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Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards:

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 9/20/2013 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 9/20/2013 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Joan Rice
Agency Assistant: Julia Jiannacopoulos 608-745-5423
Location: Glacier Canyon Lodge
45 Hillman Rd
Lake Delton, WI 53965
Facility: Tundra EF
Date/Time:
9/20/2013 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
9/27/2013 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Attachments:

This course will include an overview of the contents and design of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and how to apply them within any early learning classroom setting.
Activities will emphasize:
• How to plan for the ‘whole child’ using the WMELS as a guide
• How to plan for and implement developmentally appropriate activities with targeted objectives;
• How to assess children’s growth and development using both informal and formal assessment strategies.
• Meet DPI Teacher License Standards 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 & 10

WMELS Trainers: Joan Rice, Early Childhood Program Support, CESA 5 and Kirsten Suer, 4C Professional Development Manager

Audience: Early Educators, (4K, Head Start, Child Care, ECSE Teachers) Administrators - anyone who touches the life of a child

Location: Wilderness Resort - Glacier Canyon Conference Center, 45 Hillman Rd, WI Dells - Room Tundra EF

Directions: http://www.wildernessterritory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Conference-Center-Map-Directions-Walking-Trail.pdf#


Cost: $50 for the two day training and includes continental breakfasts, lunches and training materials.
 

Questions:

• Content Questions: WMELS Trainer, Joan Rice(608) 745-5404 or email: ricej@cesa5.org
• Registration Questions: Julia Jiannacopoulos (608) 745-5423 or email: jiannacopoulosj@cesa5.org

Teacher Standards
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
WES9The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
WES10The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and who acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
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.