here: mtr.cool/cfdckfdgan
“The great thing about inclusion is that inclusion benefits everybody, not just the child with a disability." A professor at UVA is teaming up with Supporting Transformative Autism Research (STAR) to support preschoolers with disabilities. nbc29.com/2023/12/08/uva…
Show children that it’s okay to miss the way things used to be, and also look forward to new things. The Something New storybook can help. m.sesame.org/somethingnewst… #SeasonsofGrief #Resources
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What a great time at the DEC conference last week! Thank you to everyone who participated in the WDEC "Chat, Cheers, & Cheese: Wisconsin Early Childhood Social." It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with familiar and new faces alike!
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Whenever big feelings come up, remember the three steps: I Notice, I Feel, I Can. Model the three-part strategy using this interactive guide: m.sesame.org/noticefeelgame… #EmotionalWellbeing #Resources
Learn what special educators need to know to consistently develop educationally meaningful and legally defensible IEPs. In this interactive webinar, we will explore the essential considerations for the process of IEP development and more. Register: exceptionalchildren.org/events/quarter…
Meeting parents in their home can set the stage for building trust in Head Start programs. Learn how the relationship between family caregivers and home visitors can help children #GetaHeadStart: buff.ly/3SGdoLV
Step into the extraordinary world of "Because of Oliver" and witness the magic that happens inside the circle. 🌟 Ready to take action? Head on over to our website and unlock a wealth of resources, insights, and inspiration: mtr.cool/hgzdixomfy
We want to hear from you! Join us for a virtual public engagement event, with virtual and in-person sessions available. We also invite you to complete the DPI Strategic Planning Survey in English, Spanish and Hmong. Engagement Registration and Survey: dpi.wi.gov/strategic-plan…
As part of a multi-year initiative to support children’s emotional well-being, we have launched new resources on building emotional understanding. Children and families can learn strategies to best take care of themselves. m.sesame.org/emotionalwellb… #EmotionalWellbeing #Resources
State TA Opportunity! Intensive TA: Implementation of the Pyramid Model within Part C Programs (Jan. 2024 – Dec. 2025) App. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2023 Full details, to apply, and to register for the Info. Session Webinar: Friday, Nov. 3, 4pm EST tinyurl.com/yj4w59be #PyramidModel
*Info Sessions* THIS WED, 11/1, 12 & 3:30 pm CST Learn about Project ACRES, the UW-Madison study that provides support, coaching, & $500 for early career rural special #educators. Fall spots filling fast! Zoom: uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92302621128 Project Sign-up: go.wisc.edu/73y117
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