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* The mission of the WDEC is to support individuals who work with children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families.
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                      Upcoming DEC Webinar

Creating Embedded Learning Opportunities Using the DEC Recommended Practices Webinar


Have you been looking for a way to be more effective and save time?  If you work directly with young children with disabilities and their families, this webinar is just for you!  Join us to learn more about the background, importance and use of the DEC Recommended Practices and find out how you can use what works to help children achieve their goals.  This webinar will show you how to creatively embed learning opportunities in daily routines. 


Click HERE for the DEC site and more information.


 

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Early Childhood Collaborative Leadership Conference:

Preserving Early Childhood Conference (PEC) 2012

 

Pre-Conference Day - Feb. 27; conference sessions Feb. 28 & 29

Feb 27, Tours of Collaborative Sites

Concourse Hotel, Madison

For details, click HERE or visit www.collaboratingpartners.com




Circles of Life 2012

The Circles of Life (COL) is an annual statewide conference for the families of children and youth with disabilities and the professionals who support them. The conference began in 1986 as part of the Family Support Program. Annually, 350- 500 individuals with disabilities, their families, and professionals attend the Circles of Life Conference.

April 26 & 27, 2012 at the Madison Marriott Hotel


Response to Intervention (RtI) for Preschool

 

Interested in the latest news about Response to Intervention (RtI) for preschool?  The annual WI RtI Summit is scheduled for March 7 & 8, 2012 in Green Bay.  Sessions specific to early childhood will be offered on 3/8.  For details, visit www.wasda.org

NEW Inclusion Course Coming in 2012!


A new resource is being developed for child care providers and all general early childhood teachers and staff that will be available this coming year. The course, which will be offered in a variety of formats,  is intended to provide an introduction and overview to best practices for creating inclusive settings for young children and their families, and for building partnerships with school and community resources.  It's purpose is to help general early childhood professionals develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to meet the needs of children with differing abilities.  Watch WDEC and Collaborating Partners websites for details as they develop!