2011 Wisconsin Early Childhood Indicator Training: Child Outcomes, Transition and Environment

Title: 2011 Wisconsin Early Childhood Indicator Trainings – Environments, Child Outcomes and Transition

Purpose of theTraining
“When the music changes, so does the dance” – African Proverb
The music is changing in the world of early education so in order to provide the highest quality services to young children and their families it’s time to do a new dance. In this training, participants will become updated on the most recent changes related to the B-6 Early Childhood Indicators pertaining to Environments, Child Outcomes, and Transitions and will explore best practices in carrying out the indicator work. Birth-to-3 participants are encouraged to attend the morning Child Outcomes session but are also invited to stay for lunch and the Transition portion of the afternoon if desired.

Participant Objectives:
 Participants will:
1. Review, practice and identify the essential elements of determining high quality reliable outcomes data.
2. Review the transition process, including elements of policy, best practice, interagency agreements, new timeline requirements and PPS reporting.
3. Review accurate reporting of educational environments and best practice in identifying least restrictive preschool environments.
 

Agenda 
     8:30 – 9:00 Check-in, refreshments and networking
     9:00 – 12:00 Child Outcomes
     12:00 – 12:45 Lunch (please see note under workshop cost)
     12:45 – 2:15 Transition
     2:15 – 3:00 Environments
 

Audience:
All personnel who have responsibility for determining child outcomes entry and/or exit ratings including:
Birth-to-Three Personnel – B-3 Coordinators and Providers
LEA Personnel – Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Diagnosticians, Director of Special Education
Please note – Space is limited to 4 people per team. If more spaces are needed please contact the CESA contact listed below.

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.